Successful candidate must be a strategic thinker who will both plan and lead the strategic management of the group’s Information Technology and Information Management Functions. This includes delivery of cutting-edge technology to support the business in the medium-long term and reduce our cost to serve, and management of systems and infrastructure, both external and internal facing.

Also, successful candidate must be able to:

• Provide a track-record of successful implementation of projects relating to end-to-end business process automation and change-over from an old system to another. He/she must be able to work under pressure and utilise project management methodology effectively.
• Lead with a pro-active and innovative approach to work, manage technical team with clear structure and processes for the unit and be a good team player
• Prepare and execute a Cross-SARO Technology Strategy in line with corporate aspirations.
• Have large awareness of the current Information and communication technology and how it applies to Saro business environment. He/she must also be passionate about seeking information about the future in the IT world.
• manage and develop relationships with internal and external senior stakeholders and vendors
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical colleagues.
• Make clear recommendations to Committee of Directors regarding IT policy and procedures.
• Should understand standard language for accessing databases (SQL)