Deputy Director: Departmental Information Security Officer REF NO: 2026/138/OCJ

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**Overview** This is a Deputy Director position for a Departmental Information Security Officer within the Office of the Chief Justice. The role is a management-level position focused on establishing, operating, and monitoring the department's information security management system, including policy development, risk management, and compliance, while also leading and managing a sub-directorate responsible for information security functions. **What you will do** * Define, operate, and monitor a system for information security management, including developing and implementing the information security programme, assessing current security status, identifying and analyzing gaps, liaising with business units regarding ICT Risks and Security matters, overseeing information security projects, and conducting research on technology and risks. * Develop and coordinate the information security risks treatment plan, which involves conducting information security risk assessments and coordinating management information risk activities. * Monitor and review the information security management program by conducting self-assessments, analyzing and conducting vulnerability assessments, reviewing management compliance, and coordinating and reporting on the implementation of corrective measures. * Coordinate and oversee implementation of end-point security, including developing end-user management and access control procedures, managing and coordinating the implementation of technology, and reviewing and improving endpoint-security deployment. * Coordinate and manage user identity, logical access, and physical access to IT assets, involving developing and monitoring implementation of user access control procedures, liaising with relevant stakeholders, coordinating the implementation of policy and procedures, monitoring compliance, and developing and implementing Disaster Recovery and ICT Continuity Plans. * Manage the Sub Directorate, which entails managing performance and development systems, maintaining discipline, undertaking administrative functions, establishing and maintaining efficient and effective communication arrangements, developing and managing the operational plan and reporting on progress, compiling and presenting administrative reports, serving on transverse task teams, managing procurement and assets, and planning and allocating work. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Applicants should be in possession of a National Diploma in Information Technology related or equivalent qualification in Information Security at NQF Level six 6 with 360 Credits as recognised by SAQA. * A minimum of four 4 years’ experience in IT Systems Security and ICT Governance of which three 3 years’ should be at Assistant Director / Junior Management level. * CISSP or CISM or CASP or SABSA Certificates or Equivalent Certification and driver’s license will serve as an added advantage. * Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of IT Security Policy Development and administration, working knowledge and experience with ISO 27001, other related information security standards and frameworks, understanding of ICT threats, vulnerabilities in all ICT domains and Applicable remediations and technologies. * Skilled in ICT Risk management, Disaster Recovery and ICT Continuity, ICT Audits and Compliance, Public Service Regulations and ICT Governance. * Skilled in communication written and verbal, computer literacy MS Office, Project Management, planning and organising, report writing, negotiation, interpersonal skills, decision making and Interviewing skills. **Who should apply** Candidates for this role should possess a National Diploma (NQF Level 6, 360 Credits) in an Information Technology related field or Information Security, recognized by SAQA. They must have a minimum of four years of experience in IT Systems Security and ICT Governance, with at least three of those years at an Assistant Director or Junior Management level. Essential knowledge includes IT Security Policy Development and administration, experience with ISO 27001 and other information security standards, and an understanding of ICT threats, vulnerabilities, and remediation. Applicants must be skilled in ICT Risk management, Disaster Recovery and ICT Continuity, ICT Audits and Compliance, Public Service Regulations, and ICT Governance, alongside strong communication (written and verbal), computer literacy (MS Office), project management, planning, organizing, report writing, negotiation, interpersonal, decision-making, and interviewing skills. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CASP, or SABSA, or equivalent, along with a driver’s license, are considered advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/deputy-director-departmental-information-security-officer-ref-no-2026-138-ocj-office-of-the-chief-justice-south-africa Source: myjobmag

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