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Advanced Occupational Diploma: Chief Information Officer: Cybersecurity

A QCTO occupational qualification developed by BANKSETA to prepare senior ICT leaders who can drive enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, resilience, and risk management across an organisation.

About the course

A QCTO occupational qualification developed by BANKSETA to prepare senior ICT leaders who can drive enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, resilience, and risk management across an organisation. Delivered via asynchronous modules and readings with synchronous mentorship, executive case studies, and governance simulations via an AI-powered LMS, this programme requires a commitment of 15–30 hours per week of study. This is a nationally recognised qualification registered with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO/SAQA) under SAQA ID 121968. The curriculum is structured to prepare you directly for the industry.

Duration and Program Structure

Duration & Intensity

12–18 Months of self-paced learning.
Required effort: 15–30 hours per week.

Cohort Info

Max Seats: 20 seats per cohort.
Format: 100% Online online lectures & practical labs.

Accreditation & Certificate

SAQA ID: 121968 (NQF Level 7).
Advanced Occupational Diploma: Chief Information Officer: Cybersecurity

Credits Breakdown

Total: 120 credits

  • • Knowledge modules: 40 Credits
  • • Practical modules: 40 Credits
  • • Work experience: 40 Credits

Programme Curriculum

Phase 1: Knowledge (1–6)Cybersecurity Leadership & Governance
  • Management, Leadership and Governance Principles within a Cybersecurity Context
  • Concepts and Principles Underpinning the Provisioning of Secure ICT within an Enterprise
  • Strategic CIO Leadership and Digital Business Strategy
  • Cybersecurity Governance Frameworks and King IV Principles
  • Enterprise Risk Management and Cyber Resilience
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance (POPIA, Cybercrimes Act, ECT Act)
  • AI Governance and Emerging Technologies
Phase 2: Practical (7–12)Enterprise Cybersecurity Practice
  • Provide legal and cybersecurity advisory services
  • Deliver cybersecurity education and awareness programmes
  • Develop cybersecurity strategies and organisational policies
  • Lead enterprise cybersecurity functions and executive decision-making
  • Information Security Management (ISO/IEC 27001 and security architecture)
  • Cyber Threat Management (threat intelligence, SOC and incident response)
Phase 3: Work Experience (13–18)Executive Work-Integrated Learning
  • Cybersecurity instruction and awareness processes
  • Information systems and communications security management
  • Cybersecurity workforce planning and development
  • Develop an enterprise cybersecurity strategy and governance framework
  • Prepare executive cybersecurity reports and a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)

Skills You'll Gain

Cybersecurity Strategy

Develop and lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies aligned to business goals.

Governance & Compliance

Apply King IV, POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act to cybersecurity governance and board reporting.

Enterprise Risk Management

Assess cyber risk and build organisational resilience, continuity and incident response.

Information Security Management

Implement ISO/IEC 27001, security architecture, identity and cloud security.

Executive Leadership

Advise boards, build cybersecurity teams and drive a security-aware culture.

Threat & Incident Management

Oversee threat intelligence, SOC operations and digital forensics readiness.

Career Outcomes

Chief Information Officer (Cybersecurity)
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Head of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Manager
IT Security Director
Applications close in:16:05:20
12 lessons
12–18 Months duration
45 students enrolled
Level: Executive
SAQA ID: 121968
NQF Level: 7
Total: 120 credits
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