ICT Steering Committee - Chairperson at South African Tourism

PURPOSE OF THE ICT STEERING COMMITTEE: 

The ICT Steering Committee is a committee of the SA Tourism Executive Management. It is subject to the provisions of the SA Tourism Delegation of Authority, the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, as amended (“Tourism Act”), the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999, as amended (“PFMA”), King IV Report on Corporate Governance, 2016 (“King IV”), and any other applicable laws and regulations. The ICT Steering Committee is an integral element of ICT governance within SAT. 

Competency Requirements: 

• ICT industry legislation, policy frameworks, and best practices; 
• ICT governance principles and processes; 
• Extensive understanding of cybersecurity implementation frameworks; 
• ICT risk management; ITIL processes; and development and implementation of ICT strategies and plans; 
• Expertise in ICT investment and monitoring the management and mitigation of ICT risks and cyber security, enterprise, and ICT architecture; 
• Expertise in the public sector corporate Governance frameworks, COBIT, ITIL, and relevant ISO standards;
• Deep understanding of data privacy laws like the POPIA Act and GDPR; 
• Must possess solid and dynamic leadership skills; 
• Analytical reasoning ability; 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with EXCO, ARCO Chairperson, and the Board. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• A minimum of a Post-Graduate Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. 
• A master’s degree in information technology or computer science will be highly advantageous. 
• Industry-related certifications such as the following will be an added advantage: CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, and knowledge of Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT). 
• Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in an ICT role at the Senior Management level gained within either of the following areas. 
• Proven knowledge and experience in a public sector process like PFMA. 
• Previous experience of serving as a member or Chairperson of an ICT Steering Committee or on an Audit Committee providing ICT expertise from an oversight perspective.

Remuneration: 

• The remuneration shall align with the approved remuneration policy aligned to National Treasury remuneration directives.