Assistant Dir.: Information Security & Compliance at National Treasury

Purpose of the Role

• To render an effective, efficient record administration within the National Treasury; assist in managing the central registry/s and provide administrative support to the PAIA Helpdesk.

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7) in the Security Risk Management/ Policing/ Public Management or Criminal Justice, 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience obtained within the field of security management and investigations; 
• Knowledge of the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS) and other security legislations; 
• A valid driver's license is required; and
• Knowledge and experience in the analysis of information, conflict management, interpersonal skills, report writing and good presentation skills.

Key Performance Areas
Co-ordinate Security Awareness Programmes within the National Treasury: 

• Initiate the drafting of prescribed security training, awareness and orientation programmes and procedures for consideration;
• Develop and maintain security awareness and orientation programmes for implementation;
• Monitor the impact and compliance of these programmes in the Department; and
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as SAPS and SSA on the prescribed security awareness implementation plan.

Conduct Security Investigations to Minimise Breaches in the Department: 

• Investigate all security breaches that occurred within the department and proposed corrective actions for implementation, Compile investigation reports and make recommendation for implementation;
• Assess the impact of any breaches and initiate the escalation thereof to the SSA and SAPS for further investigation; and 
• Investigate security breaches and report incidents or suspected incidents of security breaches or leakages of sensitive information to SSA. 

MTBPS and Budget Process: 

• Develop operational plan for the MTBPS and Budget process; and
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholder meetings ensuring information leaks before embargo is lifted are eradicated.

Development and review of Governance documents: 

• Develop and Review Policies and Procedures relating to Information Security;
• Conduct in – depth research on international security standards and align policies and procedures; and
• Advice Management regarding amendments/review of such Policies and Procedures. 

Closing Date: 10 November 2025