Deputy Director: ICT Infrastructure

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an ICT Infrastructure Manager in Pretoria. This role involves the development and implementation of prescripts for ICT Infrastructure Management, providing technical advice, and monitoring compliance of systems. The ideal candidate should possess a B. Degree in ICT, at least 5 years of management experience, and deep knowledge of ICT security frameworks. Strong skills in stakeholder management and strategic planning are essential. This position offers a chance to lead within a significant governmental context.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years at a middle/senior management level.
• Minimum 8 years appropriate experience in the ICT Security/Risk environment.
• Proficiency in information security frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 27001.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of prescripts for ICT Infrastructure Management.
• Support the implementation of Prescripts by different departments.
• Monitor compliance of Systems by national and provincial departments.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data collection and analysis

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal relations

Communication skills

Project management

Change management

Education

B. Degree in ICT or related qualification

Matric

Job description

Responsible for developing and implementing prescripts for ICT Infrastructure Management. This role involves providing technical advice, support, and capacity building to national and provincial departments to aid in the implementation of prescripts. Additionally, the ICT Infrastructure Manager will monitor the implementation and compliance of systems by these departments and manage the operations, systems, and processes of the Directorate.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of prescripts for ICT Infrastructure Management.
• Support the implementation of Prescripts by national and provincial departments through the provision of technical advice, support, and capacity building.
• To monitor the implementation and compliance of Systems by national and provincial department.
• To manage the Operations, Systems, and Processes of the Directorate.

Qualifications

• Matric
• B. Degree in ICT or related qualification within same field (at NQF level 7).
• Minimum 5 years at a middle/senior management level.
• Minimum 8 years appropriate experience in the ICT Security/Risk environment.
• Proficiency in information security frameworks and standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST cybersecurity Framework.
• Certification in information security practice.

Knowledge of

• Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• The Government Legislative Framework.
• The Public Service Legislative and Policy Framework.
• Government programs action such as the National Development Plan.
• The key Strategic Priorities of Government, and a sound understanding of Operations management.

Skills Required

• Stakeholder management and coordination.
• Data collection and analysis, Policy and regulatory research, and emerging technology research.
• Strategic thinking and leadership.
• Interpersonal relations, communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork.
• Confidentiality.
• Human Resources management.
• Research, Change management.
• Project, and program management.
• Diversity management.
• Communication and information management.
• Facilitation, negotiation and presentation.
• Conflict management.