The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) is established in terms of the
Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005. USAASA is an equal employment employer, supportive
of the objectives of the Employment Equity Act, and encourages suitably qualified individuals from
all groups including special designated groups to apply for the following positions:
Senior Manager: Information Communication Technology
Salary: R 771 306 per annum (Ref. 2013/01)
Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will be responsible to plan, administer and review
the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunications systems
within organisation. To maintain Information and Communication Technology (ICT) strategies by
managing staff, researching and implementing technological strategic solutions.
Key outputs: Work out current and future IT needs by consulting with people at all levels about
the Current work systems and deciding how improvements could be made, Analyse the
information needs of an organisation and develop technological solutions to satisfy those needs,
Direct activities to select and install major IT facilities, Oversee the provision of training for users
and clients, Direct the integration of IT operations, computer hardware, operating systems,
Communications, software applications and data processing, Work out priorities for systems
developments, maintenance and operations, Control the security aspects of ICT systems, Provide
advice to other senior managers and boards on IT issues and planning, Formulating and directing
information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans, Directing the
selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training, Directing ICT
operations and setting priorities between system developments, maintenance and operations,
Develop, implement and maintain all ICT standards and policies, Manage the planning and
execution
of
all
ITC
projects
i.t.o.
time,
cost,
manpower
and
equipment, Software licence compliant, Develop Internal and External SLA’s, Provide leadership,
mentorship and development opportunities for ICT staff, Investigate and research ICT market
trends, Configuration management.
Minimum Requirements: Relevant B. Degree or Diploma, 6 to 8 years relevant experience
working in IT and /or IS support environment of which 5 years must be at management level,
Extensive experience in systems development, commissioning, maintenance and support,
Experience in implementing systems security policies and procedures, Experience in implementing
of ICT Strategy, People management, Management of ICT Department,
Competencies: Work experience & skills, Skills Knowledge Abilities, Reading, Comprehension,
Computers and Electronics Written Comprehension, Active Listening Administration and
Management Oral Comprehension, Critical Thinking Customer and Personal Service Oral
Expression, Complex Problem Solving Production and Processing Problem Sensitivity, Monitoring
English Language Deductive Reasoning, Writing Personnel and Human Resources Inductive
Reasoning Coordination Telecommunications Written Expression Speaking Economics and
Accounting Information Ordering Judgment and Decision Making Mathematics Near Vision, Social
Perceptiveness Engineering and Technology Speech Clarity Instructing Clerical,
Category
Flexibility Management of Personnel Resources Communications and Media Selective Attention,
Systems Analysis Education and Training Speech Recognition Systems Evaluation, Design
Fluency of Ideas, Time Management, Public Safety and Security Originality, Negotiation
Psychology, Flexibility of Closure, Active Learning, Sales and Marketing Visualization,
Learning
Strategies, Transportation Perceptual Speed, Operations Analysis Law and Government Finger
Dexterity, Operation Monitoring Mechanical Mathematical Reasoning, Knowledge area Ability
Company Values: To ensure the achievement of information society through the provision of
access to sustainable ICT services in partnership with stakeholders for under serviced
communities in South Africa, Batho Pele – We believe in providing excellent, effective and
effective service to all customers and stakeholders, Integrity – We uphold high standards of trust,
honesty and respect in all interactions with stakeholders, Teamwork – We strive to create a
harmonious work environment, where all employees and
contributors
are
respected,
Commitment – We continually uphold an ethos that the establishment of an Information Society is
paramount.
Personal qualities & Behavioural traits: Aptitude for leadership, Able to influence peers,
clients and suppliers, Able to explain complex concepts clearly, Able to work out and address
clients' needs, Able to accept a significant level of responsibility and accountability.
Relationships: CEO, CFO, Exco, Staff, Department of Communication, SITA, Suppliers Other
Stakeholders
Enquiries: Tshepiso Motlhabi (Recruitment & Selection), Tel. (011 564 1655)
Please forward your applications and CV (with two recent referees) to tshepiso@usaasa.org.za or
Fax to 0865711291 or hand deliver to Building 1, Thornhill Office Park, 94 Bekker Street, Vorna
Valley, Midrand, 1685.
Closing Date: 24 May 2013
Note: Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been
conducted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, kindly regard your
application as unsuccessful.