Cyber Risk & Assurance Advisor (Cape Town Or Johannesburg)

Integrity360; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cyber security firm is looking for a Cyber Risk & Assurance Advisor to join their team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. This full-time position requires providing strategic guidance on information security risks and compliance management for various clients. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in the Cyber Risk space, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex challenges. This role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment, supporting client needs while ensuring robust security practices.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic workplace culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Risk, Compliance and Security Management.
• Good level of senior leadership experience in risk and compliance.
• Strong understanding of data privacy and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Virtual Information Security Officer providing guidance.
• Conduct privacy and security audits in line with recognised frameworks.
• Assist clients in developing compliance and security policies.

Skills

Leadership in risk management

Cyber Risk and Compliance management

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinking

Understanding of GDPR

Education

Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.)

Job description

Cyber Risk & Assurance Advisor (Cape Town or Johannesburg)

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About Us

Integrity is the largest independent cyber security provider in Europe, with a growing international presence spanning the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.

With over employees across 12 locations and six Security Operations Centres (SOCs)—including Dublin, Sofia, Stockholm, Madrid, Rome and Cape Town— we support more than 2, clients across a wide range of industries.

Over 80% of our team are technical experts, focused on helping clients proactively identify, protect, detect and respond to threats in an ever-evolving cyber landscape.

Our security-first approach positions cyber resilience as a business enabler, empowering organisations to operate with confidence.

At Integrity, people come first.

We invest heavily in learning, development and progression, fostering a dynamic culture where innovation, collaboration and continuous growth are at the heart of what we do.

Job Role

We are currently seeking an energetic individual who wishes to further their career in the IT Risk, Compliance and Security Consultancy space.

Integrity's Cyber Risk and Assurance team is working in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment with significant opportunities for development.

The successful candidate will provide deep, pragmatic and relevant advice to our clients, specifically surrounding Governance, Risk and Compliance elements of their business.

We cherish our talent, nurture their skills and ensure they gain exposure to many sectors, enjoying positive and productive challenges and a career path that helps them achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Virtual Information Security Officer (vISO), providing strategic guidance and oversight to clients on managing information security risks.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to embed security expertise across various organisational functions.
• Assist clients in developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance and security policies, standards, frameworks, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct privacy and security audits in line with recognised frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO *****, CIS18, NIST).
• Perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and advise clients on adopting effective data privacy practices.
• Collaborate with clients to define clear governance structures for information security and privacy management.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of clients' existing privacy and security controls from a risk, compliance, and assurance perspective.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support client relationship growth by collaborating with Sales and technical teams.
• Support the Sales team by assisting in proposal development and responding to tenders and RFPs.
• Occasional travel (nationally and internationally) may be required; a valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are essential.

Candidate Requirements

• A good level of senior leadership experience in risk, compliance and security management.
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Risk, Compliance and Security Management and Data Privacy.
• Excellent written, spoken and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex security concepts for both executive and technical audiences.
• Excellent listening skills are essential to communicate with clients, empathise with their situation and demonstrate understanding of their issues.
• Flexibility in working methods and times (role may require extra hours if clients call for it).
• Ability to understand the business context and technology challenges and handle uncertainty, applying appropriate security solutions to multiple risks and needs.
• Strong ability to understand PII and data flows from a technical perspective.
• Ability to work with limited guidance but also as part of a mixed-skilled team.
• Capacity to understand technical requirements and functionality.
• Ability to see the big picture and maintain keen attention to detail while ensuring clear communication across all levels of the business.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO *****, ISO *****, ISO *****, SOC 2, Cloud Security Alliance, NIST, COBIT, PCI-DSS, DPA, ISO *****).
• Relevant certifications such as ISO ***** Lead Implementer/Auditor, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are advantageous.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales, IT Services and IT Consulting