ICT Security & Governance Manager (D4) at Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To develop and manage the execution of an integrated IT Security infrastructure and systems strategy in support of overall Ezemvelo strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CISSP certification or will be an added advantage
• National Diploma in Information Technology is mandatory
• Degree in Information Technology will be an added advantage
• Honours Degree in Information Technology is preferable
• Cyber Security, and Information Technology project management will be added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an IT environment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing and leading an IT department.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of Information Security and Cyber Security combat
• Knowledge of Information Systems and Infrastructure
• Knowledge of IT change management frameworks e.g. ITIL
• Knowledge of IT project management methodologies
• Report writing and administration skills
• Supervisory skills
• Communication skills
• Financial skills
• Analytical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to work under pressure and task driven
• Shows initiative and is proactive
• People oriented
• Responsible and committed

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Development and monitoring of IT security management Standard Operation
• Procedures
• Development and implementation of Cyber security strategy
• Develop and revises IT policies and procedures
• Oversee and control implementation of IT security strategy
• Manage the implementation of system changes
• Ensure IT staff and user compliance with IT change management process
• Manage delivery against performance contract action plans
• Clarify roles and responsibilities for subordinates
• Complete skills and competency matrices for all subordinates
• Formulate/update job profiles for all subordinate jobs
• Conduct meetings with subordinates to plan, assign and manage work
• Sign performance contracts with all full-time staff members
• Monitor and manage absenteeism
• Coach and mentor subordinates and potential successors
• Reduction of Audit findings
• Risk management reports
• IT Security Trend analysis
• IT Security Strategy document
• IT Policies and procedures up to date and effective
• Compliance with all relevant legislation