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As the Vice President Group ICT at Sibanye-Stillwater, a prominent global mining firm with operations spanning Europe, Australia, the US, and Africa, my responsibilities encompass the development and oversight of information technology strategies, policies, systems, and operations that safeguard the organization's assets. I lead the creation of annual and long-term business plans and budgets, aligning them with Sibanye's strategic objectives. Evaluating the financial landscape, I provide insights into the integration and efficiency of the Information Technology functions, conducting strategic studies and presenting recommendations for enhanced operations.Furthermore, I drive compliance with statutory and regulatory guidelines within the Information Technology division, integrating best practices into processes, procedures, and policies. My role extends to enhancing service quality through communication, collaboration, and service level agreements. I actively manage relationships with external entities, overseeing contract negotiations for system acquisition. I collaborate with executive leadership to support departmental, and program needs while ensuring the establishment and maintenance of equipment and design specifications.I lead the development of the companies Cyber Security response plans, elevating the organization's security posture. Notably, We have successfully implemented and certified adherence to the ISO27001 standard, reinforcing our commitment to robust security practices. Additionally, I play a key role in representing the ICT function within the group's Audit Committee, addressing ICT Governance and Cyber Security matters in alignment with SEC requirements.

As the Head of ICT at Sibanye-Stillwater, I am responsible for developing and overseeing the management of information technology policies, systems, and operations to safeguard Sibanye's assets. This includes overseeing the development of annual and long-term business plans and budgets aligned with strategic objectives, analyzing the financial position, and making recommendations for the ongoing effectiveness of IT functions. Additionally, I conduct strategic studies, collaborate with various stakeholders to cultivate a high-quality ICT environment, ensure compliance with statutory guidelines, and integrate best practices into processes and policies. My role extends to managing relationships with external entities, assessing departmental needs, and establishing plans for IT system infrastructure and user support. I also play a key role in staff development and training, aiming to enhance service quality through effective communication and collaboration.

In my role as Group IT Business Solutions Manager at Gold One International, I played a pivotal role in enhancing business processes through the introduction and oversight of application-driven optimizations. I provided essential business support to various departments, including Finance, Human Resources, Audit, Legal, Corporate Risk, Property, Security, Marketing, and Corporate Communications. I maintained an ongoing dialogue with Gold One's business unit managers to assess and refine their application requirements. My responsibilities extended to ensuring the availability of suitable disaster recovery options for business applications, fostering a trusted partnership between IT and corporate support functions. My role included researching and recommending software products and services, ensuring integration adhered to functional requirements and compliance standards.

During my tenure as Group IT Manager at Great Basin Gold, I undertook multifaceted responsibilities that contributed to the organization's operational excellence and growth. I orchestrated the development of comprehensive programs, systems, and procedures to streamline business delivery across departments, driving the alignment of local strategies with overarching objectives. Leading an international IT department, I designed a global communication strategy that fostered effective collaboration. I led operational and project teams, ensuring targets for budgets, timelines, and deliverables were achieved. I played a pivotal role in shaping the organization's information management policy and orchestrated the successful planning and implementation of active directory, exchange environments, and SAP ERP systems globally. My leadership extended to diverse projects, including underground communication implementation, network usage management planning, and IT risk incorporation into business continuity plans.

In my role as a Senior Customer Engineer at BCX on the AngloGold Ashanti account, I took on multiple responsibilities including Release, Change, and Configuration management. I successfully managed third-party vendors, provided customer and ERP support, supervised a substantial server count, administered the Exchange and Active Directory environment, offered database support, ensured SOX compliance, and operated within an ITIL-driven framework.

I held the position of "Infrastructure Systems Administrator" within the Harmony IT team. In this role, my main responsibilities revolved around overseeing the Windows 2003 Exchange environment and the Active Directory environment. I took charge of evaluating and integrating new Microsoft technologies to enhance our overall infrastructure. Furthermore, I supervised the Mail and Web Marshal system, which monitored both mail and web settings for Harmony and ARM. Given the centralized nature of the model, I also extended support to infrastructure systems across all Harmony regions.