Information Technology Review Committee

Job title : Information Technology Review Committee (ITRC) Job Location : Gauteng, Centurion Deadline : December 01, 2025 Background The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is a public entity responsible for the regulation of the electronic communications, broadcasting and postal industries in South Africa, as mandated by the ICASA Act, No 13 of 2000, and Electronic Communications Act, No 36 of 2005. ICASA invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to serve on its Information Technology Review Committee (ITRC) at its Head Office in Centurion for a period of three (3) years. ITRC’s role is to ensure that prudent and reasonable steps are taken with regard to Information Technology (IT) Governance of ICASA with the focus being on Digital Transformation for the Authority. Requirements A Post Graduate qualification in Information Technology (IT) or Computer Science or Information Systems or an IT-related postgraduate qualification. Certifications: Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). 5 years extensive experience in Digital Transformation strategy and implementation. Experience working at executive level. Previous experience serving as a member of an IT Steering or Governance Committee – added advantage. Term of Office The successful candidate will serve as a part-time member of the ITRC for a period of three (3) years and will be subject to the ITRC Terms of Reference and such other terms and conditions as prescribed by law and the Council of the Authority. As per Treasury Regulation 20 under Government Notice No. R. 225, published in Government Gazette No. 27388 of 15 March 2005, persons employed by state organs or those serving on such Commissions and Committees of Inquiry will not be entitled to additional remuneration or fees payable for partaking in the work of the Information Technology Review Committee. However, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the governance of ICASA, to gain valuable experience in the ICT sector, and to network with other industry professionals. Disqualification A person may not be appointed if they: are a member of Parliament, any provincial legislature or any municipal council; are an office bearer or employee of any party, movement or organisation of a party-political nature; or any family member has a direct or indirect financial interest in the electronic communications, postal or broadcasting industry; or their business partner or associate holds an office in or with, or is employed by, any person or body, whether corporate or unincorporated. are an unrehabilitated insolvent; have been declared by a court to be mentally ill or disordered; have at any time been convicted, whether in the Republic or elsewhere, of – (i) theft, fraud, forgery or uttering a forged document, perjury, offenses in terms of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1958 (Act No. 6 of 1958), the Corruption Act, 1992 (Act 94 of 1992), Part 1 to 4, or section 17, 20 or 21 of Chapter 2 of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004, or any other offense involving dishonesty; or(ii) an offense under this Act or the underlying statutes; have been sentenced, after the commencement of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1993 (Act No. 200 of 1993), to a period of imprisonment of not less than one year without the option of a fine; have at any time been removed from an office of trust due to misconduct. Closing Date 01 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr