Information Security Compliance Officer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Health and retirement benefits

Support for certifications

Remote work from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Compliance Officer to join our fully remote team in South Africa. You will develop, implement, and manage compliance programs to meet data protection and cybersecurity standards.

You will conduct audits, drive remediation, liaise with external auditors and regulators, and train staff on compliance matters. A Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in information security or audit are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years in information security, compliance, or audits.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience conducting compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the information security compliance program.
• Conduct internal audits to assess adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify gaps and create remediation plans.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Manage new compliance initiatives and policy updates.
• Provide training on compliance matters to stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Risk assessment

Policy development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

ISO 27001

GDPR

POPIA

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Information Security Compliance Officer to join their fully remote team. This role is critical for ensuring that the organization adheres to all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards for data protection and cybersecurity. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing compliance programs, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement in security posture. This is an ideal opportunity for a compliance-focused security professional to work remotely and make a substantial impact on the organization's governance and risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the organization's information security compliance program.
• Conduct regular internal audits to assess adherence to security policies and regulatory requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001).
• Identify compliance gaps and develop remediation plans to address deficiencies.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Manage the implementation of new compliance initiatives and updates to existing policies.
• Provide training and guidance on compliance matters to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, compliance, or audit roles.
• In-depth knowledge of data privacy regulations and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Experience conducting compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Strong understanding of IT systems and security controls.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Flexible remote work policy, allowing for work from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Support for professional certifications and continuing education.
• A key role in ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of the organization.