Executive : Infosec Governance Risk And Compliance

Massmart; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Massmart, part of Walmart, seeks an Executive in InfoSec Governance, Risk, and Compliance. This pivotal role leads the organization's security programs, ensuring alignment with regulations and protecting data integrity. Candidates must have over 10 years of cybersecurity experience and a postgraduate degree, contributing to a culture of security awareness and compliance within the organization.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is required.
• A master's degree or MBA focusing on IT security is highly advantageous.
• Understanding of COBIT Framework.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity programs, audits, assessments, risk, remediation, or compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term security strategies aligned with business goals.
• Understand and communicate the business impact of security decisions.
• Effectively present security risks and strategies to senior management.
• Adapt leadership style to different situations and foster collaboration.
• Lead and manage organizational change related to security initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
• Possess deep knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices.
• Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security team.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage third-party security vendors and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate and influence security-related decisions.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Change management

Decision-making under pressure

Leadership and team building

Security architecture

Compliance

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Education

Postgraduate degree in computer science, information security, or related field

Master's degree or MBA with a focus on IT security

Job description

Executive : InfoSec Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Massmart, a proud Walmart-owned company, offers more than just a job; it's a place where you can make a real impact on our customers' lives and your own.

Now is your chance to take the next step in your career!

This is an exciting time to join our team.

Our core values—Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence—are evident in our daily work environment.

We are continuously seeking top talent.

The Executive InfoSec Governance, Risk, and Compliance is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the organization's information security governance, risk management, and compliance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.

This role aims to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information assets, mitigate security risks, and foster a culture of security awareness and compliance across the organization. If you are passionate and ambitious about growing within InfoSec at Massmart, this opportunity is for you.

Requirements :

• Develop and execute long-term security strategies aligned with business goals.
• Understand and communicate the business impact of security decisions.
• Effectively present security risks and strategies to senior management.
• Adapt leadership style to different situations and foster collaboration.
• Lead and manage organizational change related to security initiatives.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
• Possess deep knowledge of cybersecurity technologies and best practices.
• Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security team.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage third-party security vendors and ensure compliance.
• Negotiate and influence security-related decisions.

Education and Experience :

• A postgraduate degree in computer science, information security, or a related field is required.
• A master's degree or MBA focusing on IT security is highly advantageous.
• Understanding of COBIT Framework.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity programs, audits, assessments, risk, remediation, or compliance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

Skills and Competencies :

• Strategic planning, executive communication, change management, decision-making under pressure.
• Leadership and team building, security architecture, compliance, threat intelligence, vulnerability management.

Employment equity policy requirements may be applicable. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Only the following information is required in your CV: contact details, full name, date of birth, race, gender, disability status, current residence, qualifications, work experience, memberships, skills.

Massmart is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities.

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