South African Tourism ICT Steering Committee Members Vacancy 2026
South African Tourism
Hospitality & Tourism (CATHSSETA)
More South African Tourism posts →Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
31 Aug 2026
Closes tomorrow
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- National (All Provinces)
- SETA
- FASSET
- Posted
- 07 Aug 2026
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Opportunity Overview
South African Tourism (SAT) is inviting applications for two (2) external members to join its ICT Steering Committee. This appointment is for a 24-month term, seeking individuals with robust expertise in Information Technology and Digital Transformation.
The ICT Steering Committee is an integral part of SAT's ICT governance, advising the Executive Committee and potentially providing updates to the Board. This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the strategic oversight of ICT within a key national entity.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum of a Post-Graduate Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science.
- At least 10 years of experience in an ICT role at Senior Management level.
- Proven knowledge and experience in public sector processes, specifically the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Previous experience serving as a member or Chairperson of an ICT Steering Committee, or on an Audit Committee providing ICT expertise from an oversight perspective.
- Deep understanding of data privacy laws, including the POPIA Act and the GDPR.
- Proficiency in ICT industry legislation, policy frameworks, and best practices.
- Expertise in ICT governance principles and processes.
- Extensive understanding of cybersecurity implementation frameworks.
- Knowledge of ICT risk management, ITIL processes, and the development and implementation of ICT strategies and plans.
- Expertise in ICT investment, monitoring the management and mitigation of ICT risks, cybersecurity, enterprise, and ICT architecture.
- Expertise in public sector corporate Governance frameworks, COBIT, ITIL, and relevant ISO standards.
- Solid leadership skills.
- Analytical reasoning ability.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with EXCO, ARCO Chairperson, and the Board.
- Understanding of the Tourism ecosystem.
- A Master’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science will be an advantage.
- Industry-related certifications such as CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT, and knowledge of Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT) will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as an external member of the SA Tourism ICT Steering Committee.
- Provide expertise in Information Technology and Digital Transformation.
- Report to the Executive Committee on ICT governance matters.
- Provide updates to the Board on occasion.
- Contribute to the strategic oversight of ICT within South African Tourism.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their detailed CV to the following email address:
- Email: hr@southafrica.net
The closing date for applications is 31 August 2026.
This listing in context
What the 338 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 136
- Open to all provinces
- 25
- Closing within 7 days
- 4
24% of the 136 live permanent posts we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 338 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change.
What you'll need to apply
Municipalities, state-owned companies and public entities each run their own process, mostly on their own application form rather than the Z83 — use a Z83 only where this advert asks for one. Send exactly what it lists.
- The employer’s own application form
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copies of any qualifications
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How the selection usually runs
- Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
- Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.
What you leave with
Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.
Where this leads next
Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
About FASSET & this sector
FASSET covers finance, accounting and auditing, and its learnerships are a well-known pipeline into professional bodies like SAICA and SAIPA.
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