IT Security Specialist (Hybrid)

EnableSA; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security solutions provider in Port Elizabeth is looking for an experienced IT Security Specialist to enhance information security operations. You will be responsible for developing policies, managing security solutions, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in risk assessment and cybersecurity management, with over 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a full-time contract and plays a vital role in securing the organization's IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of Contemporary Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA etc.).
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management and ISO Standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and enhancement of Information Security Management policies.
• Implement and manage security solutions including mobile device management and antivirus.
• Monitor and govern systems using security tools.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation including policies and reports.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Security compliance policies

Security threat modeling

Microsoft Cloud Technologies

Education

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 01/12/2026

• Original Job Title IT Security Specialist
• Date Opened 01/12/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Security Specialist to join our Client's team in Port Elizabeth. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting the organization’s IT systems, applications, and data from security threats and breaches. This role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving information security measures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our digital assets in a global business environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development, implementation, and enhancement of Information Security Management policies and controls.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks related to enterprise systems, applications, data, and third-party vendors.
• Perform security threat modelling, risk assessments, and security control enhancement initiatives.
• Implement and manage security solutions including system hardening, mobile device management, antivirus, data loss prevention, SaaS security, and secure remote access.
• Ensure secure integration of SaaS and cloud-based solutions, including identity provider integrations.
• Monitor and govern systems, services, applications, and data using security tools.
• Conduct vulnerability scans, monitor security alerts, assess risks, and prioritize remediation activities.
• Track mitigation plans and ensure timely completion of corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain security documentation including policies, procedures, reports, training materials, and user guides.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare security compliance and audit data.
• Act as a subject matter expert for new security tools, including evaluation, deployment, and control testing.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, IT teams, architects, and business leaders.
• Provide security awareness training and guidance to individuals and teams.
• Provide regular project updates to IT leadership and support the broader IT strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related.
• 5+ years experience in Cybersecurity
• Experience with security compliance policies, threat modelling, secure code review and risk analysis.
• Experience with Microsoft On-Premises and Cloud Technologies.
• Experience with Third-Party Risk Management and ISO Standards.
• Strong knowledge of Contemporary Privacy Regulations (GDPR, CCPA etc.)