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SIU Information Communications & Technology (ICT) Committee Member (3 Year Term of Office)

Listing reference: siu_000023

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 21 June 2025

Position summary

Industry: Government

Job category: IT-Management

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), a Schedule 3A entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), is an independent statutory body that was established in terms of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. 74 of 1996. The primary mandate of the SIU is to investigate allegations of corruption, malpractice and maladministration in government departments, municipalities and State-Owned Entities, and to recover financial losses suffered by State institutions.

Introduction

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public who wish to serve on the SIU ICT Committee.

Job description

Main purpose: To provide oversight, independent assurance, advice, and strategic guidance in managing the governance of the ICT. This includes overseeing the implementation of the ICT Strategy, assessing the ICT risk exposure of the SIU, prioritising ICT investments, and maximising the ICT capabilities for the benefit of the SIU. Additionally, the role involves advising on ICT best practices and reviewing and recommending ICT policies.

Minimum requirements

Minimum qualification:
A minimum of a relevant degree/diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related qualification.
Experience Required:
Must have a minimum of eight to ten years’ experience in ICT Management, and be experienced in the following fields of ICT:
·       ICT Governance, ICT Industry Legislation
·       IT Security
·       ICT Project Management
·       Data Analytics
·       ICT Audit
·       ICT Risk Management
·       Enterprise and ICT Architecture
Should have experience in the Public Sector/ State-Owned Entities/ Enterprises, have knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and King IV, etc.
Must have served at a similar governance structure at a Board Committee level for a minimum period of three years.
Industry-related certifications such as ITIL, CISA, Chartered CIO, Pr.CIO, CGEIT, CISM, CISSP, TOGAF, SISSIP, and PMP will be advantageous.