Brief Biography
Dr Stanley Mpofu (an alumni of the University of the Witwatersrand) is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the University. He is a disciplined, influential, ethical, and visionary IT executive with a proven track record of excellent delivery in his 29-year career. Dr. Mpofu copes very well in difficult terrain and in situations where there are challenges that need to be fixed. He has proven his abilities when it comes to delivery at both Eskom Enterprises as well as at Wits University.
Dr Mpofu is acquainted with taking leadership roles externally as well. Dr. Mpofu is comfortable operating at an executive level, can handle the pressure these roles demand and can clearly communicate his vision with confidence. He is the Chair of HEITSA- which is a board of CIOs from 26 government universities. Additionally, Dr. Mpofu is a board member of Tertiary Education & Research Network of So
Achievements
Successfully implemented a R500m network upgrade project at Wits University . Developed and implemented a Digital , cloud, cyber and mobile Strategy to take Wits University to the digital state culminating in the smart classroom project and the first of its kind in higher education. A member of the Ministerial Task team for higher education . 2020 Visionary CIO of the year by IITPSA. 2021 Africa CIO by AFICTA. A member of TENET and HEITSA (Chair). A member of most governance committees at Wits University.
Competencies
Servant and transformational leader. Driven by deliverables and empathy while supporting subordinates to maximalist their potential. Good at ICT audits and helping set up new ICT divisions. Well grounded on strategy development and implementation. Has become a synonymous with being a panel member in ICT conferences in South Africa and has respect amongst peers. Invited on many occasions to be the technical panel member for interviewing CIOs in higher education. Developed youth through the internship Programme