ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: IT INFORMATION SECURITY

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: IT Infrastructure and Telephony

Reference number: HO 2026/11/49
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

Recognised Degree or National Diploma in Information Technology related field, appropriate experience dedicated in IT Security environment. 3-5 years’ experience in IT security environment. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Ability to install patches, anti-viruses, backup software and hardware. Ability to implement disaster recovery. Ability to install patches, antiviruses, backup software and hardware. Understanding of advanced security protocols and standards. Solid knowledge of information security principles and practices. Good written and oral ability. Able to communicate complex ideas concisely. Presentation, information gathering, problem solving, analytical and interpretation skills.

Duties

Manage threat and vulnerability. Conduct vulnerability assessments and produce reports with mitigation actions. Ensure and identified critical threats are addressed within agreed timelines. Administer IT security systems. Maintain patch compliance across servers and workstations. Ensure anti-virus and filtering systems are updated daily with zero lapses. Monitor the response of security incidents detection. Identify, detect, mitigate and respond to security incidents using security tools. Maintain continuous monitoring with documented intrusion detection logs. Ensure compliance with ICT policies across the department. Review and update ICT policies annually or when new risks emerge. Conduct bi-annual audits to verify adherence to standards. Administer business continuity and disaster recovery. Test disaster recovery plans twice per year with documented outcomes. Ensure system backups are performed daily and verified weekly. Management of human resources, finance and assets. Management of performance information.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.