Assistant Director: IT Governance Planning Support

In brief

**Overview** The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking an Assistant Director for IT Governance Planning Support. This role focuses on supporting the department's IT governance, planning, and compliance activities. **What you will do** * Coordinate GITO compliance and reporting. * Participate in the implementation of the Corporate Governance of ICT policy. * Provide secretarial services to ICT governance structures. * Participate in the development and review of ICT related policies. * Provide stakeholder engagement support. * Coordinate various GITO Reporting queries and facilitate for appropriate response. * Draft and consolidate ICT plans. * Facilitate the implementation of ICT Plans. * Coordinate the development of the annual ICT risk plan/register. * Coordinate the implementation of Audit and Risk plans. * Participate in the implementation of ICT related DPSA determinations and directives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * National Diploma NQF6 in Information Technology or a relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. * A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an ICT environment, IT governance, IT risk, or a relevant field. * COBIT/ITIL will be an added advantage. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will have knowledge of IT corporate governance frameworks, the Public Service Regulatory framework, DPSA directives and determinations, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, IT practice & procedures, administrative procedures, project management, IT Planning, Strategic Planning Management, and Audit processes. They should also be knowledgeable in people management, change management, financial management, coordination, and stakeholder liaison. Required skills include good verbal and written communication, policy development and implementation, sound research, analytical, organizing, planning, presentation, and interpersonal skills. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to gather and analyze information, develop and implement policies, and work effectively both individually and as part of a team. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/assistant-director-it-governance-planning-support-department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment-1 Source: myjobmag

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