Chief Information Security Officer

Avbob South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to drive strategic cybersecurity initiatives and protect its digital assets. This role involves developing an information security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing cyber risks. We offer a competitive remuneration package and value employee development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employee development opportunities

Performance rewards

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Strong background in information security strategy and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record in risk governance and threat mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute AVBOB's information security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats like ransomware and data breaches.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO, and industry standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy development

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Cyber threat identification

Cloud security

AI security management

Data analytics security

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise-wide cyber security efforts.

In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the Group's information security strategy, ensuring 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 working for a company that is over years old with strong values.

In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package.

You will be working for an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Responsibilities Include

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