Information Security Officer - East London

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, seeks an Information Security Officer for a reputable retail group to oversee security initiatives and protect data.

You will implement and maintain security policies, conduct risk assessments, manage incidents, and promote security awareness to ensure regulatory compliance and robust protections for customers and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting risk assessments and managing security incidents.
• Ability to implement and maintain security policies and controls.
• Promotes security awareness across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage security initiatives for the retail group.
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage security incidents.
• Promote security awareness among employees and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Security incident management

Policy development

Security frameworks

Analytical skills

Security awareness

Job description

About the Role

A reputable retail group in East London, Eastern Cape, is looking for a dedicated Information Security Officer to oversee and manage its security initiatives.

This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining security policies, procedures, and controls to protect sensitive company data and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

You will conduct risk assessments, manage security incidents, and promote security awareness among employees.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, experience with security frameworks, and strong analytical skills.

This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the security and stability of a prominent organization.

You will be a key point of contact for all information security matters, ensuring the protection of customer data and business operations.

We are seeking an organized and proactive individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This role is crucial for safeguarding the organization's digital assets and maintaining customer trust.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and enforcing security policies and procedures.