General Manager IT OT Strategy

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is looking for a General Manager IT OT Strategy to direct and innovate the organization's technological strategies. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in IT and OT, strong leadership qualities, and a relevant degree. This is a permanent role based in Sunninghill offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 10 years extensive experience in technology focused on strategic plan construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the organisation’s strategic technological direction.
• Drive innovation and create competitive edge.
• Formulate and monitor the technology strategic plan.

Skills

Integrity

Trustworthiness

Professionalism

Accountability

General management expertise

Build effective relationships

Coaching and mentoring

Promote teamwork

General IT and OT understanding

Project Management

Strategic planning

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Education

B Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Engineering/Business

B Tech in Information Technology/Computer Science/Engineering/Business Administration

Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Science/Engineering/Business Management

Job description

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: IT-Architecture

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

Position/Task Grade: EEE. Department: Technology Strategy. Business Unit: Group technology. Reporting to Chief Technology and Information Officer, the General Manager IT OT Strategy will be responsible for providing direction and leadership for the organisation’s strategic technological direction, drive innovation, create a competitive edge in the market, ensure long-term success, formulate, publish, monitor implementation, communicate and share the technology strategic plan for the organisation regarding all information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) aspects with all relevant parties. Please note that the successful candidate can be appointed as either a permanent employee or on a Fixed Term Contract basis*

Skills and Competencies Required

• Integrity
• Trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• General management and expertise
• Build effective relationships and deliver on expectations
• Coaching and mentoring
• Promote teamwork
• Business relationship
• General information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) technical understanding
• Strategic index formulation
• Strong financial and negotiation
• Project Management
• Strategic planning and thinking
• Analytical
• Strategic planning
• Orientation
• Communication
• Presentation
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Strategic
• Networking
• Compile the hardware (H/W) and software (S/W) strategic plans for IT and OT.
• Determine the vision and roadmap for IT and OT technology across Eskom.
• Compile the network plan.
• Compile the application plan.
• Compile the service plan.
• Compile the project plan.
• Compile the innovation plan.
• Compile the artificial intelligence (AI) plan.
• Compile the enterprise architecture (EA) plan.
• Integrate the Group Technology strategic plan into the Eskom corporate plan.

Qualifications

• B Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science/Engineering/Business
• Administration/Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or a
• B Tech in Information Technology/Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits or
• Advanced Diploma in Information Technology/ Computer Science / Engineering/ Business Administration/ Business Management at NQF7 with 360 credits.

Related Minimum Experience

10 Year’s extensive experience in technology with focus on strategic plan construction and articulation.

Eskom is committed to being an employer of choice, one that inspires highly talented employees to join and stay, and it continues to attract and retain the best talent to achieve organisational goals.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.

If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.