Description
Purpose of Job:
The job will be responsible to perform compliance and vulnerability assessments, execute activities related to the
implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services aligned to the cyber security
framework and attend to all logged security incidents.
Responsibilities:
•Perform ongoing monitoring of information systems and assess threats and risks to information security.
•Coordinate security awareness and training programs to increase employees ' overall understanding, reaction
time and the ability to envisage the company's potential safety and compliance requirements
•Perform compliance assessments and vulnerability assessments to ensure government and citizen information is
secure
•Attend to all logged security incidents.
•Collaborate and partner with internal business representatives to recommend appropriate products so that the
solutions are developed with relevant security system design specifications
•Execute activities related to the implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services
aligned to the cyber security framework, policies, standards and procedures
•Management and Administration of the PFMA act.
Knowledge:
of governance processes and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/ 27002; COBIT; ITIL). Exposure to
information system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus protection, etc.). Knowledge of
technical monitoring and administration of various technical security solutions e.g. Anti-malware Management,
Email Security Management, Privileged Account Management, Microsoft Security and Azure Security (MFA,
Defender, DLP, BitLocker, Sentinel, Intune, etc.)
Technical Competencies:
Interpersonal and Behavioural Competencies
Active listening
The ability to fully concentrate on what is being said rather than just passively 'hearing' the message of the
speaker.
Attention to Detail
The ability to ensures information is complete and accurate.
Analytical thinking
Identifies issues; obtains relevant information, relates and compares data from different sources, and identifies
alternative solutions.
Interpersonal and Behavioural Competencies:
Active listening
The ability to fully concentrate on what is being said rather than just passively 'hearing' the message of the
speaker.
Attention to Detail
The ability to ensures information is complete and accurate.
Analytical thinking
Identifies issues; obtains relevant information, relates and compares data from different sources, and identifies
alternative solutions.
Additional Requirements:
N/A
The job will be responsible to perform compliance and vulnerability assessments, execute activities related to the
implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services aligned to the cyber security
framework and attend to all logged security incidents.
Responsibilities:
•Perform ongoing monitoring of information systems and assess threats and risks to information security.
•Coordinate security awareness and training programs to increase employees ' overall understanding, reaction
time and the ability to envisage the company's potential safety and compliance requirements
•Perform compliance assessments and vulnerability assessments to ensure government and citizen information is
secure
•Attend to all logged security incidents.
•Collaborate and partner with internal business representatives to recommend appropriate products so that the
solutions are developed with relevant security system design specifications
•Execute activities related to the implementation, and maintenance of information security controls and services
aligned to the cyber security framework, policies, standards and procedures
•Management and Administration of the PFMA act.
Knowledge:
of governance processes and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/ 27002; COBIT; ITIL). Exposure to
information system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus protection, etc.). Knowledge of
technical monitoring and administration of various technical security solutions e.g. Anti-malware Management,
Email Security Management, Privileged Account Management, Microsoft Security and Azure Security (MFA,
Defender, DLP, BitLocker, Sentinel, Intune, etc.)
Technical Competencies:
Interpersonal and Behavioural Competencies
Active listening
The ability to fully concentrate on what is being said rather than just passively 'hearing' the message of the
speaker.
Attention to Detail
The ability to ensures information is complete and accurate.
Analytical thinking
Identifies issues; obtains relevant information, relates and compares data from different sources, and identifies
alternative solutions.
Interpersonal and Behavioural Competencies:
Active listening
The ability to fully concentrate on what is being said rather than just passively 'hearing' the message of the
speaker.
Attention to Detail
The ability to ensures information is complete and accurate.
Analytical thinking
Identifies issues; obtains relevant information, relates and compares data from different sources, and identifies
alternative solutions.
Additional Requirements:
N/A
Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
Required Qualification: 3 years National Diploma / National Degree in Computer Science or Information
Technology or Network Management or a relevant discipline NQF level 6 qualification.
Certifications: ITIL foundation and COBIT 5 Introduction will be an added advantage.
Certified information system security professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Management
(CISM) or Microsoft Security Certification.
Experience: 3-5 years Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure or Information Security
(IS) or application life cycle management which should include the following: Working knowledge of
information technology security configurations on the LAN/WAN infrastructure. Understanding firewalls and
switch management technology. Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF; GWEA; MIOS).
knowledge of governance processes and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/ 27002; COBIT; ITIL). Exposure to
information system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus protection, etc.). Knowledge of
technical monitoring and administration of various technical security solutions e.g. Anti-malware Management,
Email Security Management, Privileged Account Management, Microsoft Security and Azure Security (MFA,
Defender, DLP, BitLocker, Sentinel, Intune, etc.)
Salary Range:
R478420.00 - R717630.00
Job Level:
C5
Vacancy Type:
Internal & External
Employment Type:
Permanent
Number Of Openings:
1
How to apply:
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: http://www.eservices.gov.za/ and follow the following
process;
1. Register using your ID and personal information;
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access http://www.eservices.gov.za/, then follow the below
steps:
1. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
2. Click on “Recruitment Citizen”;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
For support, please send an email to: egovsupport@sita.co.za or Call: 0801414882
Closing Date : 02 Oct 2026
Required Qualification: 3 years National Diploma / National Degree in Computer Science or Information
Technology or Network Management or a relevant discipline NQF level 6 qualification.
Certifications: ITIL foundation and COBIT 5 Introduction will be an added advantage.
Certified information system security professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Management
(CISM) or Microsoft Security Certification.
Experience: 3-5 years Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Infrastructure or Information Security
(IS) or application life cycle management which should include the following: Working knowledge of
information technology security configurations on the LAN/WAN infrastructure. Understanding firewalls and
switch management technology. Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF; GWEA; MIOS).
knowledge of governance processes and standards (e.g. ISO 27001/ 27002; COBIT; ITIL). Exposure to
information system security technical standards (e.g.: SSL certificates, anti-virus protection, etc.). Knowledge of
technical monitoring and administration of various technical security solutions e.g. Anti-malware Management,
Email Security Management, Privileged Account Management, Microsoft Security and Azure Security (MFA,
Defender, DLP, BitLocker, Sentinel, Intune, etc.)
Salary Range:
R478420.00 - R717630.00
Job Level:
C5
Vacancy Type:
Internal & External
Employment Type:
Permanent
Number Of Openings:
1
How to apply:
To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: http://www.eservices.gov.za/ and follow the following
process;
1. Register using your ID and personal information;
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access http://www.eservices.gov.za/, then follow the below
steps:
1. Click on “Employment & Labour”;
2. Click on “Recruitment Citizen”;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;
For support, please send an email to: egovsupport@sita.co.za or Call: 0801414882
Closing Date : 02 Oct 2026