Assistant Director: Information Technology Security
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About the role
The Department of Electricity and Energy is hiring an Assistant Director: Information Technology Security, based in Head Office, Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: Email to Vacancies3@dee.gov.za Reference number to quote: DEE2026/021 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16h00 (Walk-in) 23h59 (online). N.B: It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches the Department on or before the set deadline. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Females and males from Indians, Coloured and White are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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), PLUS 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
- Cybersecurity Act, Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
- Skills:
- Excellent managerial
- Communication and interpersonal relationship skills
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Client focused
- Negotiation and consultation skills
- Problem solving and analysis
- Strategic capability
- Management and expertise in all areas of Information Technology
- Creativity and innovation
- Thinking Demands: Technical expertise in advanced strategic and business analysis, change management with knowledge of Public Service, Budget management, Policy development, Strategic planning, financial management, Project management, Government policies and Projects/programs in DEE.