Security and Compliance Manager

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment seeks an experienced Security and Compliance Manager to own the information security and compliance framework. You will shape standards, monitor compliance and drive incident management across hybrid teams and external partners.

You will coordinate with technology teams, stakeholders and service providers to strengthen security, mitigate risk and ensure regulatory adherence within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in IT with at least 5 years in information security, IT risk or IT compliance.
• 3+ years in a lead or management capacity coordinating security across multiple IT teams.
• Experience implementing and maturing security control frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS).
• Experience supporting POPIA compliance programmes and coordinating IT audits.

Responsibilities

• Own the information security and compliance framework for the organisation.
• Shape security standards, monitor compliance and manage incidents.
• Coordinate security with technology teams, business stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure security is everyone's responsibility across the business.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Threat modelling

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

CISSP or CISM

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor

CISA or CRISC

CompTIA Security+ as a minimum

Tools

AWS

Azure

Microsoft 365

SIEM

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 10/11/2026

Protect the technology. Secure the data. Stay one step ahead of the threats!

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, risk management and building a safer digital environment? Do you enjoy identifying vulnerabilities, challenging security risks and making sure that people, systems and business operations are protected?

We're looking for an experienced Security and Compliance Manager to take ownership of the organisation's information security and compliance framework.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on security professional who can bring together technology teams, business stakeholders and external partners to strengthen security, manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

You'll play a key role in shaping security standards, monitoring compliance, managing security incidents and ensuring that security remains everyone's responsibility.

Requirements

• 7 - 10 years’ experience in IT, of which a minimum of 5 years ininformation security, IT risk, or IT compliance roles.
  
• 3+ years in a lead or management capacity, coordinating securityacross multiple IT teams without direct line authority.
  
• Proven experience implementing and maturing a security controlframework (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, or CIS Controls).
  
• Experience supporting POPIA compliance programmes and coordinatinginternal and external IT audits.
  
• Experience securing hybrid environments: AWS and/or Azure, Microsoft365, on-premises networks, and endpoints.
  
• Proven experience managing security and compliance obligations ofexternal partners, managed service providers, and outsourced development teams.
  
• Exposure to retail, e-commerce, or payment environments(advantageous).
  

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
  
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science,Information Security, or a related field.
  
• At least one recognised security certification: CISSP, CISM, orISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor (CompTIA Security+ as a minimum).
  
• CISA or CRISC (advantageous).
  
• Cloud security certification, e.g. AWS Certified Security - Specialty or Microsoft AZ-500 / SC-100(advantageous).