Head of Information Systems 29 views

Are you a responsible, self-motivated, and reliable person?  We are seeking to fill the following vacant position within the bank.

Job Description

The Head of Information Systems is responsible and accountable for the bank’s Information Systems (IS) infrastructure and ensuring availability of the IS services at all times, identifying IS related risks and putting in place effective plans to mitigate the risks.  The post holder will be required to undertake the following:

Strategy Development, planning and Reporting Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an IS management framework based on industry best practice and ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the IS Department are effectively coordinated, implemented and conducted within this framework
• Developing and implementing the information and communication strategic, tactical and operational plans including the department’s budget for the bank aligned with the Bank’s overall strategic, tactical and operational plans. These plans shall be developed through the engagement of the relevant internal and external stakeholders and approved through the normal planning processes
• Measuring, monitoring and reporting on the performance of the IS Department in relation to agreed Key Performance Indicators.
• Providing guidance to the Bank’s Management and Board on all IS related matters through a partnership approach.

Operational responsibilities

• Accountable for all computer, information and cybersecurity risks faced by the Bank – ensuring that all these risks are identified and assessed, putting in place appropriate controls to transfer to a third party, prevent their occurrence or reduce their impact with appropriate incidence response in place to deal with the consequences of the materialisation of the risks and risk and controls review mechanism in place.
• Oversee all technology operations and evaluate them according to established goals.
• Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by managment
• Monitor and ensure that the IS departments’ activities are aligned and compliant to the Bank’s policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as well as any regulatory and legal requirements analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
• Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and softwares.
• Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
• Identify the need for upgrades, configuration or few systems and report to Management.
• Supervise Computer Technicians and other professionals to provide guidance.
• Assist in building the relationship with software vendors and assist with contracts

Management and Administrative Responsibilities

• Within agreed budgets manage and control departmental assets, expenditure, and resources
• Put in place adequate internal controls within the Department and IT infrastructure in general and see compliance to the policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Internal auditor to ensure IT controls are adequate and efficient.
• Address and report on queries raised by the Internal and External Auditors, the Audit Committee and other committees within the Bank.
• Implement safety regulations, and staff welfare principles within the functions, as guided or directed by the DBS.
• Establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring different aspects of staff performance for their continuous development and improvement of service delivery of the department
• Protect the interest and welfare of the department’s staff and establish suitable communication lines with them
• Determine delegation of authority for all aspects of work activities and put in place the reporting mechanisms and processes
• Direct and determine selections, promotions, demotions, dismissals, staff development and other actions needed in collaboration with Human Resource Manager and in line with the HR policy of the Bank, and may be required to mentor staff in any functions or post in the Bank
• Uphold the Bank’s values and culture in the day-to-day deliverables of duties
• Any other relevant duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology or Computer Science related field plus 5 years of relevant work experience, or
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) Information Technology or Computer Science related field plus 8 years of relevant work experience;

Experience required:

• At least 5 years’ experience in managing the IT department (preferably in a financial institution)
• At least 2 years’ experience working with database technologies such as Oracle, mysql;
• At least 2 years’ experience working in network administration.
• Experience in providing support for Windows 10 onwards client operating systems.
• At least 2 years’ experience in providing support for Server operating systems (Windows 2003, onwards, Linux, Solaris);
• Server application software such as Exchange Server.
• Experience in implementation of an information security management, business continuity management and disaster recovery system preferred.
• Experience in implementation of a complex/enterprise application e.g. core banking system, enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, etc;

Competencies

• Very good analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities in English
• Ability to work under pressure
• Decision making skills
• Planning, implementing and controlling a budget

How to Apply?

Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or should collect an Application Form at the Reception Desk or download the form from DBS website: www.dbs.sc OR

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The following should accompany the application:

• Letter of application with a copy of passport sized photograph
• Completed application form and copy of ID card
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of certificates and references
• Valid Police character certificate

The above should be addressed to:

Manager Human Resources

Development Bank of Seychelles

Independence Avenue

PO Box 217

Victoria

Or email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 23rd October 2026

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.