Information Security Compliance Lead

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Structured work environment

Training opportunities

Security focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies in Upington, SA. This role drives remediation efforts and collaborates with IT and business units to implement controls, maintaining an secure and compliant operating environment.

You will monitor standards like POPIA/ISO 27001, conduct audits, and stay current with evolving regulations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Law, Business Admin, or related field.
• Experience in information security, IT compliance, or risk management.
• Solid understanding of major information security frameworks and data privacy regulations.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex compliance requirements to business processes.
• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with information security regulations and standards.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and assessments to identify gaps.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to security policies and compliance.
• Assist in preparing for external audits by regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to implement controls.
• Stay informed about changes in compliance requirements.

Skills

Information security

IT compliance

Risk management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's degree in Law

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies in Upington, SA. This role drives remediation efforts and collaborates with IT and business units to implement controls, maintaining an secure and compliant operating environment.

You will monitor standards like POPIA/ISO 27001, conduct audits, and stay current with evolving regulations and best practices.