Information Security Strategy Lead (Remote)

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer to establish and maintain robust security protocols for operations in Richards Bay. The role focuses on protecting data assets, managing risks, and building a security-aware culture across the organization.

The candidate will implement security controls, monitor systems, and lead awareness training while ensuring compliance with data protection requirements. A strategic thinker with strong leadership is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in information security management.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the organization's information security program.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and manage the remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Monitor security systems and respond to incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Coordinate security awareness training for all employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Incident response

Risk management

Security auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Cybersecurity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Officer to establish and maintain robust security protocols for operations in Richards Bay. The role focuses on protecting data assets, managing risks, and building a security-aware culture across the organization.

The candidate will implement security controls, monitor systems, and lead awareness training while ensuring compliance with data protection requirements. A strategic thinker with strong leadership is essential for success.