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General Manager: Application and Infrastructure Modernisation

General Manager: Application and Infrastructure Modernisation

TO	SANRAL STAFF / External (www.nra.co.za)
REPORTS TO	Chief Information Officer
DATE	28.11.2024
GRADE	EU
SALARY	Market-related
LOCATION	SANRAL Head Office: 48 Tambotie Avenue, Val de Grace, Pretoria
APPOINTMENT TYPE	Permanent

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To provide leadership and direction in the areas of strategic Information Communication Technology Solutions in Business Applications and Infrastructure Platforms in a Hybrid (Cloud & On-Premises) environment to enable business to unlock value, drive efficiencies and innovation. 

To establish, design, implement and optimise Infrastructure and Applications Strategy in line with ICT Strategy and Horizon 2030 Strategy. In partnership with the General Manager: Business Development and General Manager: ICT Strategy and Innovation, to define and implement ICT infrastructure commercialisation opportunities. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 8 Qualification: Information Communications Technology
• Certification on:
  • Enterprise Architecture (i.e. TOGAF).
  • ITIL Foundation.
  • COBIT 5
• Five (5) years general experience in Information Communications Technology.
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in Applications and Infrastructure Modernisation.
• With five (5) years management experience and direct exposure to Board Governance structures.

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Certification: Cloud Fundamentals (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud).

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business, and their key responsibilities and outcomes. 
• Industry knowledge in terms of broad industry dynamics to engage, encourage, advise, or influence stakeholders and partners on recommended best practices for improved ICT-driven business outcomes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance.
• Knowledge and understanding of the corporate identity of the organisation and the governance mechanisms utilised to govern the corporate identity.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant applicable legislation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

ICT Applications and Infrastructure Modernisation

• Establish a datacentre infrastructure strategy for all environments (On-premises / Hosted/Cloud).
• Establish the strategic direction for Business Application Modernisation and its implementation.
• Drive efficiencies through automation and digitization of business processes.
• Lead complex strategic sourcing and partnership engagement for critical ICT Services through a well-defined performance.
• Demand and Acquisition process for engineering and non-engineering.

Performance Management within the Applications and Infrastructure management team

• Develop and manage performance-based scorecards to manage and ensure continuous improvement of the Applications and Infrastructure unit; and
• Establish key performance indicators, qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report on Applications and Infrastructure performance.

Applications and Infrastructure Modernization advisory and stakeholder management

• Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of Business Applications and infrastructure Modernization strategy and practice to inform business planning and action
• Encourage innovative approaches and enhance value through improved business efficiency and outcomes

An inherent part of this management role is People Management, whereby the incumbent is expected to lead, manage and supervise staff, as well as provide direction, coaching and mentorship.

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS:

Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.

Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY:

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.

SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.

Closing date of applications: 31 January 2025

Please note that this is a readvertisement, therefore candidates who have applied before for this position need not apply again. 

Feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only. 

General Manager: Risk Management 

General Manager: Risk Management

TO	SANRAL Staff / External (www.nra.co.za)
REPORTS TO	Chief Legal, Risk and Compliance Officer
DATE	22.01.2025
GRADE	EU
SALARY	Market-related
LOCATION	SANRAL Head Office: 48 Tambotie Avenue, Val de Grace, Pretoria
APPOINTMENT TYPE	Permanent

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To ensure that the risk strategies, frameworks and processes are effectively modelled, implemented and monitored at SANRAL. This includes risk assessment throughout the organisation to ensure that strategic, financial, legal and operational risks are monitored and updated as new risks arise. To ensure that the organisation’s business continuity plan is properly articulated and managed by business operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Risk Management, or Business Management (with a Risk Management major).
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in an enterprise-wide risk management environment.
• With 5 years’ managerial experience. 

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• Membership of the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa (IRMSA).
• A combination of experience within Corporate Governance, Forensic and Fraud Prevention in the public sector will serve as an advantage).
• Solid Knowledge of the ISO 3100 international standard on Risk Management.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Extensive knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory framework (Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 5 of 2000 (“PPPFA”), Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act).
• Extensive knowledge of ERM concepts, frameworks and methodologies (King Report on Corporate Governance (IV), ISO 31000, Fraud risk methodologies and compliance management methodologies).
• Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures (Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and departmental anti-corruption measures, Medium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities), Governance and accountability).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enterprise Risk Management Strategy

• Develop, implement and monitor the achievement of the organisation strategic objectives through an effective risk management policy, framework and implementation plan.
• Develop, implement and monitor an effective risk appetite and tolerance framework for the organisation
• Ensuring effective information system exist to facilitate overall risk management improvement within the organisation.
• Engage in strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders to ensure the achievement of the strategic objectives.
• Conduct benchmarks on new developments in risk management practices to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes within the organisation.
• Contribute to the achievement of a combined assurance approach.
• Analyse risk management trends and prepare management and Board reports.
• Conduct annual risk maturity assessment and develop a roadmap to guide the organisation on the path of continuous improvement of its risk management practices.
• Oversee compliance management with relevant legislation throughout the organisation.
• Identify and analyse emerging risks, challenges and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee quality of service provided to internal and external customers/clients/stakeholders.
• Represent risk management at EXCO, Board and all relevant Board committees and forums.

Risk Management Service

• Manage and monitor the implementation of the risk management framework and policy.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of risk management processes and procedures in accordance with best practice throughout the company.
• Ensure compliance with the company-wide annual risk management plan.
• Manage the monitoring and implementation of risk mitigation plans through ensuring the development of an effective risk profile for the company.
• Coordinate the implementation of annual risk control self-assessment workshops.
• Ensure the implementation of risk management education and awareness campaigns throughout the organisation.
• Manage and monitor the development and implementation of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Management of the SANRAL insurance portfolio.

Anti-corruption and Fraud Prevention Services

• Ensure the implementation of the company’s anti-corruption and fraud policy, plans and strategy.
• Ensure the implementation of fraud and corruption education and awareness campaigns throughout the organisation.
• Manage the identification and management of potential fraud and corruption risks.
• Ensure the investigation of corruption and fraud tip-offs is well managed.
• Implementation of the Fraud Hotline Service, ensuring anonymity of staff reporting suspicious activity.
• Manage the forensic investigations process.

EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE CHECKS:

Employment reference checks are a requirement as part of SANRAL’s recruitment and selection process. In order for SANRAL to conduct these checks a consent form needs to be completed and signed by the applicant. As an applicant of this position, you authorize SANRAL to process all the information provided for the purpose of your application for the position as well as the verification and record keeping of such credentials.

Please note that this is a confidential document and is intended for internal use by SANRAL’s Human resources department only.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY:

Appointments will be made in accordance with SANRAL’s Employment Equity plan.

SANRAL reserves the right not to fill any position.

Closing date of applications: 31 January 2025

Please note that this is a readvertisement, therefore candidates who have applied before for this position need not apply again. 

Feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates only. 

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