This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION SECURITY

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Directorate: Information Technology Systems And Security Management

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/100
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology / IT security Engineering, Informatics (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ junior management experience in ICT Infrastructure, application development and ICT Security. Investigation risk analysis. Information Technology security services. Job related skills: Communication skills. Investigative skills. Analytical skills. Liaison skills. Management skills. Work under pressure and meet deadlines. Use a computer for prolonged periods. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Monitor the implementation of security software. Monitor and evaluate solutions such as firewall, SSL encryption, digital signature encryption, antivirus and/or identity and access management. Monitor / oversee network of security resources and vendors: Ensure employees and vendors comply with Departmental Information Security Policies and Procedures. Ensure protection of information communication technology Security services including assets, intellectual property and computer systems. Monitor / oversee external and internal security threats. Identify potential areas of non-compliance, vulnerability and risk. Develops / implements corrective action / plans for resolution of problematic issues. Provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Provide training and Support, Security infrastructures and services. Ensure that all Departmental infrastructure has the correct level of protection to ensure secure operation. Provide information security awareness programs. Provide information security awareness programs.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply by accessing Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered

Enquiries

Mr. L Tshivhase Tel: (012) 338 7211 and Mr R Saila Tel: (012) 338 7296

Note

EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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