Ict Risk & Projects Officer

Express Employment Professionals (Durban South); Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Durban is seeking an ICT Risk Manager to oversee compliance, governance, and project management within the ICT department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, project oversight, and relevant certifications. This role involves developing operational plans, ensuring compliance with legislation, and managing stakeholder relationships to support audit and governance objectives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Business Administration and ICT required.
• Certifications in CISA, CGEIT, cORCM, and Prince 2 in Project Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain acceptable levels of ICT risk and oversee implementation projects.
• Develop operational plans aligned with the ICT strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and manage procurement activities.

Skills

Risk Management

Project Management

Compliance

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) in Business Administration and ICT

Tools

Prince 2

CISA

CGEIT

cORCM

Job description

Responsible for maintaining acceptable levels of ICT risk, executing and overseeing implementation projects to ensure the ICT department remains prepared and compliant with audit and corporate governance standards, as well as applicable legislation. Effecting ICT risk mitigation strategies based on current research, best practices, and leading solutions. Participating in and facilitating information flow within the ICT team throughout the year and during audit engagements, managing sub-projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation and sustained adoption.

1. Qualifications: Tertiary qualification (NQF Level 7) with majors in Business Administration and ICT.
2. Certifications: CISA, CGEIT, cORCM, and Prince 2 in Project Management.

Strategy and Operational Plan Implementation

• Develop operational plans aligned with the ICT strategic plan.
• Monitor team performance against strategic and operational objectives.
• Report on project progress against deliverables.

Management of Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, updating policies as needed.
• Own ICT maturity assessments and develop roadmaps to advance key deliverables.
• Lead initiatives such as data classification and POPIA compliance.

Governance and Performance Monitoring

• Establish and monitor KPIs for ICT areas aligned with strategic objectives.
• Regularly review department performance to support business objectives.
• Manage roles and responsibilities to incorporate new developments in governance and security.
• Maintain schedules for ICT services, systems, and assets for renewal.
• Engage with team members to ensure effective reporting for management, audit, and governance.

Budget and Procurement Management

• Oversee project and operational budgets for risk mitigation and audit objectives, ensuring control of expenditures.
• Manage procurement activities in compliance with policies and systems.

Project Management Office Oversight

• Provide oversight focused on risk mitigation, audit recommendations, governance initiatives, and support for other projects as needed.
• Handle stakeholder liaison, work scoping, resource estimation, scheduling, progress monitoring, and stakeholder feedback.

Procurement and Governance

• Ensure procurement compliance and develop ICT policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with trends and regulations.
• Develop and manage ICT rights and accountability frameworks to promote ethical use and compliance.
• Implement real-time monitoring and corrective actions to ensure appropriate ICT resource use.
• Ensure business compliance with national and international financial service laws and standards.

Controls and Security

• Assist in creating system change controls and validate post-implementation.
• Perform user access reviews, manage secure data transmission, storage, and disposal, and oversee personnel and physical security measures.