Entry-Level Information Security Officer

The South African Department Of Labour; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Medical aid

On-the-job training

Certifications support

Job summary

The South African Department Of Labour is seeking a Junior Information Security Officer in Pretoria to support the security team with monitoring, incident response, and documentation. This entry-level role offers opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive environment.

You will receive on-the-job training, participate in security awareness initiatives, and contribute to maintaining secure IT infrastructure while developing practical skills in information security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of information security principles.
• Familiarity with Windows/Linux and basic networking concepts.
• Internship or project experience in IT security is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring network and system logs for security-related activities and anomalies.
• Support the IT team in responding to and documenting basic security incidents and alerts.
• Help maintain and update security documentation, including policies and procedures.
• Participate in security awareness training initiatives for employees.
• Perform routine checks on security systems, such as firewalls and antivirus software.
• Contribute to the implementation of new security controls under the guidance of senior staff.

Skills

InfoSec fundamentals

Networking basics

Windows & Linux

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Job description

The South African Department Of Labour is seeking a Junior Information Security Officer in Pretoria to support the security team with monitoring, incident response, and documentation. This entry-level role offers opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive environment.

You will receive on-the-job training, participate in security awareness initiatives, and contribute to maintaining secure IT infrastructure while developing practical skills in information security.