General Manager

Job Description : GM IT SOUTH AFRICA IT General Manager Financial Services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an IT General Manager based in Johannesburg. The role is at a senior management level and includes managerial responsibilities, reporting to Executive Manager. Responsibilities for an IT General Manager · Management of IT Department. Manage IT staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees, communicating job expectations and appraising their performance · Develops, implements, and maintains a Disaster Recovery Plan that ensure the company's systems are protected and that processing requirements are met in the event of an occurrence. · Responsible for strategic planning and direction of the information technology (IT) function of the Bank, including network infrastructure, core processing, staffing, telecommunications, productivity applications, and developing internal programs · Collaborates with Senior Management regarding all IT strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organisation outcomes; identifying problems; evaluating trends; and anticipating requirements Required experience and qualification for an IT General Manager · At least 10 years relevant work experience in IT and 5 years’ experience in a management role · Bachelor degree with IT related subjects. · Excellent communication ability and good proficiency in English and Mandarin. · Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills; highly skilled communicator at all levels; ability to effectively communicate to senior leadership, key customers, vendors, and team members within the organisation. · Familiar with information security, Cyber security, IT outsourcing, software life cycle management · Ability to think strategically and innovate. Converts proposed ideas, thoughts, and general ideas and strategies into workable IT solutions

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