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Assistant Director: IT Information Security
Directorate: IT Infrastructure and Telephony
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Assistant Director for IT information security at National Head Office. Manages threats, vulnerabilities, security systems, backups and disaster recovery. Suits people with 3-5 years of IT security ex
- Main duties: assess vulnerabilities, manage threats, monitor and respond to security incidents, and administer IT security systems.
- Also: maintain patches and anti-virus updates, run backups, test disaster recovery plans, and review ICT policies.
- Must have: a recognised degree or national diploma in an IT-related field, and 3-5 years of experience in an IT security environment.
- Also required: a valid driver's licence, and knowledge of information security principles and advanced security protocols.
- Skills needed: good written and oral communication, problem solving, analysis, and presentation skills.
- Based at National Head Office. The text does not give a closing date or submission instructions; enquiries go to Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 307 2174 or (012) 305 8589.
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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.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 35 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/53: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IT INFORMATION SECURITY REF NO: HO 2026/11/49 Directorate: IT Infrastructure and Telephony SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.