Information Security Analyst

Acacium Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare solutions partner is seeking an IT Compliance Governance Officer in Woodstock, Cape Town. This entry-level role involves supporting the Information Security team, managing security incidents, and ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 27001. Candidates will receive technical training and opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment. Salary is R25,000 per month plus benefits.

Benefits

Hands-on technical training

Opportunities for certifications

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Employer contributions to medical aid

Subsidised transport options

Qualifications

• A proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to create documentation for non-technical audiences.
• Confidence in verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support reviews of suppliers and user access.
• Update IT security policies and practices.
• Deliver IT Security & Cyber Awareness training.
• Maintain compliance with security standards.
• Compile security reports.
• Assist in cyber incident response.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Clear communication

Risk management

Verbal communication

Job description

IT Compliance Governance Officer

Acacium Group

Woodstock, Cape Town

Permanent, Full Time

R25,000 per month plus amazing benefits package

Unlock your potential:

Are you a technical individual with a passion for Information Security? Are you eager to grow and develop within a global organisation?

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to begin your career in the field of Information Security.

As a IT Compliance Governance Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the Information Security team. This position involves working closely with both technical teams—such as Infrastructure, Service Delivery, and Application Management—and non-technical teams including Legal, Compliance, HR, Audit, and Risk. You will also engage with end users to promote best practices and ensure ongoing compliance across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the team in responding to security issues and incidents reported by the Service Desk, as well as managing alerts from our external Security Operations Centre. Additionally, you will assist with internal and external reporting requirements, including those related to our security accreditations.

The successful candidate can expect to receive technical training on Ethnical Hacking and also training on principles of Information Security Management.

Every day, you will..

• Support regular reviews of suppliers, project risks, and user access.
• Assist in updating IT security policies and practices.
• Help deliver and assess IT Security & Cyber Awareness training, audits, and testing.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance with standards like ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NHS DSP Toolkit, and GDPR.
• Compile monthly and quarterly security reports.
• Assist in cyber incident response and business continuity efforts.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting place to work, with a wide range of benefits, rewards and opportunities to grow your career, including:

• Hands-on technical training and exposure to a wide range of systems
• Opportunities to earn certifications in the Information Security field
• Access to senior stakeholders and involvement in impactful corporate projects
• Mentorship from experienced professionals to guide your development
• A strong focus on your career growth, with the tools, support, and guidance to help you thrive
• Unmatched career progression, thanks to being part of a global group spanning healthcare, staffing, and life sciences
• Exciting events and incentives, both locally and across the wider group
• Employer contributions to medical aid
• Subsidised transport options

Join us and make a difference:

If you want to join a global, marketing-leading organisation who are committed to the human side of business, then look no further. Acacium Group is a global healthcare solutions partner offering staffing, managed services and innovative delivery models to health and social care systems and the life sciences industry. We are a business with scale, leading digital capabilities and a strong financial profile, with a vision to be the leading global healthcare solutions partner.

We are powered by the best people and have an unrivalled and diverse range of capabilities, all while incorporating our company values into everything we do - Putting People First, Always by your Side, Driven by Excellence.

Join us and play a key part of shaping the future of society and improving people’s lives!

To thrive in this role, you must have...

• A positive, logical, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Clear written communication skills, especially when creating technical documentation for non-technical audiences
• The ability to identify and manage risks within the business and Information Security framework
• Confidence and strong verbal communication skills

Employment Equity:

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.