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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

VACANCY NO: IRC 2274

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, for the position of Manager, ICT Security and Data Protection in the Department of Information and Communications Technology.

Position Description

The Manager of ICT Security and Data Protection is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the University's cyber security and data protection programs to safeguard the University's digital assets and sensitive information.

Position Requirements

1. A Bachelors’ degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field is required. A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
2.  Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+ CISSP, CIPM, CRisk, etc.) will also be added advantages.

Experience

1. A minimum of six (6) years experience, three (3) of which should have been at senior professional level.
2. Experience in a Higher Education environment is preferred. Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, regulations, best practices, and familiarity with security technologies and tools are essential.
3. In addition, the candidate should excellent leadership, communication, teamwork, and crisis management skills.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In general successful candidate shall be responsible for strategy and policy implementation, Data protection and compliance, incident response and recovery, security awareness and training, vendor and technology evaluation, people management, financial management, and risk management and compliance. These responsibilities will cover but not limited to the following (a) Develop and implement ICT security and data protection plans, (b) ensure compliance with data protection regulations and University data policies, (c) establish and enforce data protection and privacy measures (d) conduct data impact assessments and maintain data protection documentation (e) conduct regular IT systems audits and advise on corrective (f) Conduct risk analysis and maintain an IT systems risk register, (g) Identify cyber threats and vulnerabilities and take proactive measures to mitigate risks, (h) develop and maintain an incident response plan for cyber security incidents, (i) Lead incident response teams in monitoring, identifying and mitigating security breaches, (j) develop and implement security awareness programmes for users, (k) support internal and external unit level audits as per the University policy (l) Address audit findings and recommendations to improve processes and controls,  (m) ensure unit compliance to legislative and statutory requirements and alignment to best practice and standards.

Reporting lines

Reports to: Head: ICT Infrastructure and Enterprise Systems

Responsible for: Senior ICT Security and Data Protection Engineers, and ICT Security and Data Protection Engineers

Remuneration

University of Botswana offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to apply:  Signed letters of applications are to address the stated requirements and provide any information to assist the University to determine suitability of the position.  Applicants should also quote the vacancy number of the post applied for, provide current CV and names and addresses of three (3) referees.   Send the application to:

The Deputy Director, Appointments and Administration, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone.  Telephone:  (267) 355 2040/2048/5844 or Email: hra@ub.ac.bw

All applicants should inform their referees to: (i) quote the Vacancy number and position applied for and (ii) submit their references directly to the above address, before the stipulated closing date.

Hand delivered application should be submitted to office 205 at Block 108. 

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 25th March 2025