Assistant Director: IT Governance and Planning Support

About the role

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hiring an Assistant Director: IT Governance and Planning Support, based in Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. (Re-advertisement, applicants who previously may re-apply) How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.environment.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: CMS54/2026 Closing date: 26 October 2026 at 16:00. No late applications will be accepted. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• 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 an 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

• National Diploma (NQF6) in Information Technology or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• At least 3 years’ experience in ICT environment, IT governance, IT risk or relevant field, COBIT/ITIL will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of IT corporate governance frameworks, 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, Audit processes.
• Knowledge of people management, change management, financial management, coordination and stakeholder liaison.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Policy development and implementation.
• Sound research, analytical, organising, planning, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to gather and analyse information.
• Ability to develop and implement policies.
• Ability to work individually and in team.