Security Awareness and Training Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 550.000 - 850.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model in Upington

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Security Awareness and Training Lead in Upington to design and deliver a comprehensive awareness program. You will create engaging content, run phishing simulations, and measure impact to reduce human error and strengthen security posture.

The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility under a hybrid model, offering growth in cybersecurity education and a direct impact on risk reduction.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Information Security, or related field.
• 3+ years designing and delivering security awareness programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and instructional design skills.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats facing end users.
• Experience with training platforms and analytics tools is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement a strategic security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, e-learning modules, and communications.
• Plan and execute regular phishing simulation campaigns to test and improve employee vigilance.
• Analyze training metrics and program results to identify areas for improvement and report to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and best practices to inform training content.

Kenntnisse

Security awareness

Phishing simulations

Instructional design

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Information Security, or related field

Tools

LMS (Learning Management System)

Analytics tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable Security Awareness and Training Lead to develop and execute a comprehensive security awareness program in Upington . This role is pivotal in fostering a security-conscious culture throughout the organization, reducing human error-related security incidents. You will be responsible for creating and delivering engaging training content, conducting phishing simulations, and measuring the effectiveness of the program. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to positively influence employee behavior and significantly enhance the organization’s overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement a strategic security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, e-learning modules, and communications.
• Plan and execute regular phishing simulation campaigns to test and improve employee vigilance.
• Analyze training metrics and program results to identify areas for improvement and report to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest security threats and best practices to inform training content.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Education, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in developing and delivering security awareness or general employee training programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and instructional design skills.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and common threats relevant to end-users.
• Experience with training platforms and analytics tools is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in cybersecurity education.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility in Upington .
• The chance to make a tangible impact on the organization’s security culture and reduce risk.