Information Security Officer

EdUpStairs; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

EdUpStairs in Pretoria is seeking a Records Information Security Officer to implement document and information security practices in line with MISS. You will ensure proper classification, access controls, and incident reporting across the department.

The role requires a Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Management, Records Management or Security Management with at least one year of relevant experience, plus a valid driver’s license. You must travel extensively and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• National Diploma in Management, Records Management or Security Management (NQF 6) or related equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in relevant environment.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of information security, records management, and minimum information standards.
• Communication, facilitation, report writing, interpersonal relations and analytical skills; travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Perform document/information management control and MISS compliance.
• Monitor and inspect movement of information within DLRRD.
• Implement standards for controlled information access.
• Develop and enforce security SOPs.
• Prepare and communicate Information Security Plans.
• Conduct security audits and after-hours inspections.
• Report incidents pertaining to information security.
• Deliver Information Security Awareness and induction sessions.

Skills

Communication (verbal and written)

Facilitation

Report writing

Interpersonal relations

Analytical thinking

Travel willingness

Education

National Diploma in Management

National Diploma in Records Management

National Diploma in Security Management

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Minimum requirements: Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Management / Records Management /
Security Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 1 year experience in relevant working environment.
A valid driver’s licence.
Job related knowledge: Knowledge of information security, records management, and minimum information standards.
Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written), Facilitation, Report writing, Interpersonal relations and analytical. Must be able to travel extensively.

Duties

Perform document/information management control. Implement Document and Information Security in terms of MISS.
Monitor and inspect the movement of information within DLRRD.
Implement standards for ensuring controlled access of information.
Implement departmental security policies and standard operating procedures.
Develop standard operating procedures in line with MISS.
Ensure classification of sensitive information in line with MISS.
Ensure that all officials complete declaration of secrecy forms.
Perform security audits.
Perform after-hours inspections.
Report incidents pertaining to information security.
Ensure that all officials complete declaration of secrecy forms.
Facilitate Communication Security through SSA.
Conduct ad hoc Registries
Security inspection in line with MISS.
Integrated Security Strategy of DLRRD in line with MISS and MPSS.
Conduct Information Security Awareness.
Conduct induction presentations to newly appointed officials.
Conduct feedback sessions on Security Audit and Assessments.
Conduct Integrated Security Awareness.
Develop an awareness pamphlet and ensure communication.
Develop and Communicate Information Security Plans.