Director: ICT Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance REF NO: GPW 26/06

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Overview This role is for a Director: ICT Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance at the Government Printing Works. The position is based in Pretoria and offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1,317,384 per annum (Level 13). The Director will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of infrastructure architecture, safeguarding information assets, defining IT strategy and ICT services continuity, overseeing IT service support and operations, and managing the Directorate. What you will do * 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 safeguarding 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 services 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. Requirements (from the original advert) * 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, Information 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. Who should apply Candidates should possess a Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 7 equivalent degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Information. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior level (Deputy Director) within an ICT environment and hold a valid driver’s licence. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of transversal systems (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL), GITO Requirements and Frameworks, the State Information Technology Agency Act 88 of 1998, the government policy framework consultation paper developed by GITO, Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS), ISO 17799 Information Security framework, Public Service Regulatory Framework, corporate Governance Principles, and Human Resources legislation and prescripts. Individuals who are prepared for extending working hours and required travel are sought. Additional certifications such as CCNA, COMPTIA Server+, COBIT 5, ITIL, IT Service Management, various Information Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT), KING 3 or 4, Project Management, or TOGAF are an added advantage. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/director-ict-security-governance-risk-and-compliance-ref-no-gpw-26-06-government-printing-works Source: myjobmag

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