GRC Consultant

Scytale; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & growth opportunities

Relaxation room & team events

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Scytale is seeking a driven GRC professional to guide customers through complex compliance processes and audits. You will ensure customer success, gather feedback for product improvements, and contribute to Scytale’s growth by delivering top-tier compliance solutions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in technology risk or GRC, with SOC 2/ISO27001 audit experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills. A technical degree and security certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in Technology Risk, Compliance, GRC, CISO, or a similar position.
• Extensive experience managing compliance projects and audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Background in answering security questionnaires.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines using tech tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong self-starter with a solution-focused and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through complex compliance processes and ensure their success.
• Provide feedback to drive product improvements based on customer input.
• Prepare customers for security audits such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001, including assessment and audit management.
• Assist customers with filling out vendor security questionnaires and creating policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Advise customers on best practices and evolving security regulations.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships by meeting their compliance needs.
• Provide hands-on support throughout the compliance journey.
• Coordinate activities across teams and integration points for seamless execution.

Skills

GRC experience

Security questionnaires

Communication skills

Project management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/IS/CS/Law/Accounting/Business)

Certifications: CISSP/CISA/CISM/CCSK/ISO27001 Lead Implementer

Job description

Scytale is a global leader, an AI-powered company transforming how organizations achieve and maintain trust and compliance. Our platform automates frameworks SOC 2, ISO 27001, SOX ITGC, GDPR, PCI DSS, and 60+ more frameworks, making compliance smarter, faster, and continuously audit-ready.

Built for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises, Scytale combines intelligent automation, real-time monitoring, and AI-driven insights to reduce manual work and eliminate compliance blind spots. Recognized as a G2 Leader in GRC and an AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year, Scytale is trusted by hundreds of companies worldwide and known for its technology and partnership-driven approach.

Role Overview

We are seeking a driven and knowledgeable GRC to join our GRC team. In this role, you will guide customers through complex compliance processes, ensuring their success and building trust in their organizations. Your mission is to provide exceptional support, drive product improvements based on feedback, and contribute to Scytale’s growth by delivering top-tier compliance solutions.

What You Bring

• At least 2 years in Technology Risk, Compliance, GRC, CISO, or a similar position.
• Extensive experience managing compliance projects and audits (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001).
• Background in answering security questionnaires.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines using tech tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong self-starter with a solution-focused and positive attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Law, Accounting, or Business (advantageous).
• Information Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSK, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (advantageous).

What You’ll Do

• Innovative Work: Be part of a cutting-edge product shaping the future of security and compliance.
• Learning &Growth: Access courses, conferences, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with inspiring colleagues in a supportive environment.
• Relaxation & Fun: Take breaks in our relaxation room or join our team events, happy hours, and holiday celebrations.
• Family First: Personal and family priorities always come first.
• Ready to innovate and grow with us? Join Scytale and help transform cybersecurity compliance for companies worldwide!
• Prepare SaaS companies for security audits such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001, including assessment, preparation, and audit management.
• Assist customers with filling out vendor security questionnaires and creating policies, procedures, and risk assessments using our product.
• Advise customers on best practices and evolving security regulations.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients by ensuring their compliance needs are met.
• Provide hands-on support throughout their compliance journey.
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams and integration points, ensuring seamless execution.
• Drive product improvements by incorporating market feedback and customer needs.
• Clearly articulate compliance concepts and Scytale’s value proposition to clients.
• Write and present well-structured documentation and processes

Why Join Scytale?

• Innovative Work: Be part of a cutting-edge product shaping the future of security and compliance.
• Learning &Growth: Access courses, conferences, and mentorship to grow your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with inspiring colleagues in a supportive environment.
• Relaxation & Fun: Take breaks in our relaxation room or join our team events, happy hours, and holiday celebrations.
• Family First: Personal and family priorities always come first.
• R eady to innovate and grow with us? Join Scytale and help transform cybersecurity compliance for companies worldwide!