GRC Specialist: Security, Compliance & Continuity Lead

Rory Mackie & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African fashion retailer seeks a Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist to enhance business continuity plans and manage information security. In this role, you'll lead compliance initiatives and work closely with teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 10–15 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance, alongside relevant certifications. This position is vital for fostering a culture of integrity and accountability within the company.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years in assurance, IT audit, security compliance, governance, risk and compliance (GRC).
• Demonstrated ability to manage compliance frameworks and deliver on governance objectives.
• Security/governance certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on business continuity plans and oversee information security initiatives.
• Manage security improvement initiatives and coordinate external assessments.
• Prepare management reports for Board and other committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Organizational awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, IT, Risk, or relevant field

Tools

Security+

CISA

ISO 27001

Job description

A leading South African fashion retailer seeks a Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist to enhance business continuity plans and manage information security. In this role, you'll lead compliance initiatives and work closely with teams across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 10–15 years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance, alongside relevant certifications. This position is vital for fostering a culture of integrity and accountability within the company.