In this role I am responsible for the IT, Engineering, Data Analytics and DevOps functions that support our Products and Business.

Member of the Executive Leadership Team responsible for IT, Information Security, Digital Transformation and the ongoing development of our portfolio of TRACC products and related initiatives.

Responsible for architecture, design and business requirements for new business development across transactional banking, loans and strategic product synergies. The role includes overall architecture, technology and product development planning and roadmapping, working with delivery teams on design and key executive stakeholders on transformational products to support OM's Integrated Financial Services (IFS) strategy.

The role of EA is to support change readiness in an increasingly complex and volatile operating environment, while remaining cost effective, agile and competitive.This is requires understanding all the moving parts and their associated risk in making informed decisions in support of the business strategy. Duties:Researching innovation locally and abroad; digital transformation; business and technology strategies and their impact on business and new business modelsAdvise on… Show more The role of EA is to support change readiness in an increasingly complex and volatile operating environment, while remaining cost effective, agile and competitive.This is requires understanding all the moving parts and their associated risk in making informed decisions in support of the business strategy. Duties:Researching innovation locally and abroad; digital transformation; business and technology strategies and their impact on business and new business modelsAdvise on alignment of business and technology strategyFacilitate business capability modelling, assessment, planning and roadmappingFormulate architecture visionsProvide assessment and advisory of the application portfolio (APM), recommendation and roadmappingPerform project architecture governance - including RFPs, POCs, POTs, risk assessment (BIDATSO), change readinessSupport IT project portfolio prioritisation and planningDocument current and future architectures and perform change impact assessmentsEvangelize and actively drive the innovation strategy through supporting activities, interventions and events - e.g. engaging and leveraging networks of partners, vendors and startups to find innovative solutions to business problems. Position problem statements, risks, cross-cutting concerns and recommendations succinctly to ensure informed decisions are made. Show less

Work with senior business stakeholders to understand and contribute to their business strategies as a trusted advisor.Facilitate the development and assessment of strategic business capability models across HR, Finance, Financial Services, Publications and Insurance, EKM and Business Intelligence functions in support of segment architecture (secondary involvement in other business functions). Work with key stakeholders on strategic roadmaps.Develop and implement APM (Application… Show more Work with senior business stakeholders to understand and contribute to their business strategies as a trusted advisor.Facilitate the development and assessment of strategic business capability models across HR, Finance, Financial Services, Publications and Insurance, EKM and Business Intelligence functions in support of segment architecture (secondary involvement in other business functions). Work with key stakeholders on strategic roadmaps.Develop and implement APM (Application Portfolio Management) across the segment to determine technology enablement of the business; and technology health of the supporting IT portfolio. Work with IT leadership on investment roadmaps.Contribute to IT strategy through assessment of technology capability and knowledge of technology trends.Embed alignment of IT and business priorities into portfolio planning.Advance and enforce architecture governance through right-sizing (outcomes-based) architectural review processes and validating solution designs. Drive problem solving efforts during execution.Support procurement governance processes.Evangelise innovation practices and initiate and support various complimentary programs (including Innovation Day).Largest projects include HR and Payroll system replacement and transformation for 22000 employees; solution for ZAR500m pa publication and insurance business unit; financial budgeting and planning solution for cost centre owners (250+ users). Show less

Perform systems analysis, design and development of a cross border commercial invoice solution.Take a technical and architectural lead in implementing a multi-million rand manufacturing system over a number of phases. This entailed the planning, coordination and execution of detailed technical, analytical and architectural activities to phase out numerous legacy systems and integrate a single unified solution made up of both bespoke and bought software; support and comply with software… Show more Perform systems analysis, design and development of a cross border commercial invoice solution.Take a technical and architectural lead in implementing a multi-million rand manufacturing system over a number of phases. This entailed the planning, coordination and execution of detailed technical, analytical and architectural activities to phase out numerous legacy systems and integrate a single unified solution made up of both bespoke and bought software; support and comply with software development standards, take operational needs into consideration in design; manage the day-to-day activities of internal development resources; and work with senior business stakeholders to understand needs and alignment with strategy. Show less

Provide web solutions to various business units (HR, Logistics, IT, Marketing etc.) across the organisation (internationally).Play an active and leading role in all SDLC activities, including quality assurance and providing technical recommendations.Facilitate and present a technical workshop with participants in the USA, SA, Philippines, UK, and Thailand with the objective of improving the skills base of our service offerings.Mentor and assist other developers as a SME on web… Show more Provide web solutions to various business units (HR, Logistics, IT, Marketing etc.) across the organisation (internationally).Play an active and leading role in all SDLC activities, including quality assurance and providing technical recommendations.Facilitate and present a technical workshop with participants in the USA, SA, Philippines, UK, and Thailand with the objective of improving the skills base of our service offerings.Mentor and assist other developers as a SME on web security, standards and other development aspects. Show less

Develop client and web solutions ranging from HR intranet applications to workflow applications to data management tools for data warehousing and analysis purposes for FMCG.Projects:• Intranet (leave forms, timesheets, bulletin boards).• Workflow application (Database-driven framework for tracking work cycles and tasks by client for data analysts).• 360 Degree performance review application (web-based, data-driven application for recording performance management feedback… Show more Develop client and web solutions ranging from HR intranet applications to workflow applications to data management tools for data warehousing and analysis purposes for FMCG.Projects:• Intranet (leave forms, timesheets, bulletin boards).• Workflow application (Database-driven framework for tracking work cycles and tasks by client for data analysts).• 360 Degree performance review application (web-based, data-driven application for recording performance management feedback with metrics and weighting by job type and level).• Raw data file uploader (Server-based service used to upload Raw POS data files from various sources using XML schema files). Show less