Assistant Dir. : Information Security & Compliance

National Treasury; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Pretoria seeks an Assistant Director for Information Security & Compliance. The role involves managing record administration, security awareness programs, and conducting security investigations. Candidates must have a minimum of a National Diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical, report writing, and interpersonal skills are essential. Closing date for applications is November 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in security management and investigations.
• Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
• A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage security awareness programs within the National Treasury.
• Conduct investigations of security breaches.
• Develop operational plans for the MTBPS and Budget process.

Skills

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Security analysis

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma in Security Risk Management

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

Job title : Assistant Dir. : Information Security & Compliance

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 17, 2025

Purpose of the Role

• To render an effective, efficient record administration within the National Treasury; assist in managing the central registry / s and provide administrative support to the PAIA Helpdesk.

Qualification / s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in the Security Risk Management / Policing / Public Management or Criminal Justice,
• Minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within the field of security management and investigations;
• Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and other security legislations;
• A valid driver's license is required; and
• Knowledge and experience in the analysis of information, conflict management, interpersonal skills, report writing and good presentation skills.

Co-ordinate Security Awareness Programmes within the National Treasury

• Initiate the drafting of prescribed security training, awareness and orientation programmes and procedures for consideration;
• Develop and maintain security awareness and orientation programmes for implementation;
• Monitor the impact and compliance of these programmes in the Department; and
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as SAPS and SSA on the prescribed security awareness implementation plan.

Conduct Security Investigations to Minimise Breaches in the Department

• Investigate all security breaches that occurred within the department and proposed corrective actions for implementation, Compile investigation reports and make recommendation for implementation;
• Assess the impact of any breaches and initiate the escalation thereof to the SSA and SAPS for further investigation; and
• Investigate security breaches and report incidents or suspected incidents of security breaches or leakages of sensitive information to SSA.

MTBPS and Budget Process

• Develop operational plan for the MTBPS and Budget process; and
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings ensuring information leaks before embargo is lifted are eradicated.

Development and review of Governance documents

• Develop and Review Policies and Procedures relating to Information Security;
• Conduct in – depth research on international security standards and align policies and procedures; and
• Advice Management regarding amendments / review of such Policies and Procedures.

Closing Date : 10 November 2025