(Jobs) PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE OFFICE OF THE PREMIER APPLICATIONS

Please forward the applications for the post quoting the relevant reference
number to: Senior Manager, Human Resources Administration, Private Bag
X5016, Kimberley, 8300 or hand deliver at JW Sauer Building, Office of the
Premier, Ground Floor (Security).

FOR ATTENTION

Mrs. R. Booysen
CLOSING DATE

30 June 2023
NOTE

The NC Provincial Government is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer and aims to achieve gender and disability representivity at this level.
Therefore, we specifically call for suitably qualified women and persons with
disability to apply. Applications must be submitted on the new application for
employment form (Z83). The new form can be downloaded at
www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies or obtainable from any Public Service
Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV specifying
all qualifications, experience with respective dates. Applications submitted
using the old Z83 form will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be
required to submit certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s licence
before or on the day of the interview. Failure to comply with these preconditions will disqualify applications from being processed. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA). No faxed, e-mailed or late applications will be
accepted. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise
that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which
will be accordingly communicated by the Department. All shortlisted candidates
will further be subjected to a personnel suitability check which includes criminal
record checks, verification of qualifications, financial and asset record checks,
previous employment verification and citizenship verification. For the Senior
Manager a further requirement for all applicants is a successful completion of
the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme as endorsed by the National
School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the
name “Certificate for entry into SMS” and the full details can be obtained by
following the below link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentryprogramme/. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof
of completion of the NSG Public Service Management Leadership Programme
Certificate for entry into the SMS. Applicants applying for the Senior positions
must note that following the interview and technical exercise, the selection
panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency
assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of
the competency based assessment). The competency assessment will be
testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS
competency assessment tool. The successful candidate will be required to
enter into an annual performance agreement and will have to disclose his/her
financial interests annually.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 20/336

SENIOR MANAGER: INFORMATION SECURITY REF NO:
OTP/IT/SM/IS/2023
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SALARY

R1 162 200 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive salary package)

CENTRE

Kimberley
REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor Degree/BTech or Advanced Diploma qualification (NQF level 7) as
recognized by SAQA in Project Management, Information and Communication
Technology and or Computer Science. A certificate, diploma and or
postgraduate qualification in cyber security / information security will be an
advantage; 5 to 10 years’ experience at middle and or senior management
level in the relevant Information Technology environment. Competencies:
Strategic Leadership Capability. Programme and Project Management.
Change Management and Digital Transformation. Financial Management.
People Management, Empowerment and interpersonal skills. Knowledge
Management. Service Delivery Innovation (SDI); Client orientation and
customer focus; Good verbal and written communication skills; Honesty and integrity; Problem solving, Analytical thinking and Strategic thinking;
Knowledge of the functioning of the Provincial Government; Knowledge of
Information Technology policy research, analysis and development;
Knowledge and understanding of Government priorities; Good understanding
of legislative frameworks governing Information Technology; Computer literacy
a valid driver’s license are further prerequisites.

DUTIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following main functions:
Develop, implement, maintain and monitor Information Security Policies,
standards and procedures for NCPG in line with the provincial 4IR aspirations:
Liaise with the ITSSC team to ensure alignment between the security and
enterprise architectures, thus co-ordinating the strategic planning implicit in
these architectures; Conduct Information Security Risk Assessments; Conduct
information security and risk management user-awareness training to all
NCPG Departments; Consult with IT and security staff to ensure security is
factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of
hardware, applications and software; Assist in the development and
implementation of the NCPG ITSSC strategic plan, annual and operational
plans; contribute to the business strategy formulation processes; Render
advice to senior management on relevant technology trends and their
applicability to business enhancement and information security; Develop
Information Security Improvement Strategies for NCPG; Develop Information
Security Risk Mitigation Strategies for NCPG; Develop and maintain NCPG
Information Security Policy; Facilitate information security governance;
Establish Information Security Steering Committee; Facilitate information
security Governance and implementation of and adherence to the policies and
strategies as contained in the different plans and policies; Oversee the
management of business agreements (BAs) and Service Level Agreements
(SLA’s) of suppliers of Information Management and Information Security
goods and services; Liaise among the Information Security team and corporate
compliance, audit, legal and HR management teams as required; Ensure that
all business project/initiatives developed within NCPG include adequate
security controls; Manage security issues and incidents, and participate in risk
management forums; Recommend and co-ordinate the implementation of
technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies.