DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ICT DATA GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE(REF: DDDGRC)

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12) (the all-inclusive remuneration package
consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension
Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules).
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CENTRE : Pretoria, Hatfield
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 6 qualification in Information Technology / Computer
Science / Electronic Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification as
recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5)
years’ experience ofs which three (3) years should be at an Assistant Director
/ middle managerial level or equivalent working experience in Information
Communication Technology, Digital Government or Digital Transformation
environment. Skills / Competencies And Knowledge: Job knowledge, Quality
of work, Initiatives, Planning and executions, Communication, Teamwork,
Reliability, Data governance principles, Metadata management and
interoperability frameworks, Data management tools and platforms to support
secure data handling, Risk Management, Project Management, Software
Development in Java/PHP/Python.
DUTIES : The purpose of the post is to support the implementation of data governance
frameworks, policies, and standards by coordinating operational data
management activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements and enabling secure and ethical use of government digital data
assets in support of digital government and digital transformation. The
successful candidate will support the rollout, operationalisation, and
continuous improvement of data governance frameworks, including master
data management, metadata, and data catalogue implementation. Monitor and
evaluate data quality, integrity, and security across ICT systems, ensuring
timely identification and resolution of risks or non-compliance issues. Promote
and apply digital government principles (openness, transparency, citizencentricity, and interoperability) in all data-related initiatives and systems.
Support in monitoring adherence to relevant legislation (e.g., POPIA, PFMA,
and ICT regulations) and industry standards for data protection, retention, and
ethical use. Contribute to building institutional capacity in data governance and
support initiatives to strengthen interoperability of systems across the
department and SOEs. Ensure departmental adherence to data protection
regulations and support the enforcement of national and international
standards on data governance and cybersecurity. Lead the technical and
governance aspects of implementing and monitoring the digital transformation
roadmap’s data exchanger and related MOSIP integration projects. Provide
input and technical support in the oversight of related DCDT State-Owned
Entities (SOEs), ensuring alignment with departmental data governance,
compliance and integration standards. Identify and report emerging risks in
data governance, security, and compliance, and recommend corrective or
preventative actions to senior management. Contributing to key result areas
such as project management, manage financial resources, driving change and
operational excellence and manage compliance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Cilo +27 12 427 8514, Ms N Khosa +27 12 427 8260, Ms N Sekele +27
12 427 8599
APPLICATION : Link CLICK HERE