SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM

ICT STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS – EXTERNAL MEMBERS FOR 24 MONTHS. 

South African Tourism (SAT) has a vacancy for two (2) members on its ICT Steering Committee. We are seeking individuals with expertise in Information Technology and Digital Transformation to serve on the committee for 24 months. The external members will report to the Executive Committee and may be required to provide updates to the Board on occasion. We invite applications from qualified individuals with the necessary skills and experience. 

PURPOSE OF THE ICT STEERING COMMITTEE: 

The ICT Steering Committee is a committee of the SA Tourism Executive Management. It is subject to the provisions of the SA Tourism Delegation of Authority, the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, as amended (“Tourism Act”), the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999, as amended (“PFMA”), King IV Report on Corporate Governance, 2016 (“King IV”), and any other applicable laws and regulations. The ICT Steering Committee is an integral element of ICT governance within SAT.

Competency Requirements: 

·       ICT industry legislation, policy frameworks, and best practices. 

·       ICT governance principles and processes. 

·       Extensive understanding of cybersecurity implementation frameworks. 

·       ICT risk management, ITIL processes, and development and implementation of ICT strategies and plans. 

·       Expertise in ICT investment and monitoring the management and mitigation of ICT risks and cyber security, enterprise, and ICT architecture. 

·       Expertise in the public sector corporate Governance frameworks, COBIT, ITIL, and relevant ISO standards. 

·       Deep understanding of data privacy laws such as the POPIA Act and the GDPR. 

·       Must possess solid and dynamic leadership skills. 

·       Analytical reasoning ability. 

·       Good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with EXCO, ARCO Chairperson, and the Board. 

·       Understanding of the Tourism ecosystem. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

·       A minimum of a Post-Graduate Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. 

·       A master’s degree in information technology or computer science will be advantageous. 

·       Industry-related certifications, such as the following, will be an added advantage: CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, and knowledge of Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT). 

·       Applicants must have at least 10 years of experience in an ICT role at t h e Senior Management level, gained in one of the following areas. 

·       Proven knowledge and experience in a public sector process like PFMA. 

·       Previous experience of serving as a member or Chairperson of an ICT Steering Committee or on an Audit Committee providing ICT expertise from an oversight perspective.

Remuneration: 

The remuneration shall align with the approved remuneration policy aligned with the National Treasury remuneration directives. 

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Please send your detailed CV to: hr@southafrica.net

Closing date: 31 August 2026 

Important note: 

Due to the large volume of correspondence, should you not have heard from us, four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. 

No late applications will be accepted.