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Assistant Director: Ict Security Ref No: Q9/2026/49
Independent Police Investigative Directorate
Pay
R 487 197 per year
Location
Pretoria, Gauteng
a government employer is hiring a Assistant Director: Ict Security Ref No: Q9/2026/49 in Pretoria, Gauteng. Public Service. A degree or higher qualification is required. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Degree required
Vacancy details
Post
36/43
Salary
R487 197 per annum
Centre
National Office
Requirements
An NQF level 7 qualification in ICT as recognized by SAQA or related field. 3- 5 years’ working experience in ICT security environment. Knowledge
Duties
Coordinate ICT Security operations: Administer and monitor firewall activities, provide monthly and quarterly reports, Monitor ICT security compliance with departmental policies, procedures and prescripts, Monitor the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the network and generate reports. Administer and monitor user activity on the network and reporting any violations. Protect data and system integrity: Conduct network penetration and detection/prevention tests and submit monthly reports. Conduct back-ups testing for integrity and restore purposes. Verify that all systems and equipment on the Disaster Recovery (DR) site are updated in line with the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP). Verify that archiving of emails is properly conducted for both outgoing and incoming communications. Update software and hardware systems and equipment at the DR site. Conduct ICT security risk and Compliance: Identify and report on ICT security risks and threats and escalate complicated matters. Compile monthly and quarterly reports. Identify information assets (ICT Systems), potential threats and vulnerability. Evaluate ICT systems quarterly (software & hardware) and submit reports. Conduct market research and benchmarking on ICT security Technologies to improve services and submit reports. Document all ICT security –related changes on system/networks and implementation. Provide ICT security input for network upgrades, design and installations. Respond to security related queries and solve them. Implement systems and conduct Application Testing: Publish approved projects to the web application for processing and implementation. Test new software and applications before deployment to ensure compliance. Certify software and hardware before installation or implementation. Manage resources and Record-keeping: Conduct maintenance and awareness campaigns on ICT security matters. Update all ICT security equipment and software records in registers. Verify equipment and software for disposal to ensure compliance with policies and prescripts.
Enquiries
Mr. T Moletsane Tel No: (012) 399 0016
Applications
Independent Police Investigative Directorate, National Office Private Bag X941, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver to Benstra Building, 473 Stanza Bopape & Church Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, or email Recruitment14@ipid.gov.za (Please indicate the post name and reference number on the subject line) when applying through e-mail. FOR ATTENTION : Mr. DS Baloyi Tel No: (012) 399 0202
Reference
Q9/2026/49
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026