R1 266 714 – R1 492 122 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive salary
package), structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State
contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary.
An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science or related field at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience in middle management / senior management in IS Security is required. Extensive experience in IS Security environment is required. Experience in establishing cybersecurity. Sound knowledge and application of the GITO Requirements and Frameworks. Knowledge of the state information Technology Agency Act (SITA) and 88 of 1998. Knowledge of e-Government policy framework consultation paper developed by GITO. Sound knowledge of minimum information security standards (MISS). The position paper on information security ISO 1799 (Information security framework). National Strategic Intelligence Act and Draft Electronica Transaction Bill Knowledge of server
hardening on multiple platforms. Knowledge of Information technology infrastructure (ITIL). Understanding of relevant Legislation and Prescripts. A valid drivers’ license. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Required skills and competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. Accountability. Business Continuity. Financial management. People management and empowerment. Planning and organizing. Decision making, Conflict management and resolution. Service delivery innovation, Stakeholder Relations (Internal and External). Program and project management. Problem
solving and analysis. Presentation skills. Business report writing. Influencing and networking and Communication skills.
DUTIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Manage the coordination of communication security systems by providing dynamic, wireless bridging in the event of disruption of the backbone at critical junctures. Ensure prevention of threats imposed on the backbone
communication networks and their core. Manage the prevention of insider attacks that may easily circumvent all the counter measures designed for outsider attacks. Lead and direct the protection of all-optical departmental network infrastructure to embedded sufficient intelligence and learning capacity
to networks that it heals damages by itself and protect itself from unforeseen. Provide advice on research conducted on new technologies to ensure audit readiness, technical design and expertise. Manage the coordination and monitoring of security authentication and access control.
Provide expert to the advice DHA security management team on technical issues associated with
security solutions deployment. Lead and direct the development and implementation of desktop/server security Strategy. Ensure that user computers are protected from viruses which can be transferred between programs or computer without, the knowledge of user. Lead and direct the coordination of employees support to secure user systems against attacks and data corruption. Oversee the installation of antivirus software in the employees computer in order to protect it from viruses. Ensure that information or files in the computer are protected by providing remote access to employees in the
Department.
Lead and direct the implementation of personal firewall software installed for DHA employees to provide the ability to control the services which are permitted access to, and from the computer. Lead and direct the design, implementation and monitoring of information System Security solutions and applications. Lead the research, design and advocate new technologies, architecture, and security products. Manage the analysis of business impact and exposure, based on emerging security service catalogue and service
policies, procedures and standards. Manage the development and implementation of information systems Security services catalogue and service
policies and procedures.
Lead and direct the coordination of Cyber-security monitoring, analysis and incident response. Lead the coordination and conducting of Cybercrime investigation, prosecution and implementation of outcomes. Lead the development of information security technology strategy that relates to the overall departmental strategy. Lead and direct information security controls and requirements of a complex and technical environment.
Ensure that technical and non-technical security controls are established and maintained and in compliance with a variety of security requirements. Manage the development and implementation of information security technology strategy and baseline. Develop and implement operational plan and ensure effective prioritization and resource planning. Provide strategic direction to them unit. Manage and monitor the delivery of the operational plan against the agreed objectives and time frames. Report on the performance of the directorate against the business plan and APP to the Chief Director. Develop
technical expertise within the directorate and keep abreast of technological advancements. Ensure the implementation of innovation initiatives.
Develop and implement governance processes, framework and procedures within the directorate. Monitor and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, DHA policies and procedures within the directorate.
Ensure compliance with all audit requirements, quality and risk management framework, standards and
procedures with the directorate. Represent the directorate at management and other government forums. Develop and implement the operational plan of Directorate. Ensure that targets of the Directorate are aligned to the operational project plan. Develop and submit proposals, plans and budgets in advance for
all project initiatives that are required.