About the Role
The Government Printing Works (GPW) is seeking a Director: ICT Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance based in the vibrant city of Pretoria. This pivotal role is essential to ensuring that the GPW’s information assets are safeguarded against potential threats, fostering a secure and efficient environment for public service operations. In a time when the protection of sensitive data is paramount, your leadership in ICT security and governance will play a crucial role in upholding the integrity of government information systems, ultimately benefiting every South African.
As the Director, you will be at the forefront of designing and implementing robust infrastructure architecture plans, evaluating market trends, and introducing necessary changes to enhance technical architecture. Your work will directly influence the GPW’s ability to operate securely and efficiently, thereby supporting the overarching mission of public service excellence in South Africa.
About the Department
The Government Printing Works is dedicated to providing high-quality printing and related services to government departments and agencies. With a commitment to innovation and security, the GPW plays a vital role in the management and dissemination of information across various sectors. Working here means contributing to the integrity and functionality of public services, ensuring that critical information reaches those who need it most.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the design and execution of infrastructure architecture plans.
- Enforce and refine execution of infrastructure architecture.
- Evaluate technology trends and assess their impact on GPW operations.
- Identify and resolve potential security issues to safeguard information assets.
- Control access privileges and resources within the IT systems.
- Conduct periodic IT audits to identify security violations and inefficiencies.
- Design and implement corporate governance for ICT.
- Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation.
- Administer ICT incident management and requests fulfilment.
- Monitor and report on the performance of the Directorate.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 certificate and a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Information (NQF 7 qualification).
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a middle/senior level ICT environment.
- Valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel as required.
- Knowledge of various systems configurations, including Transversal Systems (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL).
- Familiarity with the State Information Technology Agency Act and Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS).
- Understanding of corporate governance principles and relevant legislation.
How to Apply
Please refer to the application instructions below.
Requirements
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.
Job Duties
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 service(s) 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 84 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.
