Director: ICT Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

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REF NO: GPW 26/06 REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA) in Information Technology /Computer Science/ Business Information. Added Advantage: CCNA, COMPTIA Server+ Certificate COBIT 5, ITIL, IT Service Management certification, Infor mation Security certifications, KING 3 or 4, Project Management, CISSP , CISP , CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, TOGAF. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in ICT environment. Valid driver’s licence. Knowledge of the basic configuration of the various systems like Transversal Systems (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL). Sound knowledge and application of the GITO Requirements and Frameworks. Knowledge of the State Information Technology Agency Act 88 of 1998. Knowledge of the government policy framework consultation paper developed by GITO. Sound knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS, The position paper on information security ISO 17799 (Information Security framework). Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Understanding of corporate Governance Principles as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Extending working hours are required. Travel will be required. DUTIES: Manage the design and implementation plans for infrastructure architecture: Manage the enforcement of infrastructure architecture execution as well as ongoing refinement tasks regarding infrastructure architecture. Manage the evaluation of technology, market trends and industry development on business within the GPW. Manage the identifying of the prospective impact on business within the GPW and the identification of a need to change technical architecture to incorporate infrastructure needs. Manage the saf eguarding of information assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems: Manage the protection of the IT system by defining access privileges, controlling structures and resources. Manage the implementing of security improvements by assessing the current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating the necessary requirements. Manage the determining of security violations and inefficiencies by conducting periodic IT audits. Manage the upgrading of the system. Manage the building of firewalls into network infrastructures, data centres and constantly monitoring for attacks and intrusions. Manage the process of designing and defining the IT strategy and ICT service(s) continuity: Manage the implementation of corporate governance of ICT . Manage the safeguarding of information assets and information systems by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems. Manage the process to build ICT governance controls. Manage ICT risk and compliance. Manage and align the ICT strategy to the business strategy. Manage the designing and planning the Directorate’s objectives and operations to the business continuity plan. Oversee the IT service Support and Operations: Administer the implementation of the ICT incident management and requests fulfilment. Coordinate the compilation of performance report. Facilitate the acquisition of end-user devices. Manage the standardization of new computers user accounts. Manage the Directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation. Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure delivery on set targets for the Directorate. Formulate, identify Policy shortfalls and necessary amendments. Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate. Monitor, evaluate and report on the performance of the directorate. SALARY: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package CENTRE: Pretoria ENQUIRIES: Mr Z Gwiba Tel No: (012) 748 6090 APPLICATIONS: Link: GPW 26/06 OTHER POSTS STRATEGY

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