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Simphiwe H.

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Business Planner | IT Executive | Business Writer

I am software engineer by profession. I also hold degrees such as a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Science Honours supported by a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. In addition to my academic writing experience, I have been involved in writing business justifications and research reports in the fields of Management Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Tourism, and Environmental Management. In addition to English, I can also read, write, and speak the following languages: Afrikaans isiZulu isiXhosa French

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Chief Director: Infrastructure Management

Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year, 1 month)
Provided strategic leadership for IT Infrastructure, overseeing initiatives like Systems, Modernisation, and Border Management. Responsibilities included prioritizing infrastructure projects, managing Data Centre Operations, Networks, Information Systems Security, and System Integrations. Identified policy gaps, set goals, and drafted policy & procedure documents.

Chief Director: IS Governance (Acting)

Department of Home Affairs
Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 (1 year, 3 months)
I aligned IS strategies with the DHA Strategy, overseeing the development of risk and quality frameworks. I oversaw disaster recoveries, communicated clear IS strategies, and aligned business strategies with IS requirements. Additionally, I innovated IS governance, directed the development of Enterprise Architecture (EA), and ensured alignment of IT with DHA goals. I fostered partnerships, prioritized initiatives based on business value, and collaborated with BAs for effective EA strategies.

Chief Director: Infrastructure Management

Department of Home Affairs
Jul 2015 - Apr 2021 (5 years, 9 months)
Provided strategic leadership for IT Infrastructure, overseeing initiatives like Systems, Modernisation, and Border Management. Responsibilities included prioritizing infrastructure projects, managing Data Centre Operations, Networks, Information Systems Security, and System Integrations. Identified policy gaps, set goals, and drafted policy & procedure documents.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 2002 - 2003
(1 year)

Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa 1995 - 2001
(6 years)

Qualifications

Information Security Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning

HPE Education
2019
The HPE Information Security Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning course focuses on strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks. Participants learn to develop and implement business continuity plans, ensuring resilience against disruptions. The course emphasizes HPE's best practices, equipping professionals with skills to safeguard data and sustain business operations in the face of potential threats.

ITIL 4 Foundation in IT Service Management

Axelos
2021
The ITIL 4 Foundation certification in IT Service Management provides a fundamental understanding of ITIL concepts and practices. It covers key elements like the ITIL service value system, service lifecycle, and guiding principles. The certification equips individuals to contribute effectively to service management initiatives, enhancing their ability to align IT services with business needs, optimize processes, and improve overall service delivery.

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Axelos
2014
PRINCE2 Practitioner is an advanced project management certification. Building on the PRINCE2 Foundation, it equips professionals with the ability to apply and tailor PRINCE2 principles, processes, and themes to manage projects effectively. The certification emphasizes practical application, enabling practitioners to lead and deliver successful projects within a structured framework.

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