ICT Steering Committee Members at South African Tourism

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 ICTrisks 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 such as the POPIA Act and the 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.
• Understanding of the Tourism ecosystem

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 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 o f experience in an ICT role at the Senior Management level, gained in one 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.