On-Site Information Security Lead - Klerksdorp

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Information Security Officer to manage and enhance security posture at our Klerksdorp operations. This on-site role requires hands-on protection of critical data and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities include developing policies, conducting risk assessments, monitoring security systems, and incident response. Strong cybersecurity knowledge, collaboration with IT, and effective communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of information security experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Experience with security technologies and tools.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Perform risk analyses and security assessments of IT systems.
• Monitor security systems such as firewalls and IDS/IPS.
• Respond to security incidents and develop remediation plans.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Maintain security documentation and logs.
• Collaborate with IT on security projects.

Skills

Information security

Cybersecurity principles

Network security

Data privacy

Security tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compliance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Antivirus

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Information Security Officer to manage and enhance security posture at our Klerksdorp operations. This on-site role requires hands-on protection of critical data and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Responsibilities include developing policies, conducting risk assessments, monitoring security systems, and incident response. Strong cybersecurity knowledge, collaboration with IT, and effective communication are essential for success.