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Job description:
Job title: Office of IT Lead
Site: Kansanshi Mining Plc.
Department: IT & Digital
Section: Office of IT
Position reports to: IT & Digital Manager
Grade: 17
Direct reports: IT Asset Analyst
Purpose
The Office of IT lead oversees the strategic direction and operational management of IT commercials while ensuring compliance with governance, risk, and regulatory frameworks. The individual develops and enforces IT policies, procédures and standards. The individual will work closely with group Information Security and Service delivery teams.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee IT budgets, including capital and operational expenditures, ensuring financial accountability and transparencySupport software and hardware license and asset managementManage vendor contracts and IT procurementCollaborates with regional and group IT commercialsPerform regular risk assessments and audits of IT systemsCollaborate with Group information Security to develop risk management strategies and processesEnsure compliance with relevant regulations and standardsCommunicate and report on compliance issues to managementEnsure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (ICTAZ, ZICTA, Data Protection Act, etc.) by establishing and maintaining effective governance frameworksCoordinate with Service Desk to review ticket categorization, prioritization, feedback and follow up the resolution as per SLAs Supports the training and educating of staff about cybersecurity and compliance requirementsConducting regular audits and reviews to ensure compliance and identify areas of improvementCollaborate with Group Information Security team in creating and presenting reports on IT governance, risk, and complianceWorking closely with other departments, such as legal and finance, to ensure site-wide IT complianceAddressing any data privacy breaches and compliance violations and implementing corrective actionsCreate and enforce IT policies and procedures that support compliance and risk management initiatives.Coordinate with group and regional information security teams to drive cybersecurity program onsiteConduct training sessions to promote awareness of GRC policies and best practices among staff.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree computer science, information systems or business administrationExperience
10+ years in IT management, with a focus on commercial operations and GRC Familiar with ITIL frameworkRelevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ITIL) are highly desirable.Experience working with ERP systems e.g. Pronto ERP SystemStrong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity principles, and compliance frameworksMember of ICTAZ or EIZBEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
Effective communicationAbility to influence managers and employeesAbility to demonstrate leadershipCritical thinkingConflict managementProblem solving skillsAbility to work in pressured and deadline-driven operating environmentDetail-orientated with the technical aptitude and ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensivelyExpert in multi-tasking, time management and planning of workExcellent presentation skillsVisit our website and register for instant job alerts at careers.first-quantum.com
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