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Senior Manager : Information and Cyber Security Intelligence (2743)

Senior Manager : Information and Cyber Security Intelligence (2743)

The South African National Roads AgencyZA
30+ days ago
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Job title : Senior Manager : Information and Cyber Security Intelligence (2743)

Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : August 24, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

  • NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma or equivalent in Information Technology.
  • Advanced certifications such as CISSP or equivalent.
  • 10 years min relevant experience.
  • 5 years managerial experience.

    • KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

    Management :

  • Lead complex projects in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Vendor and contract security negotiations.
  • Project and resource management.
  • Report writing and dashboard presentation.
  • Ability to provide input in the development of the cyber security strategies, aligned with organizational goals.
  • Manage and develop subordinates.
  • Performance management.
  • Training and development.
  • Employee relations.
  • Recruitment.
  • Leave management.
  • Strong knowledge and implementation of security frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO / IEC 27001).
  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and privacy requirements.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with defining and implementing ICT security controls.
  • Provide guidance to and monitor the IT security operations teams regarding patching and antivirus practices, particularly the response to zero-day threats.
  • Develop security policies, procedures, processes and frameworks following industry trends.

    • Reporting :

  • Prepare detailed information and cyber security operations reports and presentations for SANRAL’s senior management.

    • Micro Planning Cycle :

  • Information and Cybersecurity Program Management & Project Planning (Quarterly / Monthly) : Break down SANRAL’s strategic initiatives into actionable projects and manage their execution.
  • Operational Security Management (Daily / Weekly) : Oversee the day-to-day operations of security functions (e.g. Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Oversight : Ensure effective threat monitoring, detection, and alerting. Review SOC performance metrics).
  • Threat & Vulnerability Management (Continuous / Weekly) : Proactively identify and address emerging cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Compliance & Audit Management (Quarterly / Ad-hoc) : Ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies, and prepare for audits.

    • Macro Planning :

  • Organisational & Business Context Alignment (Annual) – Understand SANRAL’s business strategy, critical assets, digital transformation initiatives, and risk tolerance to ensure security efforts support organizational goals.
  • Threat Landscape Assessment – Conduct annual threat assessments to understand the global, regional (including specific threats relevant to South Africa / Africa), and industry-specific threat landscape.
  • Cyber Security Threat Management Gap Analysis - Identify the most significant cyber risks to the organization based on the threat landscape and current security posture.
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