Assistant Director: Information Technology Security REF NO: DEE2026/021

In brief

Overview The Department Of Electricity and Energy (DEE) is seeking an Assistant Director for Information Technology Security. This role focuses on contributing to the development and enforcement of ICT security policies, ensuring compliance, managing security measures, and assisting with investigations and disaster recovery within the department. What you will do * Provide inputs on the development and reviewing of ICT security policies, procedures and guidelines in line with ICT governance and States Security Agency. * Enforce compliance of ICT security control measures within the Department. * Assist with the administration of ICT contracts and service legal agreements. * Install latest security patches, firmware and updates within the Department. * Provide inputs on implementation of ICT disaster recovery. * Assist with ICT Security investigation and implement the corrective actions and tools. * Provide managerial activities. Requirements (from the original advert) * An appropriate National Diploma in Information Technology Management, Computer Sciences, Computer Systems Engineering at NQF Level 6 recognised by the South African Qualification Authority SAQA. * 3 years’ experience network technical/ scientific experience and extensive experience in IT Software. * Knowledge of: Information security standards and guidelines. * Knowledge of Public Service information security directives. * Knowledge of Cybersecurity Act, Public Service Act PSA, Public Service Regulations PSR, Public Finance Management Act PFMA. * Skills: Excellent managerial, communication and interpersonal relationship skills. * Skills: Strong leadership and organisational skills. * Skills: Client focused. * Skills: Negotiation and consultation skills. * Skills: Problem solving and analysis. * Skills: Strategic capability, management and expertise in all areas of Information Technology. * Skills: Creativity and innovation. * Thinking Demands: Technical expertise in advanced strategic and business analysis. * Thinking Demands: Change management with knowledge of Public Service. * Thinking Demands: Budget management. * Thinking Demands: Policy development. * Thinking Demands: Strategic planning. * Thinking Demands: Financial management. * Thinking Demands: Project management. * Thinking Demands: Government policies and Projects/programs in DEE. Who should apply The ideal candidate is an experienced IT security professional with strong managerial, leadership, and organisational skills. They should be client-focused, possess excellent negotiation, consultation, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. Candidates must demonstrate strategic capability, creativity, and innovation, alongside expertise in all areas of Information Technology. A solid understanding of Public Service regulations, including the Cybersecurity Act and Public Finance Management Act, is essential. Experience in network technical/scientific areas and IT software is also required. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-information-technology-security-ref-no-dee2026-021-department-of-electricity-and-energy-dee Source: myjobmag

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