Deputy Director: Information Technology Management

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an NQF 6 qualification in Information Technology or equivalent as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience within Information and Technology fields of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Information Technology strategic management. Knowledge of financial management. Knowledge of HR practice & procedures. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Knowledge of Project management. Knowledge of Personnel Management. Knowledge of Information Technology. Information Technology Security skills. Sound organising and planning skills. Good written communication. Good communication skills. Listening skills. Writing skills. Interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that anti-virus software is installed on all Departmental desktops, laptops and is centrally managed and updated at least 2 times a week. Maintain Web Security Gateways for all relevant Departmental offices. Administer unified threat management appliances for all relevant Departmental offices. Maintain intrusion prevention and anti-spam systems for all relevant Departmental offices. Develop and implement IT Security policies. Facilitate the implementation of biometric security solution. Develop IT Risk Register in conjunction with Risk Management unit. Compile Risk Mitigation Plan for all 204 relevant Departmental offices. Compile and submit quarterly report for Risk Management and mitigation plan. Minimise IT Risk for the Department. Analyse previous audit report. Implement recommendations from previous report. Co- ordinate internal and external audit activities. Conduct Review audit report. Implement audit recommendations. Minimise / Reduce the number of audit findings. Subscribe to relevant for a. Attend IT Security Summits and workshops. Engage with subject matter experts. Conduct Proof Concept where applicable. Compile appropriate reports. Engage with State Security Agency for vulnerability assessment scans. Compile Quarterly Reports. Develop plan to mitigate identified vulnerabilities. Implement mitigation plan to reduce vulnerabilities.

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