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SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM
 


 ICT STEERING COMMITTEE- CHAIRPERSON 
 
South African Tourism has an opportunity for an ICT Steering Committee Chairperson with Information Technology and Digital Transformation expertise and, therefore, would like to invite a suitable person to serve as a Chairperson of this Committee for 24 months. The Chairperson will report to the Executive Committee (EXCO) and may be required to update the Board occasionally. Therefore, we invite individuals with the required skills and experience to apply. 
 
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 like the POPIA Act and 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. 
 
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 highly 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 the Senior Management level gained within either 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.




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Remuneration: 
The remuneration shall align with the approved remuneration policy aligned to National Treasury remuneration directives. 
 
Visit us @ www.southafrica.net
 
Please send your detailed CV to: hr@southafrica.net
 
Closing date: 31 March 2024. 
 
No late applications will be accepted. 
 
Should you hear from us within two (2) weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.