Information Security Officer

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer in Kempton Park to lead and oversee the organization’s cybersecurity program. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, risk management, and compliance across the enterprise.

You will direct security operations, drive incident response and disaster recovery, and mentor teams while engaging with stakeholders. A strong leadership presence and strategic security vision are essential for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years in a leadership role within information security.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Experience with GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) frameworks.
• Strong understanding of network security, data privacy, and cloud security.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Threat detection

Incident response

Cloud security

Data privacy

Network security

Security governance

Compliance management

Security operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

GRC tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dedicated Information Security Officer to lead and oversee all aspects of their cybersecurity program. This senior role is crucial for protecting the company's digital assets from internal and external threats. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining robust security policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and security operations. This position offers a significant leadership opportunity to shape the security posture of the organization and ensure a safe digital environment for all stakeholders in Tembisa .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organization's information security strategy and framework.
• Manage and direct security operations, including threat detection, incident response, and disaster recovery planning.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and contractual security requirements.
• Oversee security awareness training programs for all employees.
• Manage security vendor relationships and evaluate new security technologies.
• Conduct regular audits of security systems and procedures to ensure effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in a leadership role within information security.
• In-depth knowledge of security principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Experience with security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• Strong understanding of network security, data privacy, and cloud security.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and support for advanced certifications.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the cybersecurity strategy.
• A stable and growing organization committed to employee well-being.