assistant director: security and facilities management (information security), Ref No. LDOE 183/01/2026

Apply for assistant director: security and facilities management (information security) at department of department of education. Closing date 2026-03-06.

Job Summary

Department: department of education

Directorate: security and facilities management services

Province: limpopo

Reference: LDOE 183/01/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-06

Salary: R468,459

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 9

Centre: Head Office, Polokwane Information Security (X1 Post) Projects (X1 Post)

Minimum Qualification

Relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Experience Required

5 years in Information and Physical Security Management

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Knowledge of Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
  • Information Technology Policy Implementation
  • Document and Communication Security
  • Risk Assessment and Management
  • Team Leadership and Supervision
  • Analytical and Planning Skills
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Interpersonal and Presentation Skills.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years' experience
  • At least three (3) years must be at lower management or supervisory level (Salary Level 7/8) within Security Management or Information Security.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Monitor and safeguard communication and information security across the department
  • Oversee document security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive records
  • Coordinate and lead information security awareness programs for departmental staff
  • Facilitate the implementation of Information Technology (IT) security policies and frameworks
  • Ensure compliance with the Minimum Information Security Standards (MISS)
  • Lead teams in identifying security vulnerabilities within the schooling system's administrative infrastructure
  • Manage human and financial resources within the security sub-directorate.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R468459 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Matupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Reference No:

LDOE 183/01/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: LDOE 183/01/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

MISS stands for Minimum Information Security Standards. It is the official government policy on information security that all departments must follow. Familiarity with this document is essential for the practical assessment.
While the branch is 'Security and Facilities,' the specific duties for this post are heavily weighted toward 'Information Security.' This includes protecting digital communications, sensitive physical documents, and ensuring staff are trained to avoid security breaches.
The branch covers Facilities Management, but your listed duties focus on the information and policy side of security. However, as an Assistant Director in this unit, you may still oversee broader security contracts or physical access control systems as they relate to document safety.

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