Information Security Officer
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is recruiting for Information Security Officer in Gauteng (Pretoria), Gauteng. The advertised salary is R338 106 per annum (Level 07). Applications close on 28 September 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.
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Requirements
- Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Management / Records Management / Security Management (NQF Level
- 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in relevant working environment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of information security, records management, and minimum information standards.
- Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written), Facilitation, Report writing, Interpersonal relations and analytical.
- Must be able to travel extensively.
Role information
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform document/information management control.
- Implement Document and Information Security in terms of MISS.
- Monitor and inspect the movement of information within DLRRD.
- Implement standards for ensuring controlled access of information.
- Implement departmental security policies and standard operating procedures.
- Develop standard operating procedures in line with MISS.
- Ensure classification of sensitive information in line with MISS.
- Ensure that all officials complete declaration of secrecy forms.
- Perform security audits.
- Perform after-hours inspections.
- Report incidents pertaining to information security.
- Ensure that all officials complete declaration of secrecy forms.
- Facilitate Communication Security through SSA.
- Conduct ad hoc Registries Security inspection in line with MISS.
- Integrated Security Strategy of DLRRD in line with MISS and MPSS.
- Conduct Information Security Awareness.
- Conduct induction presentations to newly appointed officials.
- Conduct feedback sessions on Security Audit and Assessments.
- Conduct Integrated Security Awareness.
- Develop an awareness pamphlet and ensure communication.
- Develop and Communicate Information Security Plans.
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1. Confirm that you qualify
Compare your own qualifications and experience with every requirement above. Do not rely on the job title alone, and do not add experience or credentials you cannot support.
2. Prepare the correct documents
Use the official advert as the final checklist. The structured details currently indicate: Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other, and a correctly completed Z83.
3. Check the reference, method and deadline
Use reference 3/1/1/1/2026/233 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.
Source recordComplete official advert and noticesOpen
INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Gauteng. The closing date is 28 September 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Reference Number | 3/1/1/1/2026/233 |
| Number of Posts | Not stated |
| Salary | R338 106 per annum (Level 07) |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | Gauteng (Pretoria) |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 61 |
Requirements
- Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Management / Records Management / Security Management (NQF Level
- 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in relevant working environment.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of information security, records management, and minimum information standards.
- Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written), Facilitation, Report writing, Interpersonal relations and analytical.
- Must be able to travel extensively.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Perform document/information management control.
- Implement Document and Information Security in terms of MISS.
- Monitor and inspect the movement of information within DLRRD.
- Implement standards for ensuring controlled access of information.
- Implement departmental security policies and standard operating procedures.
- Develop standard operating procedures in line with MISS.
- Ensure classification of sensitive information in line with MISS.
- Ensure that all officials complete declaration of secrecy forms.
- Perform security audits.
- Perform after-hours inspections.
- Report incidents pertaining to information security.
- Ensure that all officials complete declaration of secrecy forms.
- Facilitate Communication Security through SSA.
- Conduct ad hoc Registries Security inspection in line with MISS.
- Integrated Security Strategy of DLRRD in line with MISS and MPSS.
- Conduct Information Security Awareness.
- Conduct induction presentations to newly appointed officials.
- Conduct feedback sessions on Security Audit and Assessments.
- Conduct Integrated Security Awareness.
- Develop an awareness pamphlet and ensure communication.
- Develop and Communicate Information Security Plans.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- of information security, records management, and minimum information standards.
- Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written), Facilitation, Report writing, Interpersonal relations and analytical.
- Must be able to travel extensively.
Application Instructions
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post233@dlrrd.gov.za
Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600
Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post233@dlrrd.gov.za
Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Department Notes
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Circular Notes
Circular Notes
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service
Enquiries
Ms K Rathokolo Tel No: (012) 312 8567
Required Documents
Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
- Source pages: 61
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
Application information
How to apply
Source and disclaimer
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular
Job83 is independent and is not a government app. Verify the original vacancy source before applying.
- Reference
- 3/1/1/1/2026/233
- Circular
- 33 / 2026
- Page
- 61
- Checked
- 11 Sept 2026
Application method
Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.
Application steps
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post233@dlrrd.gov.za Application address: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post233@dlrrd.gov.za