CYBERSECURITY AND INTERNET GOVERNANCE REFFERENCE NO: CDCSIG AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS REFFERENCEESNO: DIRIC
CYBERSECURITY AND INTERNET GOVERNANCE REFERENCE NO: CDCSIG
Nature of Appointment: Permanent
The purpose of this position is to oversee the operation and provision of cybersecurity and internet governance services in accordance with the department’s mandate and strategic requirements.
SALARY:
R1,554,696 per annum (Level 14), (the all-inclusive remuneration package includes a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund, and a flexible portion as per applicable rules).
CENTRE: Pretoria, Hatfield
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Information Security / Computer Science / Telecommunication or a relevant equivalent qualification recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Cybersecurity Frameworks / ICT Risk Management / Regulatory Compliance environment at a senior managerial level.
Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level in – Strategic Capability and Leadership, Government Administrative Processes, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Problem Solving and Analysis, Customer Focus, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management. Technical Competencies: Cybersecurity Strategy, ICT Policy Development, Internet Governance Expertise, Network Security Architecture, ICT Incident Response Management, ICT Crisis Management, ICT Risk Management, ICT Threat Intelligence, Regulatory Compliance.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will oversee the creation and enforcement of internet governance policies, ensuring they support the secure, resilient, and effective management of South Africa’s internet infrastructure. Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive national cybersecurity strategy that addresses emerging threats and aligns with global standards. Ensure the protection and security of national network infrastructures, with a focus on safeguarding critical information systems and data.
Oversee the establishment and management of the national incident response framework, coordinating efforts to detect, respond to, and mitigate the impact of cyber threats and attacks. Establish and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector partners, international organizations, and civil society to enhance national and regional cybersecurity collaboration. Ensure that cybersecurity and internet governance initiatives comply with both national and international legal and regulatory requirements.
Oversee initiatives to enhance cybersecurity skills and awareness across government institutions, private industry, and the broader public through training programs and awareness campaigns. Regularly assess and refine cybersecurity strategies, policies, and incident response plans to ensure their effectiveness and continued relevance to emerging threats. Oversee the performance of state-owned entities.
Contribute to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, manage financial resources, drive change and operational excellence, and manage compliance.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029
APPLICATIONS: application link: CLICK HERE
DIRECTOR: INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS REFERENCE NO: DIRIC
Nature of Appointment: Permanent
The purpose of this position is to manage and drive the provision of internal communication and language services.
SALARY:
R1,317,384 per annum (Level 13), (the all-inclusive remuneration package includes a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund, and a flexible portion as per applicable rules).
CENTRE: Pretoria, Hatfield
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Communications / Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations / Media Relations / Graphic Design or a relevant equivalent qualification recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Communications / Media environment at a middle/senior managerial level.
Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: At an advanced level – Strategic Capability and Leadership, Government Administrative Processes, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management, Problem Solving and Analytic Skills. Technical Competencies: Graphic Design, Speech Writing, Advertising, Content Curation, Campaigning, Digital Information Platforms Management, Website Design, Editing.
DUTIES:
The successful candidate will manage and drive the development, review, and implementation of strategic frameworks, policies, and an integrated internal communication strategy aligned with the Department’s strategic objectives. Manage and drive continuous improvement of internal communication platforms such as the intranet, newsletters, internal bulletins, emails, and digital collaboration tools to facilitate timely information sharing. Manage and design operational frameworks, innovative tools, channels, systems, and platforms to enable internal communication workflow, employee participation and engagement, and reporting thereof.
Develop and manage employee engagement and internal and events management programs and plans to foster an effective communication environment. Coordinate the planning and dissemination of internal campaigns, announcements, and key organizational messages to ensure consistency, clarity, and impact across the Department. Manage and drive editorial and language management services in terms of the Language Act and provide creative design services.
Provide communication support to the Executive Authority and senior management by preparing internal messages, speeches, talking points, and announcements to enhance leadership visibility and transparency. Ensure that all internal communication content is accurate, consistent, aligned with departmental messaging, and compliant with government communication standards and protocols. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communication initiatives through feedback mechanisms, surveys, and analytics, and implement improvements where necessary.
Contribute to key result areas such as strategic functional leadership, manage human resources, manage financial resources, drive change and operational excellence, and manage compliance.
ENQUIRIES:
Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029
APPLICATIONS: application link: CLICK HERE