Chief Information Security Officer

Avbob; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in South Africa seeks an Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead its cybersecurity efforts. In this strategic role, you will execute the company’s information security strategy, manage regulatory compliance, and mitigate cyber risks. Key responsibilities include overseeing disaster recovery, implementing training programs, and collaborating with other departments to ensure security across the organization. This position comes with competitive remuneration and a culture focused on employee development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employee development support

Qualifications

• Experience leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives.
• Proficient in regulatory compliance such as POPIA and GDPR.
• Strong understanding of IT security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute information security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Serve as advisor to executives on innovation and cyber risk.
• Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud and AI.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
• Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.
• Implement training programs to enhance cybersecurity culture.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy development

Risk management

Cloud security

Compliance with POPIA, GDPR

Employee training programs

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity

Job description

Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise‑wide cyber security efforts. In this strategic leadership role, you will drive the Group’s information security strategy and ensure the protection of AVBOB's digital assets, systems, and data. You will play a critical part in upholding regulatory compliance, managing cyber risk, and strengthening our reputation as a trusted service provider. You will be compensated with a competitive remuneration package and supported in a culture that values employee development and rewards high performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute AVBOB's information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.
• Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).
• Lead security assessments, technology deployments, and compliance audits.
• Collaborate with ICT, PMO, and Group Risk to manage enterprise‑wide security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO *****, and industry standards (NIST, PCI‑DSS, CIS).
• Minimise legal, reputational, and financial risk through proactive governance.
• Develop and enforce AVBOB's Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
• Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.
• Lead security audits, assessments, and real‑time threat investigations.
• Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.
• Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function.