Security Awareness and Training Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 400.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Professional development

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA, is seeking a proactive Security Awareness and Training Specialist to foster a security-conscious culture by developing and managing comprehensive awareness programs. You will create engaging training materials, conduct sessions, and measure effectiveness to reduce organizational risk.

Collaborating with HR and IT, you will embed security into onboarding and policies, organize events, and promote a strong security culture.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in developing and delivering security awareness training.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity threats (phishing, social engineering, malware).
• Experience with creating engaging training content and using LMS tools.

Aufgaben

• Develop and deliver engaging security awareness training programs for all employees.
• Create a variety of training materials, including presentations, videos, newsletters, and interactive modules.
• Plan and execute simulated phishing campaigns to test and reinforce employee awareness.
• Analyze training effectiveness metrics and report on program performance to management.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends relevant to employee awareness.
• Manage the security awareness training platform and content library.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other departments to integrate security awareness into company policies and onboarding processes.
• Organize and promote security-related events and initiatives.
• Develop communication strategies to promote a strong security culture.
• Ensure training content is relevant, up-to-date, and compliant with regulations.

Kenntnisse

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Multimedia content creation

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

Tools

LMS

Security awareness platforms

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and engaging Security Awareness and Training Specialist to join their team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA . This role is crucial in fostering a security-conscious culture throughout the organization by developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security awareness programs. You will be responsible for creating compelling training materials, conducting engaging sessions, and measuring the effectiveness of these initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about cybersecurity education and has a knack for communicating complex security concepts in an accessible and understandable manner to a diverse audience. Your efforts will directly contribute to reducing the organization's vulnerability to cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging security awareness training programs for all employees.
• Create a variety of training materials, including presentations, videos, newsletters, and interactive modules.
• Plan and execute simulated phishing campaigns to test and reinforce employee awareness.
• Analyze training effectiveness metrics and report on program performance to management.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends relevant to employee awareness.
• Manage the security awareness training platform and content library.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other departments to integrate security awareness into company policies and onboarding processes.
• Organize and promote security-related events and initiatives.
• Develop communication strategies to promote a strong security culture.
• Ensure training content is relevant, up-to-date, and compliant with regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Education, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and delivering security awareness training or corporate training programs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and common threats (e.g., phishing, social engineering, malware).
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in creating engaging training content using various tools and multimedia.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and security awareness platforms is a plus.
• Ability to tailor communication to different audiences and levels within an organization.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for cybersecurity education and building a strong security culture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA .
• Contribution to strengthening the organization's security posture.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.