Description:

cidb is looking for two suitably qualified senior ICT professional to serve in the ICT Steering committee as a chairperson and additional independent member.  The applicants must dedicate time to the activities of the ICT Steering Committee by setting time to meet least four times a year depending on the activities within ICT programme. The term of office shall be three (3) years with an option to extend by another term.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fulfil oversight responsibilities related to the Corporate Governance of Information Technology, internal controls, legal compliance, external and internal audit. The chairperson will be expected to execute the following responsibilities.

• The chairperson will prepare an agenda, in advance, for each meeting of the IT Steering Committee (ITSC).
• Oversee the implementation of Frameworks such as ITIL/COBIT/ISO27001/ISO20000.
• Provide inputs into the development and implementation of ICT strategies, annual plans, and budgets.
• The chairperson will prepare summary reports of the committee for the CEO/EXCO and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• All responsibilities contained in the appointment documents will be deemed to be contractually binding when the appointee has signed the copy the appointment letter.
• The chairperson will ensure that the ITSC monitors adherence to Corporate Governance of ICT Framework Policy & Charter of CIDB.
• Ensure IT risks are managed, and transformational projects are delivered in line with strategic goals of CIDB.

REMUNERATION

The fees for this role are in line with National Treasury Regulations 20.2.2 for non-office bearers serving in commissions and committees of inquiry. The fees are not payable to current office bearers i.e. any person employed by the state. 

Applications must be supported by a motivation letter, detailed CV, ID, qualifications, summary of previous Audit Committee and/or ICT Steering Committee memberships. Apply online at https://cidbjobs.mcidirecthire.com/ before the 3rd of May 2024.

Requirements:

A bachelors’ degree with minimum of 10 years’ experience in senior management in ICT.

A qualification in ICT governance / Audit or ITIL or Institute of directors or COBIT will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated strong leadership and ICT skills.

Three years’ experience in both ICT steering committee and/or Audit & Risk committee.

Previous experience as chairperson or ordinary member of steering committee in public sector is highly desirable.

Experience in ICT programme management at leadership level.