The South African State Theatre Jobs – 07 August 2026

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ICT Strategic Committee Member

CLOSING DATE: 7 September 2026

REPORTING TO: SAST COUNCIL
SALARY: ACCORDING TO NATIONAL TREASURY REMUNERATION FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PERIOD: FROM DATE OF APPOINTMENT UNTIL 31 MAY 2029
EQUITY APPOINTMENT: PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES
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THE SOUTH AFRICAN STATE THEATRE (SAST), A National Public Entity listed as such in Schedule 3, Part A of the
Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and established in terms ofthe Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 as an
entity ofthe National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture from which we derive our mandate to provide
access to performance spaces in which the performing arts sector creates productions that are watched by diverse
audiences.
Our overarching outlook and vision is that we are the prestigious theatre of choice for a distinctly Pan-African
experience “The theatre of Africa”.
The South AfricanState Theatre seeks to appointtwo ICTStrategicCommittee experts to join its ICT Strategic Committee
(ICTSC) as IndependentExternal Members.The ICTSCis acommittee establishedtoassistSASTCouncil in carrying outits
mandate in line with the legislation mentioned above as well as other applicable laws and the King Code of Good
Corporate Governance. The external independent members will be required to provide expert advice on
implementing ICT Governance, development of ICT Strategy and (KPA’s) of the ICTSC as outlined in the Committee’s
Charter.

The two independent external members will be appointed to fulfill the below roles:

  1. Chairperson of ICTSC, and
  2. Expert Cyber Security advisor

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. ICTSC Chairperson responsibilities
    Evaluate:
  • Coordinate the development of CGICT Policy
  • Coordinate planning based on direction
    received from the ICT Strategic Committee
  • Determine, prioritise and recommend plans,
    policies, strategies, resource/capacity
    requirements, portfolios of ICT projects, and risk
    management to the ICT Strategic Committee
  • Oversee the identification of the ICT prescriptive
    environment

Direct:

  • Oversee the implementation of approved
    plans, policies, strategies, resource/capacity
    requirements, risk management, benefits
    realisation, portfolios of ICT projects, internal
    and external audits
  • Determine the monitoring criteria and related
    reporting requirements and processes for
    conformance, performance, and assurance
  • Provide direction to all ICT related decisions that
    may have an impact on the business operations
    and culture of the entity that is escalated to the
    to the Committee.
  • Oversee and report on the change
    management implementation for the
    implementation of CGICT
  1. Expert Cybersecurity advisor responsibilities:
  • To serve and advise on the most efficient way
    to protect the SAST system, networks, software,
    data, and information systems against any
    potential attacks.
  • To provide inputin vulnerability testing,threat
    analyses, and security checks.
  • To advise and directthe research on
    cybersecurity criteria, security systems, and
    validation procedures.
  • To participate in ICTSC meetings as an
    advisor and expert in addressing SAST ICT
    vulnerabilities and cyber risks.
  • To advise on accurate ICT cybersecurity
    expenditure and prioritising ICT security
    projects.
  • To provide oversight on the design of ICT
    security architectures for any ICT projects.
  • To advise on investigations and provide
    security solutions using best Cybersecurity
    standard analysis criteria.
  • To interrogate ICT Security technical reports
    and official audit findings relating to ICT
    vulnerabilities.
  • To give professional oversight and guidance
    to security teams.

Competence requirements
a. Strong and dynamic leadership skills.
b. Ability to strategise and solve problems
through analytical reasoning ability and
critical thinking.
c. Expertise in ICT investment, and monitoring
the management
d. Expertise in ICT governance, strategy and
implementation.
e. Expertise in ICT investment, and monitoring
the management and mitigation of ICT risks
as well as cyber security.
f. Expertise in relation to the Department of
Service and Administration (DPSA)
Governance of ICT framework, COBIT, ITIL
and relevant ISO standards.

Qualifications

  • Postgraduate qualification in Information
    Communication Technology (ICT) or
    Computer Science. An equivalent
    qualification with expertise in Information
    Communication Technology (ICT) or
    Computer Science will also be considered.
  • Certifications such as the following, will be
    an added advantage: CGEIT, CRISC, CISA,
    CISM, CISSP, COBIT and/or TOGAF.

Requirements for ICTSC Chairperson

  • A postgraduate qualification in Information
    Technology or related to ICT Governance
    studies.
  • Experience in chairing ICTSC.
  • Strong ICT Governance experience.
  • Candidates should demonstrate experience
    in serving committees, especially in the
    government sector.
  • The ability to dedicate time to the activities
    of the ICT Strategic Committee.
  • International certifications in ICT Governance
    and Cybersecurity background will be an
    added advantage.

REQUIREMENTS
Skills/Competencies

  • Strong leadership and ICT skills.
  • Ability to strategize and solve problems.
  • Strong project management.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly
    under pressure

Requirements for ICTSC Expert Cybersecurity
advisor

  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in an ICT role
    at Senior Management level, preferably in a
    government public entity.
  • Preferably, experience serving as a member
    of an ICT Committee or on an Audit
    Committee providing ICT expertise from an
    oversight perspective.
  • Experience in the following ICT areas:- ICT
    legislation; ICT policy frameworks and
    best practices; ICT governance principles
    and processes; Cyber security; Enterprise
    and ICT architecture; development of ICT
    frameworks, policies and processes; ICT risk
    management; and implementation of ICT
    strategies and plans.
  • Knowledge of legislation applicable to a
    government public entity, in particular the
    Public Finance Management Act, and the
    related National Treasury Regulations.
  • Experience in the following ICT areas:- ICT
    legislation; ICT policy frameworks and
    best practices; ICT governance principles
    and processes; Cyber security; Enterprise
    and ICT architecture; development of ICT
    frameworks, policies and processes; ICT risk
    management; and implementation of ICT
    strategies and plans.
  • Knowledge of legislation applicable to a
    government public entity, in particular the
    Public Finance Management Act, and the
    related National Treasury Regulations.

Interested candidates must clearly indicate the position applied for and submit, via email, a detailed CV, certified
copies of qualifications, and three contactable references to the Human Resources Department.

E-mail cs@statetheatre.co.za

Click here to apply

GENERAL WORKER

CLOSING DATE: 20 AUGUST 2026
DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE
REPORTING TO: MAINTENANCE MANAGER
SALARY: MARKET RELATED
PERIOD: PERMANENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

  • 6 months related experience

KEY PERFORMAMNCE AREAS:

  • Assist with garden services (pruning of trees,
    lawn, and rubble removal.
  • Clean inside and outside the theatre premises.
  • Clean up theatre premises from hazardous or
    obsolete material.
  • Perform manual labour tasks.
  • Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs,
    keep green spaces
  • and walkways clear of debris and litter.

PREFERRED MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • No Qualification required

Interested candidates should indicate the position they are applying for. E-mail certified copies of qualifications and a
CV with 3 contactable references to Human Resources. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

mail jobs@statetheatre.co.za

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications

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