Director: ICT Security, Risk and Compliance

AtripleA recruitment & temps; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a candidate for a senior management role overseeing the development and management of ICT Security, Risk, and Compliance within the Public Service. The ideal candidate will possess a B. Degree in ICT, with at least 8 years of relevant experience and proficiency in information security frameworks. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, stakeholder coordination, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This is a vital role to enhance e-Government services and effective operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of prescripts on ICT Security, Risk and Compliance.
• Manage the Provisions of implementation Support to Departments.
• Create an enabling environment for effective delivery of e-Government Services.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data collection and analysis

Strategic thinking

Analytical decision making

Communication skills

Project management

Research skills

Education

B. Degree in ICT or related qualification

Job description

Job Purpose

Manage the development, implementation, monitoring, compliance, evaluation of impact and support prescripts on ICT Secuity, Risk and Compliance in the Public Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the development of prescripts on ICT Security, Risk and Compliance.
• Manage the Provisions of implementation Support to Departments.
• Manage the monitoring of implementation and compliance.
• Manage all the Operations, Systems and Processes of the Directorate.
• Create an enabling environment for effective and efficient delivery of e-Government Services and Information Management by developing prescripts and systems for ICT Security, Risk and Compliance.

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.
• Analytical, decision making & problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal relations, communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork.
• Confidentiality.
• Financial Management.
• Human Resources management.
• Research, Change management.
• Project, and program management.
• Diversity management.
• Communication and information management.
• Facilitation, negotiation and presentation.
• Report writing.
• Computer literacy.
• Conflict management.