CDM Municipality
Applications are hereby invited for an independent, suitably qualified and experienced professional from the ICT Sector to serve as the Independent Chairperson of the ICT Steering Committee for Capricorn District Municipality for a period of three (3) years in accordance with Section 166 of the Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, Local Government Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulation of 2001.
REQUIREMENTS
Suitable candidates should possess a post-graduate degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) or Computer Science or equivalent qualification with expertise in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
A master’s degree in computer science, Computer Audit or ICT and ISACA membership will serve as an advantage.
The candidate must have served as a member of an ICT Steering Committee in the Local Government or Public Sector for at least three years or have experience as an Audit Committee Member responsible for ICT Governance oversight in the public sector at a national level for at least five years.
COMPETENCIES
- 3 years or more experience as an ICT Steering Committee Chairperson within the Local Government or Municipality or Municipal Entity with positive audit outcomes.
- At least five years proven knowledge and understanding of King IV Report on Corporate Governance requirements and Government related legislation, policies and processes
- A demonstrated track record of diligence and integrity
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Must currently not be serving in more than three ICT Steering Committee or Audit Committees
DUTIES
The ICT Steering Committee at municipality is an oversight body which operates and discharges its duties according to Section 3.1.10 of the Treasury Regulation. Roles and responsibilities of the ICT Steering Committee Chairperson include the chairing of the ICT Steering Committee whose responsibilities include, amongst others, the following:
- Promote the effective use of ICT within the municipality
- Provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of the ICT policies to ensure effective deployment and provision of ICT infrastructure and services within the municipality.
- Oversight and reporting on ICT Security (including cyber security) to ensure the protection of electronic information, information systems and infrastructure to maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability of information
- Articulation of the ICT Risk appetite and its management within the risk management practices of the municipality
- Performance monitoring of external ICT service providers (3rd parties) through Service Level Agreements and service management engagements
- Report to the Audit Committee quarterly in a format as outlined in the internal audit framework as published by Treasury.
REMUNERATION
The appointed Chairperson will be remunerated according to the rates approved by the Council.
A detailed CV and profile should be submitted for attention of
The Municipal Manager
Capricorn District Municipality
P.O Box 4100
POLOKWANE
0700
Closing date: 30 November 2024 Enquiries: Ms. Hellen Mamabolo: (015) 294 1018