Director: Departmental Information Security Officer

Overview

Director: Departmental Information Security Officer at Management Echlon.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification (SAQA NQF level 7) in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Five (5) years’ experience in cyber security environment at middle/senior management level.
• Successful completion of the Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government.
• Knowledge of information and cybersecurity models and frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems and business management principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of network connectivity.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant quality standards and procedures (e.g.
• ISO 9001).
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant security standards and frameworks (e.g.
• NIST, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of policy development and implementation.
• Understanding financial management and knowledge of PFMA.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of analytical procedures, strategic capability and leadership.
• People management and empowerment.
• Understanding of corporate governance principles.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Accountability and ethical conduct.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).

Duties

• Lead, develop, implement and manage the information and cybersecurity program as the Departmental Information Security Officer (DISO).
• Manage the ICT risk management functions to support the overall Departmental Risk Management framework.
• Facilitate cyber and information security governance through policy development, standards implementation, awareness programs, and regular reporting to oversight structures.
• Implement and manage a cybersecurity and data privacy framework, such as NIST, ensuring comprehensive reporting on identity, protection, detection, response, and recovery.
• Develop, implement, and manage ICT business continuity and disaster recovery processes.

How to apply

Enquiries: Mr M Njeza Tel No: (012) 336 6965 OTHER POSTS