Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist - Audits & Regulations

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension fund contributions

Development & certifications support

Generous annual leave

Stable employment

Compliance-focused environment

Team collaboration

Integrity and trust

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst for our Kimberley, Northern Cape office. You will ensure adherence to POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST and PCI DSS, assess compliance status, identify gaps, and drive remediation and audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Law and at least 3 years in cybersecurity compliance or IT audit, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Law, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in cybersecurity compliance, risk management, or IT audit.
• Knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS.
• Understanding of IT security principles and controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; Kimberley-based
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple compliance projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Conduct gap analyses to identify non-compliance with policies and mandates.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for identified gaps.
• Assist in preparing for audits (internal and external).
• Maintain documentation related to compliance activities, policies, and procedures.
• Stay updated on changes to cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and business units to meet requirements.
• Deliver compliance awareness training to employees.
• Support risk management activities related to compliance.
• Report on status of compliance initiatives to management.

Skills

POPIA

GDPR

ISO 27001

NIST

PCI DSS

Risk management

IT security controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Law

Certifications: CISA/CRISC/CIPP/CISSP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst for our Kimberley, Northern Cape office. You will ensure adherence to POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST and PCI DSS, assess compliance status, identify gaps, and drive remediation and audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Law and at least 3 years in cybersecurity compliance or IT audit, with strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.