Assistant Director: IT Information Security

• Department: Department of Correctional Services
• Salary: R487 197 per annum
• Centre: National Head Office
• Closing date: 9 November 2026

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.

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.

Appointment under the Public Service Act.