ICT Security Administrator

Job Title                                 : ICT Security Administrator

Position Status                     : Permanent

Peromnes Grade                   : P08 (R 844 514.13 CTC Per Annum)

Location                                 : Pretoria: Head Office

Reporting Line                      : Manager: ICT

Overall Job Purpose            :  Responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining the security of the CGS ICT system and infrastructure.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring network security access and protecting against unauthorised access.
• Administer and manage security tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and endpoint protection solutions.
•  Monitor and analyses security logs and alerts to detect and respond to potential security incidents.
•  Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) systems, including user provisioning and de-provisioning for Office 365, Azure environments and on-premises solutions.
• Performing risk assessments, audits, staff training sessions, and monitoring network activity.
• Installing, administering and troubleshooting an organisation’s security solutions.
• Writing up security policies and training documents about security procedures.
• Monitoring systems, networks, Wi-Fi applications and more.
• Developing new security protocols.
• Identifying system and network vulnerabilities.
• Generate regular security reports for management and compliance audits.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate integrity and confidentiality.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Computer Science / Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Relevant Cybersecurity, or a related field certification (ISO27001, CompTIA Security+/ CISSP, CISM).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• 3 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security administration.
• Minimum of at least 3 years of Cybersecurity experience (i.e. planning, designing and execution) (minimum of 3 years cybersecurity program execution is a must).
• Minimum of at least 1 years’ experience with firewalls and hold the relevant vendor certification (i.e. FortiGate Next Generation) (this is a must have).
• Experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint protection.
• Familiarity with cloud security (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 18 September 2025