IT Governance Lead — Transformation & Compliance

Info Desk

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Media24 is seeking an experienced Governance Specialist/Analyst/Lead in Cape Town to mature our Technology Governance capability. The role focuses on driving governance excellence, aligning with corporate requirements, and embedding practices that deliver measurable business value.

The successful candidate will shape governance strategy, implement transformation initiatives, and lead governance maturity across technology and business functions while coordinating with executive forums and audits.

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years in IT Governance, Risk, Compliance, Enterprise Governance or Technology Management.
  • Experience implementing governance frameworks within large or complex organisations.
  • Experience interacting with Executive Committees, Audit Committees and senior leadership.
  • Experience leading governance transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Own and continuously improve the Technology Governance Framework.
  • Design, maintain and mature governance policies, standards, procedures and operating models.
  • Ensure alignment with COBIT 2019, Group Governance requirements, risk management frameworks and regulatory obligations.
  • Provide expert guidance on governance principles, compliance obligations and control effectiveness.
  • Lead implementation of the governance transformation roadmap.
  • Manage governance maturity targets and improvement initiatives.
  • Develop adoption strategies and embed governance practices across business and technology functions.
  • Measure governance effectiveness and business value realisation.
  • Coordinate governance responses to audit findings and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop governance KPIs and effectiveness measures.
  • Produce executive reporting and insights on governance performance.
  • Identify governance gaps and recommend remediation plans.
  • Facilitate governance committees and strategic forums.
  • Drive awareness and education of governance responsibilities.

Job description

Media24 is seeking an experienced Governance Specialist/Analyst/Lead in Cape Town to mature our Technology Governance capability. The role focuses on driving governance excellence, aligning with corporate requirements, and embedding practices that deliver measurable business value.

The successful candidate will shape governance strategy, implement transformation initiatives, and lead governance maturity across technology and business functions while coordinating with executive forums and audits.

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