Job Description

• To ensure ICTS operating environment complies with external regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• To provide comprehensive assessment of IT Risk and Compliance in the IT Strategic Governance & Risk section of ICTS, ensuring effective implementation of risk strategies, supervising a team, ICTS process management, audits, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree or BTech in Information Technology (IT), or equivalent IT qualification
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in IT Risk, Compliance within an IT Risk and Compliance function.
• Certification in COBIT, M_O_R, or ITIL will be an added advantage. However, candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements but do not have all certifications may be considered for conditional appointment, provided the certification is obtained within one year of employment.
• Experience working in an academic environment and project management experience would be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Governance (Processes, Procedures, and Policies)
• Risk Assessment and Quality Assurance
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity
• Compliance (Internal compliance and external regulatory compliance)
• Audit Coordination and resolution of findings
• Electronic Document Management
• Report and Administration
• Team Supervision and Development

Competencies

• Team leadership skills
• People Management skills
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Project Management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• IT Governance knowledge and skills.
• IT Risk knowledge and skills.
• IT Compliance knowledge and skills.
• IT Audit knowledge and skills.
• Electronic Document Management skills.
• Communication and writing skills.
• Collaboration.
• Organizational Skills.
• Report writing skills
• Detail-oriented.
• Administrative Efficiency.
• Coordination Skills.
• Client Focus.
• Teamwork.

General Information
Closing date: 30 August 2025
For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: sizaod@cput.ac.za
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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.