Department of Government Printing Works

Director: Ict Security, Governance, Risk And Compliance Strategy

Salary or stipendR1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), all-inclusive package

The Department of Government Printing Works is looking for a Director: Ict Security, Governance, Risk And Compliance Strategy. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

PretoriaApplications close 9 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/144, page 83

Reference number: GPW 26/06
Appointment: Permanent
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Job level: 13
Centre: Pretoria
Directorate: Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation. Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure delivery on set targets for the

What you will need

A Grade 12 plus Degree (equivalent to NQF 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA) in Information Technology /Computer Science/ Business Information.
Added Advantage: CCNA, COMPTIA Server+ Certificate COBIT 5, ITIL, IT Service Management certification, Information Security certifications, KING 3 or 4, Project Management, CISSP, CISP, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, TOGAF.
Valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge of the basic configuration of the various systems like Transversal Systems (BAS, LOGIS, PERSAL).
Sound knowledge and application of the GITO Requirements and Frameworks.
Knowledge of the State Information Technology Agency Act 88 of 1998.
Knowledge of the government policy framework consultation paper developed by GITO.
Sound knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS, The position paper on information security ISO 17799 (Information Security framework).
Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Understanding of corporate Governance Principles as well as Human Resources legislation and prescripts.
Extending working hours are required.
Travel will be required.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior level (Deputy Director) in ICT environment.

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence.

Key responsibilities

Manage the design and implementation plans for infrastructure architecture: Manage the enforcement of infrastructure architecture execution as well as ongoing refinement tasks regarding infrastructure architecture.
Manage the evaluation of technology, market trends and industry development on business within the GPW.
Manage the identifying of the prospective impact on business within the GPW and the identification of a need to change technical architecture to incorporate infrastructure needs.
Manage the safeguarding of information assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems: Manage the protection of the IT system by defining access privileges, controlling structures and resources.
Manage the implementing of security improvements by assessing the current situation, evaluating trends and anticipating the necessary

Additional details

Grade: National

How to apply

Link : GPW 26/06

Enquiries: Mr Z Gwiba
Telephone: (012) 748 6090