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Engineering Manager Jobs in Pretoria, South Africa at Health Information Systems Program – South Africa
About HISP-SA
HISP-SA provides a wide range of digital health solutions that are implemented across several African countries. These include routine public health information systems, disease surveillance systems, and various data management and decision support applications. Our comprehensive digital health expertise helps to improve lives though digital transformation in Africa.
Engineering Manager
The Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for overarching leadership of HISP-SA’s Engineering functions across five units:
Software, Data, Analytics, Infrastructure and Innovation. Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, providing strategic direction, retaining top talent, developing HISP’SA’s engineering capabilities, and implementing policy, procedures and controls for these functions to advance the HISP purpose and business strategy
Key Responsibilities:
Support CEO-led activities to develop and achieve the HISP-SA strategic objectives, including leading the formulation of the Engineering contribution to advance HISP-SA’s goals and achieve digital transformation that advances the health and prosperity of people in Africa
Support effective operation of Engineering teams, ensuring good governance and performance monitoring, aligned with Engineering Manager KPAs
Collaborate internally and externally to lead the formulation of a product strategy that is highly responsive to emerging technological opportunities and risks
Lead HISP-SA’s Tech Com structure, ensuring appropriate integration with other HISP-SA structures
Lead the development of innovative and transformative Engineering solutions that help to build sustainable business pipelines for advancing HISP-SA’s strategic objectives
Manage financial delegations responsibly while behaving ethically and showing good governance in compliance with HISP-SA policy and procedures
Actively contribute to HISP-SA financial stability by supporting prudent spending
Maintain good governance of all aspects of the Engineering Department, including relevant compliance (such as ISO,POPI and King IV)
Improve data-driven responsiveness to user needs with appropriate data science techniques in HISP-SA solutions
Lead the Engineering Department to actively develop and maintain strong partnerships that advance HISP-SA strategic goals
Build highly person-centred products that optimise users’ digital experiences
Job Requirements:
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Medical Informatics, or relevant alternative (PhD will be an advantage)
At least 10 years’ experience managing information technology teams (digital health will be an advantage)
At least 5 years’ senior management experience leading information technology (digital health will be an advantage)
An ICT leadership profile of in Africa
Management qualification will be an advantage
Project Management qualification will be an advantage
Application process
To apply, please complete the following form.
Applications will close at midnight on 18 June 2025. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, consideration will be given to HISP-SA’s employment equity objectives. Should you not receive correspondence from HISP-SA within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
HISP reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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Title: Engineering Manager
Company: Health Information Systems Program – South Africa
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Category: Management
