Cyber Security Graduate (Cape Town/Johannesburg)

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks candidates for a cybersecurity role, focusing on implementing technologies and managing risks. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and demonstrate leadership, business acumen, and technical skills. Join a global network dedicated to building trust and solving important problems.

Responsibilities

• Implement cybersecurity technologies to defend against threats.
• Manage cybersecurity risks and enhance defenses for clients.
• Conduct cybersecurity control assessments to strengthen security posture.

Skills

Leadership

Business Acumen

Technical Skills

Digital Skills

Relationship Building

Education

BSc in IT

BCom in IT

Computer Science

Informatics

Information Systems Security

BSc in Engineering

Mathematics

Data Science

Job description

Overview

Our strategy, The New Equation, focuses on how PwC combines unique talent, technology, and a community of problem-solvers to address key challenges. The core of this strategy is our multidisciplinary model, enabling us to help clients build trust and achieve sustained outcomes through deep expertise across various capabilities.

Governance

Understanding the organisation's context ensures that its cyber security vision is effectively translated into policies, with appropriate structures for decision-making, oversight, and risk management.

Control Effectiveness

Cybersecurity control assessments evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls protecting IT assets, infrastructure, and information. This helps organisations strengthen their security posture through ongoing protection and monitoring.

Threat Intelligence

Threat intelligence involves processes to discover, analyse, and understand cyber threats, with capabilities to share information internally and with relevant third parties.

Implementation

Implementing cybersecurity technologies (e.g., Access Governance, SIEM, DLP) for our clients to defend against cyber threats.

Managed Services

Deploying cyber technologies and supporting clients in managing cybersecurity risks and threats to enhance their defenses.

Incident Response and Resilience

Includes identifying, establishing, and analysing cyber events; prioritising incident containment or mitigation; and escalating information to stakeholders.

Requirements

We seek candidates with a degree (preferably with honours) in:

• IT (BSc or BCom)
• Computer Science
• Informatics
• Information Systems Security
• BSc – Engineering
• Mathematics
• Data Science

The PwC Professional framework outlines the leadership qualities we seek in all staff — from associates to partners — to foster purpose-led and values-driven leadership.

We value and develop these qualities:

Whole Leadership

Leading oneself and others responsibly, authentically, resiliently, inclusively, and passionately to make a positive impact.

Business Acumen

Applying business knowledge, innovation, and insight to create distinctive value for clients and PwC.

Technical and Digital Skills

Utilising professional, technical, and digital capabilities to deliver quality and value.

Global and Inclusive Mindset

Collaborating effectively across boundaries and embracing diverse perspectives.

Relationship Building

Establishing genuine and meaningful relationships of high value.

About PwC

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We are a network of firms in 149 countries with over 370,000 people committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory, and tax services.