ICT Development and Architecture Manager

Our Client, a leader in the Financial Services & Pensions industry is seeking an experienced ICT Development and Architecture Manager

PURPOSE OF JOB

This position encompasses the planning, analysis, design, and implementation for the development and execution of ICT strategy by applying multidimensional business combining capabilities, end-to-end value delivery, information, and organizational structure and the relationships among these business views and strategies, products, policies, initiatives, and stakeholders

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 with ICT majors
• Microsoft SQL
• IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
• INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)
• DEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA)
• Sound knowledge of IT systems (hardware, software, databases, networking, security), strategic thinking, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS 

• 5 years ICT security experience in a Systems Development Environment
• INTERNAL (TEAM) INTERACTION (information, support, advice): Organisation wide information sharing, support, advice, persuasion and education on ICT security
• EXTERNAL INTERACTION (information, support, advice, persuasion/ negotiation): Service providers: information, advice, persuasion and negotiation. Local Authorities: Information, advice, persuasion and negotiation on effective use of Fund systems and system needs relating functionality
• Reviewing, Planning and Systems Design
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing systems and applications for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting business needs, development of strategies for improvement
• Scope development requests and requirements from business, evaluate through feasibility study for adoption decision making
• Identifying member challenges and restraints of use/ease of access to systems.
• Plan, scope, document and oversee system improvements through enhancement, integration or interfacing of existing systems, as well as implementation of new systems for adoption. (Mobile app, website, CRM, doc. management, financial systems, etc.)
• Intermediate development level required (SQL queries & updates, Visual Basic, C#, HTML)
• Interdisciplinary system solution architecture understanding required (Eg. Microsoft, Unix, SQL, APIs, Apache, IIS)
• Liaison to development support team and internal staff for feedback, as well as soliciting inter-department end-user feedback to ensure high accuracy of development undertakings.
• Ensure thorough system and UAT testing is conducted in collaboration with external ve
  
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