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Job Details
Division
ICTS
Business Unit
IT Strategy Governance & IT Projects
Minimum experience
Director
Company primary industry
Higher Education
Job functional area
Information Technology
Contract term
5 Years
Job Description
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
POST- Director: IT Strategy, Governance and IT Projects
Reference Number – 30000214
Purpose of the Job
To provide strategic leadership in ICT strategy, governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and project management, ensuring ICT services at DUT are secure, efficient, compliant, and aligned with the institution’s Strategic Map 2030 and governance frameworks. Accountable for the management, monitoring and reporting on the systems and processes that supports governance, risk, security and continuity within ICT.
Minimum Formal Qualification Required
Honours (NQF 8) in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT Governance, or related field.
Ideal
Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in IT Governance, Information Security, or Business Administration, with certifications in project management and cybersecurity (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT).
Minimum Experience Required
8 years’ ICT management experience, with at least 3 years in ICT governance, projects, or cybersecurity 5 years spent on the job
10–12 years in ICT strategy, governance, and risk management in higher education or large corporate sector, with proven project leadership.
Key Competencies Requirements
Knowledge of ICT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001).
Project management and portfolio management expertise.
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and controls.
Leadership and people management skills.
Financial management and resource allocation ability.
Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
Ideal
Expertise in audit processes, POPIA/GDPR compliance, and risk management.
Experience in digital transformation and change management.
Strong networks in higher education ICT governance and cybersecurity.
Knowledge of innovation in ICT to support teaching, research, and operations.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture in alignment with DUT ICT Strategy. Lead ICT governance, risk management, and compliance in line with King IV, COBIT, and ITIL frameworks.
Oversee the portfolio of ICT strategic and digital transformation projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and time.
Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of DUT’s cybersecurity and information security frameworks.
Manage ICT risk registers, internal controls, and ensure compliance with POPIA, DHET directives, and other relevant legislation.
Oversee budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation within ICT.
Drive stakeholder engagement across academic and administrative units to ensure ICT initiatives support institutional priorities.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and capacity building within ICT governance, project management, and cybersecurity teams.
Special Requirements
Willingness to work extended hours during ICT incidents or project deadlines.
Availability to respond to urgent ICT risk, cybersecurity, or audit matters.
Commitment to DUT’s transformation and digitalisation agenda.
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Mr. Viko Mazwi
Status of Position: Permanent
Applications should include:
A fully completed prescribed application form (available at Careers@DUT)
A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
Cover Letter
Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
ID Copy
Matric Certificate
Current contactable referees
Please note:
The University reserves the right not to appoint.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan.
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