Security Awareness Trainer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Benefits package

Security culture focus

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Security Awareness Trainer for a financial services group. The role covers Paarl, Western Cape with a fully remote arrangement, focusing on developing and delivering engaging cybersecurity training to educate employees on policies, procedures and best practices.

The candidate will create materials, deliver sessions, manage campaigns, and assess program effectiveness while staying current on threats and collaborating with IT and Security teams to maintain a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of delivering training, preferably in cybersecurity/compliance.
• Solid understanding of common cybersecurity threats and best practices.
• Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop engaging and accessible training content for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop training materials, including presentations, modules and phishing simulations.
• Deliver sessions online and potentially in-person across departments.
• Create and manage a calendar of training events and campaigns.
• Assess training effectiveness through quizzes, feedback and metrics.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and best practices to inform content.
• Collaborate with IT and Security to align with policies and controls.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and responsible behavior.
• Analyze phishing click rates and incident reporting to identify improvements.
• Maintain training records and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

E-learning development

LMS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

LMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding financial services group, is seeking a dedicated Security Awareness Trainer to join their team, with the operational remit covering Paarl, Western Cape , but offering a fully remote work arrangement. This vital role involves developing and delivering engaging training programs to educate employees on cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. The goal is to foster a security-conscious culture throughout the organization and minimize risks associated with human error. If you have a passion for education and a strong understanding of cybersecurity threats, this is a perfect opportunity to make a tangible difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive and engaging security awareness training materials, including presentations, modules, and phishing simulations.
• Deliver training sessions to employees across various departments and levels, both online and potentially in-person.
• Create and manage a calendar of training events and communication campaigns.
• Assess the effectiveness of training programs through quizzes, feedback, and performance metrics.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices to inform training content.
• Collaborate with IT and Security teams to ensure training aligns with organizational policies and technical controls.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and responsible behavior within the company.
• Analyze metrics related to phishing click rates and incident reporting to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in delivering training, preferably in a cybersecurity or compliance context.
• Solid understanding of common cybersecurity threats (phishing, malware, social engineering) and best practices.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop engaging and accessible training content for diverse audiences.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with basic cybersecurity concepts and terminology.
• Experience in developing e-learning modules is advantageous.

Benefits

• A competitive annual salary of R.
• Fully remote work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development in cybersecurity education.
• Contribution to employee benefits package.
• Work with a company committed to fostering a secure environment.
• Chance to shape and influence organizational security culture.