IT Risk Manager

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking an IT Risk Manager to oversee risk management and security strategies. The role involves managing expenditure planning, providing tactical direction on IT risk, and developing training programs for risk awareness. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related fields. The position is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, with a deadline for application on November 30, 2025.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership.
• Provide tactical direction and consultation on IT risk and compliance.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and management of risk management projects.
• Drive IT Risk awareness training programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management

Job description

Job title

IT Risk Manager

Job Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline

November 30, 2025

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• To ensure the business risk management framework is effectively applied to technology and information systems and to oversee business continuity, security and quality.
• To plan, execute, and manage multi-faceted projects related to risk management, mitigation and response, compliance, control assurance, and user awareness To oversee security strategies, policies / standards, ensuring the effectiveness of solutions, and providing security-focused consultative services to the business

Are you someone who can :

• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters
• Anticipate and meet the needs of clients and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a customer service culture
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership
• Management of risk including identification, analysis and evaluation of risks across the business and oversee implementation of appropriate control measures to modify the risk.
• Oversee the monitoring and reviewing of risk performance
• Recommend and ensure implementation of required changes to IT risk and security policies and procedures
• Provide tactical direction and consultation on IT risk and compliance, contribute to IT risk reports, and review and assess quality and accuracy of IT reports
• Provide guidance on IT continuity and disaster recovery design and implementation for business disaster recovery management programs
• Provide input into the development and maintenance of the risk framework (a single view of the business’ risk profiles and tolerance)
• Keep abreast of current threats and stay current with IT evolution
• Oversee the planning, execution, and management of multi-faceted projects related to compliance, control assurance, risk management, security and infrastructure
• Serve in an advisory role in application development and infrastructure projects to assess risks
• Monitor IT incident and response management
• Drive IT Risk awareness training programs
• Monitor implementation and effectiveness of security outputs
• Liaise with Audit (Internal and External)
• Contract reviews
• Collaborate with Operation Risk
• Assist with ensuring the accuracy of the IT Asset Register and CMDB
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own and employee development
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and / or across the FRG
• Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence
• Actively coach team through providing advice about subject matter, solutions, principles and processes, and personal progression with the aim to improve performance

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field.

End Date: November 22, 2025