REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority in Information Technology / Systems Engineering / Computer Science or relevant field.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the information technology environment with at least three (3) years’ supervisory / Assistant Director level experience. Relevant accreditation such as CRISC/CISA/ITIL/CITM/ CISSP/CGEIT.

DUTIES:

• The successful candidate will contribute to the design, review and implementation IT governance framework, policies, standards, principles and procedures. Define and manage IT security, privacy, and data protection risk governance, including managing IT user identity, authorization and authentication mechanisms and processes.
• Manage and analysis cyber threat intelligence and lead risk assessments to identify and prioritize security risks. Monitor and ensure IT compliance, risks assessment and implement IT change/release impact.
• Monitor and report of cyber security activities to identify and respond to IT information security, network breaches and threats. Manage and maintain incident response plans for cyber security incidents.
• Coordinate the response to security incidents, ensuring effective resolution. Manage and provide security awareness and training programs for the Department.
• Manage and optimize security engineering and tools such as intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and antivirus solutions to safeguard the organization’s IT infrastructure. Project Management, manage financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and Manage compliance.