Job Description

Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It sprawls over seven (7) campuses that cater for about 32 000 students. Two of these are located in spectacular KZN Midlands, well-known for its undulating hills, which unfurl coastwards from the Drakensburg Mountains nearby. Five of these are located in tropical and picturesque Durban, which sits ensconced beside the Valley of a Thousand Hills as it tapers off into the Indian ocean.ENVISION2030, our strategy, identifies DUTs DNA as having two strands, namely people-centred and engaged and innovative and entrepreneurial. These are interwoven intrinsically by several double- pairs consisting of values and principles that bind our Double-Helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT Way, which irradiates our collective thought and mind, heart and soul, character and behaviour.The Universitys goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people in the broader society. DUT strives consistently towards excellence and greatness in the teaching- learning and in the research-innovation nexus; something that has been recognized recently both nationally and internationally. These internationally recognised strengths are enacted through our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.DUT is: Creative. Distinctive. ImpactfulCHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERDURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
LOCATION: DURBANDurban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO). The incumbent will be responsible for providing vision and leadership for developing and implementing Information and Communication Technology Services (ICTS) strategies that align with DUTs overall mission and strategy.The CIO will establish and direct strategic and tactical goals, policies, and procedures for ICTS while ensuring the delivery of world-class IT systems and services. The role includes developing technology solutions that enable knowledge management, data governance, and IT infrastructure, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks and relevant policies.MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

• A Masters qualification in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems from an accredited institution.
• A Postgraduate Qualification in Management will be an added advantage.
• 10 years of well-rounded ICT practical experience, including:

• 5 years at a senior management level.
• Proven track record in ICT service, support, and infrastructure management in a medium-to-large organisation.

• Prior experience in the management of a major ICTS function in a corporate environment across the entire ICTS value chain.
• Strategic background in planning and management of an ICTS function.
• Experience in ICTS programme and project management.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams.
• Project Management Certification.
• ITIL Foundation or Practitioner Certification.
• Certified Business/Systems Engineer.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Higher Education ICTS requirements.
• Training in high-level service management.
• Sound working knowledge of ITIL and IT Governance Frameworks (COBIT).
• Working knowledge of IT Security Standards and Tools.
• Sound working knowledge of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) standards.
• Sound working knowledge of IT Service Processes.
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management & ASAP Methodology.
• IT risk and cybersecurity governance expertise.

IDEAL:

• A Doctorate or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Prior experience as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in a corporate or educational environment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive travel may be required.
• Flexibility to work long hours.

DUTIES

• Align ICT strategy with DUTs strategic objectives.
• Ensure ICT service delivery processes are well-resourced.
• Develop an Information Knowledge Management framework.
• Maintain and enhance business applications and intelligence capabilities.
• Deliver software projects on time and within budget.
• Manage third-party suppliers and provide role-based training.
• Ensure adequate infrastructure availability and compliance with governance standards.
• Manage ICT service quality and internal customer satisfaction.
• Align ICTS objectives with strategy and manage resources effectively.
• Monitor performance, implement corrective actions, and present reports.
• Develop and control the ICTS budget, ensuring financial alignment.
• Prepare financial reports and conduct budget reviews.
• Monitor IT security risks and compliance with regulations.
• Manage security incidents and cybersecurity awareness programs.
• Align risk management with the universitys ERM framework.

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent: * Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, our DNA and The DUT Way.

• Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
• Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
• Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement: our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
• Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
• Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

CLOSING DATE: 21 FEBRUARY 2025INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:Please note that all the above positions are for a term contract for a period of 5 years, renewable based on performance.Kindly note that if you previously applied for these positions and are still interested, you are encouraged to submit a new application.Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for. This can be obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za, the careers section.The detailed requirements for the job and the submission of applications can be addressed to our Interim Senior Director: Human Capital Services, Mr E M Mkhwanazi, on email: recuitment2025@dut.ac.za.

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