Manager: Digital Solutions at Office of the Valuer-General

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Lead and drive the implementation of the OVG's digital strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives while staying current with industry trends and advancements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the transition to digital solutions, ensuring smooth and secure adoption while minimizing disruptions to operations.
• Oversee the effective capture, analysis, and documentation of business requirements, translating them into actionable project plans and digital solutions that meet stakeholders' needs.
• Develop and implement quality assurance processes for digital solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices, standards, and regulations, and maintaining a high level of performance and reliability.
• Establish and manage a comprehensive solution testing framework to ensure the quality, functionality, and reliability of digital solutions, while coordinating testing activities and reporting on results.
• Lead the governance and management of IT change requests, ensuring that changes are well-documented, approved, and implemented in a controlled and efficient manner to minimise risks to operations.
• System Implementation and Maintenance.
• System Integration and Interoperability.
• User Support and Training.
• Data Management and Security.
• System Enhancement and Upgrades.
• Collaboration and Project Management.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Formal Qualifications:

• A minimum of National Diploma (NQF 6) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration and Analysis, Financial Information Systems, Computer systems management, or a related field.

Job Related Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in business system management, system implementation, and integration, IT Delivery Manager, IT Development Manager or Product Development Manager or similar role. Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering results. Practical experience in digital solutions, project management, quality assurance, and Change Management. Experience delivering significant and measurable innovation, capability, and performance improvements. Performance and quality management skills and experience. Proven track record of successful project management and delivery. Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans.