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Assistant Dir.: Information Security & Compliance at National Treasury

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification Bachelors , Matric , National Certificate
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Gauteng
  • City Pretoria
  • Job Field ICT / Computer&nbsp

Assistant Dir.: Information Security & Compliance at National Treasury

Assistant Dir.: Information Security & Compliance

Purpose of the Role

  • To render an effective, efficient record administration within the National Treasury; assist in managing the central registry/s and provide administrative support to the PAIA Helpdesk.

Qualification/s Requirements

  • A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in the Security Risk Management/ Policing/ Public Management or Criminal Justice, 
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within the field of security management and investigations; 
  • Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and other security legislations; 
  • A valid driver’s license is required; and
  • Knowledge and experience in the analysis of information, conflict management, interpersonal skills, report writing and good presentation skills.

Key Performance Areas
Co-ordinate Security Awareness Programmes within the National Treasury: 

  • Initiate the drafting of prescribed security training, awareness and orientation programmes and procedures for consideration;
  • Develop and maintain security awareness and orientation programmes for implementation;
  • Monitor the impact and compliance of these programmes in the Department; and
  • Liaise with external stakeholders such as SAPS and SSA on the prescribed security awareness implementation plan.

Conduct Security Investigations to Minimise Breaches in the Department: 

  • Investigate all security breaches that occurred within the department and proposed corrective actions for implementation, Compile investigation reports and make recommendation for implementation;
  • Assess the impact of any breaches and initiate the escalation thereof to the SSA and SAPS for further investigation; and 
  • Investigate security breaches and report incidents or suspected incidents of security breaches or leakages of sensitive information to SSA. 

MTBPS and Budget Process: 

  • Develop operational plan for the MTBPS and Budget process; and
  • Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings ensuring information leaks before embargo is lifted are eradicated.

Development and review of Governance documents: 

  • Develop and Review Policies and Procedures relating to Information Security;
  • Conduct in – depth research on international security standards and align policies and procedures; and
  • Advice Management regarding amendments/review of such Policies and Procedures. 

Closing Date: 10 November 2025  

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to National Treasury on erecruitment.treasury.gov.za to apply

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