Cybersecurity Governance & Compliance Leader

PerformIT Personnel; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Company based in Port Elizabeth (PE) is seeking a Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Specialist to lead information security governance, risk management, compliance, and security assurance activities across the organization.

You will drive certification programs (SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, CMMC where applicable), maintain audit readiness, coordinate audits with external bodies, and manage the cybersecurity risk register with IT, Legal, HR, Internal Audit and business partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, information security, IT audit, risk governance or compliance.
• 3+ years supporting SOC 2, ISO/IEC 27001, CMMC, NIST 800-171, audits.
• Experience managing compliance documentation, evidence collection, and audit coordination.
• Experience risk assessments and maintaining risk registers.
• Experience responding to customer cybersecurity questionnaires and security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Compliance & Certification Management
• Audit & Assurance Management
• Customer Security Assurance
• Cyber Risk Management
• Governance & Security Program Support

Skills

Cybersecurity

GRC

Risk management

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Microsoft 365

Policy management platforms

Audit documentation tools

Job description

Global Company based in Port Elizabeth (PE) is seeking a Cybersecurity Assurance & Compliance Specialist to lead information security governance, risk management, compliance, and security assurance activities across the organization.

You will drive certification programs (SOC 2 Type II, ISO/IEC 27001, CMMC where applicable), maintain audit readiness, coordinate audits with external bodies, and manage the cybersecurity risk register with IT, Legal, HR, Internal Audit and business partners.