Hybrid InfoSec GRC Manager — Risk & Compliance Lead

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement annuity

Leave days

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Information Security Manager focused on GRC to design and manage our security program. You will lead policies, risk assessments, audits, and vendor reviews to ensure robust governance and protection of critical assets.

The role requires 7+ years in information security with at least 3 in GRC, strong leadership, and the ability to drive change across a dynamic organization. Hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or Law.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years in Information Security with at least 3 in GRC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Information Security GRC framework.
• Oversee risk assessments and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001 and other standards.
• Manage third-party risk assessments and vendor security reviews.
• Lead security audits and remediation of findings.
• Develop security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Foster a security-aware culture across the company.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, and business units.
• Report to senior management on GRC program effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Law

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks an experienced Information Security Manager focused on GRC to design and manage our security program. You will lead policies, risk assessments, audits, and vendor reviews to ensure robust governance and protection of critical assets.

The role requires 7+ years in information security with at least 3 in GRC, strong leadership, and the ability to drive change across a dynamic organization. Hybrid working arrangements are available.