Senior Manager Information Assurance

CIPC - Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (a member of the dtic Group); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Manager Information Assurance to direct enterprise information assurance and lead the development of cybersecurity strategies. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in IT or a related field, have extensive experience in IT risk management, and possess relevant certifications. This permanent role involves developing policies, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance within the ICT landscape. Applicants should expect competency assessments and security clearance prior to appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience.
• Experience in IT GRC, Cybersecurity, or ICT Continuity.

Responsibilities

• Direct the enterprise information assurance strategies and solutions.
• Provide leadership in cyber and information security services.
• Develop and oversee information assurance operating policies.
• Lead risk identification and ensure governance across ICT landscape.
• Manage human and financial resources effectively.

Skills

IT Risk Management

Cybersecurity

ICT Continuity

Leadership

Technical Advice

Education

Degree in IT, Computer Science or Risk Management

Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, GIAC

COBIT 5 or 2019, ISO27000 certification

Job description

Senior Manager Information Assurance

Job Grade: P5

Ref No.: 90000566

Location: Pretoria

Nature of employment: Permanent

Job Purpose

To direct the enterprise information assurance including leading the development, implementation and assessment of cyber and information security strategies, solutions, policies standards, processes, and programme as well as governance risk and compliance and information communication technology continuity in line with the objectives of the organisation.

Required Minimum Education / Training

• Degree in IT, Computer Science or Risk Management
• Certified in one or more of the following: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, GIAC, or equivalent
• COBIT 5 or 2019 and ISO27000 certification would be an added advantage

Required Minimum Experience

• 10 years Relevant Experience, with five years managerial experience in (IT GRC, Cybersecurity or ICT Continuity)

Key performance areas

• To develop, deliver and maintain a security strategy that addresses current and future business needs and provides a framework to resolve security threats.
• To provide leadership, direction and technical advice and support to the business and ICT Operations team in the delivery of high quality cyber and information security services and programs.
• To develop, oversee the implementation and adherence to approved information assurance operating policies, procedures, standards and processes.
• To direct risk identification, assessment, and remediation as well as ensuring effective governance and compliance across the ICT landscape.
• To lead cyber and Information Security projects and initiatives that improve compliance across the organization.
• To contribute to the development and reporting against the strategic objectives of the group and/or division.
• To ensure management of both human and financial resources by adhering to human capital and financial management administrative strategies, policies, procedures and processes.
• To develop and oversee well researched and relevant strategies to ensure improved information assurance services, including information security, information continuity and ICT governance, risk.

Screening and Security Clearance

Applicants may, as a step in the recruitment process, be subjected to competency assessment. In addition, the successful candidate must be prepared to undergo a process of security clearance prior to appointment.

Eligibility and Citizenship

Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on the successful candidate. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

CIPC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will enhance representation in accordance with the approved employment equity plan.

Closing date: 02 February 2026