(1165) Information Technology Asset Management Administrator - BSTD

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to oversee the management of information and technology (I&T) assets, specifically commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software, within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) by ensuring robust control and effective management throughout the entire I&T asset life cycle.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop own work plans and deliverables in consultation with the Team Leader.
• Define, plan and manage the inventory of COTS software, including demand consolidation, planning and budgeting (capital and operational expenditure), capitalisation and reconciliation.
• Oversee stock and store management in line with general warehousing principles, ensuring compliance and safeguarding assets.
• Assess, analyse and compile information and communication technology (ICT) asset/component (COTS software) specifications based on end-user requirements.
• Facilitate the procurement process for ICT assets (COTS software), including compiling and verifying technical specifications and evaluating supplier quotations and the procurement, delivery, recording, payment and capitalisation of the assets.
• Maintain the ICT software asset register for COTS software throughout the asset life cycle, ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements.
• Ensure maintenance and contract agreements are established, where necessary.
• Evaluate the condition and usability of the COTS software, providing recommendations to maintain assets within their life cycle.
• Manage the disposal or removal of redundant COTS software, including obtaining approval for write-offs, updating the fixed asset register and ensuring disposal follows recommended procedures.
• Stay abreast of market trends and developments within the technical and functional area, ensuring the timely and relevant application of new methods and systems.
• Produce value-adding reports for management, subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and assess asset utilisation (harvesting and metering) within the SARB, offering recommendations to improve compliance and asset usage.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support optimal operations and service delivery.
• Oversee and ensure quality management of changes within ICT asset systems, such as the enterprise resource planning (ERP) and service asset and configuration management (CA SAM/SAM) tools.