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Deputy Director: Information Security
Directorate: Security Standards and Management
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Deputy Director post in Information Security at National Head Office, Security Standards and Management. Suits a manager with a security or relevant qualification and 3-5 years of managerial experienc
- Manage information security objectives, and develop policies, procedures, standards and strategic operational plans.
- Lead and coordinate the information management sub-structure, including people management, team work and use of staff skills.
- Carry out risk and threat assessments, and facilitate assessment of systems.
- Must have a recognised degree or national diploma in Security Management or a relevant qualification, plus 3-5 years of managerial experience at ASD level in a similar environment.
- Also required: computer literacy, a valid driver's licence, and knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations such as the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries go to Ms NS Khumalo on (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 305 8589. The advert does not state the closing date or how to submit an application.
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Requirements
- Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Security Management or relevant qualification.
- 3-5 managerial experience at an ASD level in a similar environment.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Thorough knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations such as the Promotion of Access to Information Act, White Paper on Corrections and ICT Act.
- People management and empowerment.
- Strategic capability and leadership.
- Programme and project management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Governance principles, risk management principles, conflict management, presentation, time management, report writing and communication skills.
Duties
- Manage and implement information Security objectives.
- Develop policies, procedures, standards and strategic operational plans.
- Research on new trends and development in the field of information security.
- Liaise, maintain and ensure client service and service delivery.
- Identify and service clients.
- Maintain a well-balanced interpersonal relation.
- Coordinate activities of information management substructure.
- Implement project plans.
- Achieve targets set in the project plan.
- Conduct the risk and threat assessment management.
- Engage in a comprehensive consultation process before drafting policies.
- Facilitate assessment of systems.
- Ensure optimal management of resources.
- Peoples management:
- Ensure team work, that officials understand their tasks and optimal utilisation of skills.
- Management of assets finances.
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 18 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/22: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION SECURITY REF NO: HO 2026/11/29 Directorate: Security Standards and Management SALARY: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Security Management or relevant qualification. 3-5 managerial experience at an ASD level in a similar environment. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Thorough knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations such as the Promotion of Access to Information Act, White Paper on Corrections and ICT Act. People management and empowerment. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Problem solving and analysis. Governance principles, risk management principles, conflict management, presentation, time management, report writing and communication skills. DUTIES: Manage and implement information Security objectives. Develop policies, procedures, standards and strategic operational plans. Research on new trends and development in the field of information security. Liaise, maintain and ensure client service and service delivery. Identify and service clients. Maintain a well-balanced interpersonal relation. Coordinate activities of information management substructure. Implement project plans. Achieve targets set in the project plan. Conduct the risk and threat assessment management. Engage in a comprehensive consultation process before drafting policies. Facilitate assessment of systems. Ensure optimal management of resources. Peoples management: Ensure team work, that officials understand their tasks and optimal utilisation of skills. Management of assets finances. 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.