Chief Information Officer: Information and Communi

Description:

To strategically lead the University's digital transformation agenda in line with its Vision 2030 through the effective leverage and implementation of modernised and smart digital tools, innovation, communication technology infrastructure, and systems, in support of learning and teaching, research, engagement, holistic student experience and the institution's operations.

• To lead the development, implementation, and renewal of the institution's digital transformation strategy.
• To oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of the University's digitalisation infrastructure and systems.
• To oversee governance and compliance in the digital ecosystem thereby assuring business continuity.
• To foster sound stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and partnerships.
• To facilitate and enable meaningful people management practices and experiences within the Division.
• To ensure the effective, responsible, and efficient management and utilisation of the Division's finances and resources.

  CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic and Transformative Leadership: Demonstrated strategic leadership with the ability to conceptualise and implement digital transformation initiatives in alignment with institutional priorities and objectives.
• Growth and Anticipatory Mindset: A forward-thinking mindset that anticipates technological trends and applies innovative Digitalisation Services solutions to enhance operational efficiency and institutional growth.
• Digitalisation Expertise: Deep expertise in the Digital Ecosystem, including cybersecurity, cloud computing, software-based tools including AI, and data governance, with the ability to develop and execute comprehensive strategies in these domains. In-depth knowledge of trends and future digilatisation directions including a research orientation augmented with strong links with higher education /industry drivers.
• Change Leadership: A strong track record of successfully leading large-scale Digitalisation Services change initiatives, driving organisational agility and resilience in an evolving digital landscape.
• Project Management: Mastery in adaptive project management, ensuring the efficient execution of complex Digitalisation Services projects within defined timelines and budgets while mitigating risks and op