Senior Information Systems Specialist

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Manages projects for the development and implementation or the selection and configuration of the information systems of the Authority; also manages the identification and mitigation of project risk and takes action to ensure quality in delivery.
• Guides the scoping, analysis and prioritisation of change initiatives and the definition of the related business requirements to enable the development or selection of the required software solutions of the Authority.
• Develops business models, plans, and requirements to meet the needs of the organisation; and specifies business processes which drive improvements in the information systems and related data management within the Authority.
• Designs, develops, tests, corrects and documents information systems as part of the overall application development, configuration and maintenance process in accordance with agreed standards and specifications.
• Contributes to the design of information systems of the Authority in accordance with defined standards and best practices, and within the constraints of cost, security and efficiency.
• Analyses business processes and identifies alternative approaches to performing business activities, such as automation; assesses feasibility of these approaches, and identifies the required changes to the business processes of the Authority.
• Assesses, analyses, develops, documents and implements changes to the information systems of the Authority based on requests for change from users and other internal or external stakeholders.
• Conducts security risk and vulnerability assessments for the Authorities application software; applies the required physical, procedural and technical controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability; and investigates and remedies related security incidents.
• Takes steps to enable and promote compliance with Government's policies and procedures, and established best practices around the use of information; and identifies the risks involved in the use of such information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience at a supervisory level, including at least two (2) years' experience in the design and development of information systems.
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or a related area.

OR

• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience at a supervisory level including at least four (4) years in the design and development of information systems.
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised Bachelor's degree. Certification in the area of ICT from a recognised institution.

OR

• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience at a supervisory level including at least five (5) years' in the design and development of information systems.
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a two-year Diploma/Certificate in the area of ICT from a recognised institution.
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and experience. Interested candidates are asked to submit their Curriculum Vitae with copies of all relevant academic certificates.

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