Information Security Auditor

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Certification support

Healthcare and retirement options

Competitive salary with annual bonuses

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a client in Rustenburg to recruit an Information Security Auditor who will plan and execute audits of networks, applications and data security controls.

You will assess control effectiveness, ensure regulatory compliance with industry standards, prepare detailed audit reports, and collaborate with IT and business teams to remediate findings while keeping up with current threats and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security auditing or IT compliance.
• Proven experience auditing network infrastructure, applications, and data security controls.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, COBIT, or SOX.
• CISA, CISSP, or CRISC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document information security audits across various systems and processes.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and identify gaps or areas for improvement.
• Evaluate compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, presenting findings and actionable recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to track the remediation of audit findings.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and audit best practices.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous Information Security Auditor to join their team based in Rustenburg . This role is vital for ensuring the effectiveness of the organization's security controls and compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will be responsible for planning and executing audits, identifying non-compliance issues, and recommending corrective actions. The successful candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of audit methodologies, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to various stakeholders, contributing to the overall security and integrity of the company's information systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document information security audits across various systems and processes.
• Assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and identify gaps or areas for improvement.
• Evaluate compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, presenting findings and actionable recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to track the remediation of audit findings.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats , vulnerabilities, and audit best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in information security auditing or IT compliance.
• Proven experience conducting audits of network infrastructure, applications, and data security controls.
• Knowledge of auditing frameworks such as ISO 27001, COBIT, or SOX.
• Relevant certifications like CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.
• Professional development opportunities and support for certifications in Rustenburg .
• A stable and reputable organization with a focus on security best practices.
• Balanced work-life environment with standard office hours.