Assistant Director: IT Information Security

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring an Assistant Director: IT Information Security in IT Infrastructure and Telephony, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R487,197 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/49 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Manage threat and vulnerability.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and produce reports with mitigation actions.
• Ensure and identified critical threats are addressed within agreed timelines.
• Administer IT security systems.
• Maintain patch compliance across servers and workstations.
• Ensure anti-virus and filtering systems are updated daily with zero lapses.
• Monitor the response of security incidents detection.
• Identify, detect, mitigate and respond to security incidents using security tools.
• Maintain continuous monitoring with documented intrusion detection logs.
• Ensure compliance with ICT policies across the department.
• Review and update ICT policies annually or when new risks emerge.
• Conduct bi-annual audits to verify adherence to standards.
• Administer business continuity and disaster recovery.
• Test disaster recovery plans twice per year with documented outcomes.
• Ensure system backups are performed daily and verified weekly.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.
• Management of performance information.

Requirements

• Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology related field, appropriate experience dedicated in IT Security environment.
• 3-5 years’ experience in IT security environment.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Ability to install patches, anti-viruses, backup software and hardware
• Ability to implement disaster recovery
• Ability to install patches, antiviruses, backup software and hardware
• Understanding of advanced security protocols and standards
• Solid knowledge of information security principles and practices
• Good written and oral ability
• Able to communicate complex ideas concisely
• Presentation, information gathering, problem solving, analytical and interpretation skills