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SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC)
 
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education, training and practice in the Republic of South Africa. It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005). 
 


​The SANC currently has the following vacancy, and candidates that meet the requirements as provided are invited to apply:
 
ICT GOVERNANCE AND SECURITY SPECIALIST 
 
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT 
 
DIVISION : INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 
POSITION : SPECIALIST: ICT GOVERNANCE AND SECURITY 
REFERENCE NUMBER : ICTGSS/001/09/2025 
REMUNERATION : NEGOTIABLE 
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT : PERMANENT 
 
CLOSING DATE : 17 OCTOBER 2025 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
 
NOTE: YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE, AND WHERE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS:
  • Grade 12 
  • Bachelors Degree/Diploma/National Diploma in Computer Science / Information Systems/ Information Technology/Software Development or equivalent IT related qualification 
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in ICT and three years’ experience in IT Governance, IT Security (cybersecurity), risk management, and compliance. 
  • Relevant CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification or equivalent. 
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS 
  • COBIT5 Foundation Certificate 
  • ISO 27001/2 training/Certificate 
  • Security + training/certificate 
  • ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate 
  • IT Security certification- CISM / CISSP, any cyber security certificate or equivalent 
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certificate 
  • Experience in Patch Management, anti-virus and vulnerability management 
  • Experience in developing and implementing ICT Disaster Recovery Plans 
  • Prior IT audit experience 
 
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 
  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of ICT governance frameworks (such as COBIT, ITIL) and information security standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, GDPR). 
  • Technical skills: Strong knowledge of current ICT technologies and operations architecture, policies, processes, systems, and tools. 
  • Job Knowledge – Security and ICT Governance Specialist 
  • Quality of work 
  • Reliability, Initiative, Flexibility 
  • Teamwork
  • Demonstrates precision and thoroughness in the development, implementation, and review of security policies, procedures, and controls. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments, security audits, and compliance checks with a strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation integrity, and alignment with industry standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and COBIT. 
  • Acts as a trusted advisor, facilitating cross-departmental understanding of security risks and governance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and COBIT. Engages regularly with external partners, vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment on cybersecurity standards, incident response coordination, and third-party risk management. Ability to translate business needs into ICT and operational policies and solutions. 
  • Planning and execution. 
  • Knowledge of ICT project planning, application development, and ICT governance best practices. 
  • Continuous learning and ability to apply new knowledge to improve quality management and governance. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
  • Develop, facilitate and implement ICT Governance, Compliance and Standards framework. 
  • Develop, facilitate and implement ICT Risk management plan. 
  • Develop, review and implement ICT policies, procedures, frameworks and internal controls
  • Carries out Active Directory (AD) and business application systems user and administrator audit 
  • Ensures the implementation of legislated requirements such as ISO 27001:2022 – Information Security, Cyber Security and data protection, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI) 
  • Ensures compliance with ICT policies by all employees with access to SANC ICT facilities and environments 
  • Monitors and reports on compliance on a frequent basis through performance of statistical sampling and monitoring 
  • Ensures that systems and procedures are in compliance with industry standards, e.g. ISO 27000 – 27004 
  • Promotes and supports a culture of ICT compliance, risk avoidance / mitigation and corporate accountability throughout the organization 
  • Liaises with all departments and ICT users to ensure compliance and correction of all ICT governance issues 
  • Identifies and implements opportunities for automation or efficiencies to improve governance / audit controls 
  • Ensure that ICT internal and external audits are carried out within set timeframes 
  • Ensure that controls are put in place as per audit outcomes 
  • Manage ICT risk register 
  • Manage ICT contract and license register 
  • Ensure that Service Level Agreement are in place, reviewed and monitored 
  • Conduct end user information security awareness campaigns 
  • Identify threats, assess vulnerability, determine risk, implement control strategies (to reduce risk) monitor and review Perform windows and antivirus patch management 
  • Reviews infrastructure and network systems, including configuration and architecture, in order to assess risk and improve information security 
  • Provides implementation roadmaps for ICT security projects to ensure security controls and measurements are put in place 
  • Liaises with all departments and ICT users to ensure compliance and correction of all ICT security issues 
  • Manages a vulnerability management system in line with current risk management system 
  • Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager/ supervisor. 
  • Receives reports of security incidents and conducts thorough investigations, prepares written findings and recommendations, along with follow-up evaluations, and analyses patterns and trends.





​APPLICATIONS:
  • All interested applicants must CLICK HERE to access the PNET website, where they can register or update their profiles and apply for the position by following the instructions outlined in the advertisement. 
  • No manual/email applications will be accepted. 
  • Incomplete applications and those which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered. 
 
THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: 
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae, taking cognisance of the minimum requirements of the advertised position. 
 
The following documents must be sent only if you are invited as part of the shortlisting process – please ensure our HR Department receives it at least five workdays before the interview: 
  • Copies of Identity Document 
  • Grade 12 Certificate 
  • The highest required qualification/s 
  • Professional affiliation certificate where necessary. 
  • Driver’s licence where necessary. 
 
NOTE:
  • The SANC may request academic records for general qualifications/certificates that do not specify the major courses to determine the major course of the qualification. 
  • All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate. The SANC will conduct background checks (e.g. employment verification and reference checks as indicated on the CV, as well as in respect of criminal record, citizenship, financial records, qualifications, driver’s license and professional registration, if applicable). 
  • First preference will be given to South African citizens. 
  • The successful candidate will be appointed on a 12-month probation basis and will be permanently employed if all of the performance requirements are met during probation. 
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only; therefore, if you have not been contacted within four (4) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful. 
  • The SANC is committed to employment equity and therefore people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
ENQUIRIES:
Enquiries may be directed to Mr. Phuti Mahanyele at Tel. no (012) 420 1068. 
 
The South African Nursing Council reserves the right not to make any appointment.