Job Opportunities at The Special Investigating Unit

Main purpose: 

• To provide oversight, independent assurance, advice, and strategic guidance in managing the governance of the ICT.
• This includes overseeing the implementation of the ICT Strategy, assessing the ICT risk exposure of the SIU, prioritising ICT investments, and maximising the ICT capabilities for the benefit of the SIU. Additionally, the role involves advising on ICT best practices and reviewing and recommending ICT policies.

Minimum qualification:

• A minimum of a relevant degree/diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related qualification.

Experience Required:

• Must have a minimum of eight to ten years’ experience in ICT Management, and be experienced in the following fields of ICT:
• ICT Governance, ICT Industry Legislation
• IT Security
• ICT Project Management
• Data Analytics
• ICT Audit
• ICT Risk Management
• Enterprise and ICT Architecture
• Should have experience in the Public Sector/ State-Owned Entities/ Enterprises, have knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and King IV, etc.
• Must have served at a similar governance structure at a Board Committee level for a minimum period of three years.
• Industry-related certifications such as ITIL, CISA, Chartered CIO, Pr.CIO, CGEIT, CISM, CISSP, TOGAF, SISSIP, and PMP will be advantageous.

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Key performance areas (Include but are not limited to):

• Corporate Governance: Assist with developing and reviewing committee terms of reference and appropriate governance structures to support objectives. Monitor and regularly review the SIU’s Corporate Governance Policy and Framework.
• Secretariat Support: Assist the Senior Manager: Corporate Secretariat & Governance to ensure high-level support is provided to the Accounting Authority and Corporate Governance Committees. Assist in providing secretariat support when required, including interdepartmental and international committees and/or associations: Human Capital and other Resources Management. Assist in budget planning and management in the CG unit. Assist in managing Human Capital within the OG Unit.

Technical skills:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.

Minimum qualification and experience: 

• B Degree in Law or B. Com Law (NQF 7) or equivalent.
• Five years’ work experience as a legal advisor to corporate governance structures; experience with high-level secretariat and reporting at CGC (or equivalent); experience in implementing corporate governance, policy development and project management.
• Two years’ management/supervisory experience. At least one year’s experience in public-sector corporate governance will be an added advantage.

Deadline: 20 June 2025