Cybersecurity Executive Leader | Hybrid Work & Impact

Discovery Limited; Ballito, Durban North, Cape Town, Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive medical insurance

Pension and retirement benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional certification sponsorship

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Discovery Limited is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Head to lead enterprise-wide information security programs, cyber risk management initiatives, security governance, threat intelligence operations and digital resilience strategies.

The successful candidate will oversee security teams, cybersecurity frameworks, incident response capabilities, and regulatory compliance programs while supporting business innovation and digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in cybersecurity, information technology, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in information security, technology management, or MBA.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CEH, GIAC or ISO27001 Lead Implementer desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategies.
• Lead governance, risk and compliance programs.
• Establish information security policies and standards.
• Oversee SOC activities and monitoring.
• Direct threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Lead incident response and cyber crisis management.
• Implement cyber risk management frameworks.
• Ensure POPIA and ISO27001 compliance.
• Oversee penetration testing and security assessments.
• Collaborate with technology, legal, risk and business teams.
• Manage third-party cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Drive cloud security and digital transformation security initiatives.
• Present cybersecurity performance reports to leadership.
• Build security awareness and training programs.
• Develop long-term cybersecurity roadmaps.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Information security management

Cyber risk management

SOC operations

Cloud security

Executive security leadership

Technology risk management

Data protection compliance

Enterprise security strategy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity/related field

Master’s Degree in Information Security/Tech management/MBА

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CEH, GIAC, ISO27001 Lead Implementer

Job description

Discovery Limited is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Head to lead enterprise-wide information security programs, cyber risk management initiatives, security governance, threat intelligence operations and digital resilience strategies.

The successful candidate will oversee security teams, cybersecurity frameworks, incident response capabilities, and regulatory compliance programs while supporting business innovation and digital transformation.