Head of IT | Sandton

Job Purpose

To facilitate a BITE stream portfolio of agreed solutions in alignment to the 3 Year plans for the company reflecting customer demand and the group Managed Evolution Strategy. This is done through directing the resources responsible for delivery of the portfolio of transform; run and change the business initiatives directing both business advancement and technology advancement in accordance with a co-created integrated BITE stream scorecard.

Job Responsibilities

With a total team compliment of approximately 100 permanent staff members, key responsibilities of the Head of the Head of Business IT Enablement (BITE) include:
- Overseeing all systems, gathering of development requirement (business and process analysis), support and maintenance (including new developments and ongoing enhancements) of our core Policy Administration and peripheral systems.
- Management and oversight of vendors as well as Third party systems.
- Ensuring accurate and timeous data provisioning (including data governance and driving business wide adoption through report enablement) in accordance to Group standards and principles
- Construction, maintenance and enhancements of digital capabilities enabling end-to-end quoting, fulfilment and self-service propositions across internal & external channels in collaboration with the Group's Digital team.
- Process enhancements and unlocking business efficiencies through focused robotic and AI driven automation efforts.
- Ensure holistic IT Risk Management (including Cyber)
- Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the business and achieving its vision through IT enablement.
The function is dependent on, and works extremely closely with the Wealth Cluster and Group's overall Technology functions, leveraging strong relationships across a multitude of stakeholders to ensure ongoing alignment and support. In addition, the position manages and steers the relationships with all external IT partners.

People Specification

Prospective applicants must hold extensive (10 years +) senior management and leadership IT experience (financial services sector experience is advantageous) as well as be able to demonstrate a solid delivery track record.
Thought leadership on insurance eco-systems, platform enablement as well as automation, robotics and digital delivery is a key requirement.
Experience in strategic planning and agile execution as well as oversight of large, complex programmes is critical.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

B Degree (B.Sc., B.Comm, B.Tech IT)
Senior Management Programme or equivalent
MBA or equivalent
Formal certification from relevant professional bodies.

Minimum Experience Level

10 - 15 years' experience in IT delivery and senior business leadership roles of which 5 years in project delivery with multiple major (R50m+) projects delivered.

Prospective applicants must hold extensive (10 years +) senior management and leadership IT experience (financial services sector experience is advantageous) as well as be able to demonstrate a solid delivery track record.
Thought leadership on insurance eco-systems, platform enablement as well as automation, robotics and digital delivery is a key requirement.
Experience in strategic planning and agile execution as well as oversight of large, complex programmes is critical.

Technical / Professional Knowledge