Security Awareness Trainer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Security Awareness Trainer to join its Upington team. You will develop and deliver training on cybersecurity best practices, phishing awareness, and data protection policies to employees at all levels.

The role requires strong communication, engaging content creation, and the ability to measure program effectiveness. You will foster a security-conscious culture and stay updated on threats to keep training relevant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in information security, communications, education, or related field.
• Proven experience developing and delivering security awareness training programs.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity threats (phishing, malware, social engineering).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, videos, phishing simulations, and interactive modules.
• Deliver training sessions to employees across all levels, in-person and virtually.
• Measure effectiveness of training programs and report on key metrics.
• Stay informed about latest cybersecurity threats to keep content relevant.

Skills

Security awareness training

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an engaging and knowledgeable Security Awareness Trainer to join their team in Upington . This role is vital for educating employees on cybersecurity best practices, phishing detection, and data protection policies. You will develop and deliver training programs, create engaging content, and foster a security-conscious culture throughout the organization. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with a passion for educating others on security topics. This position offers a great opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organization's security posture by empowering its workforce through effective training and awareness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive security awareness and training program.
• Create engaging training materials, including presentations, videos, phishing simulations, and interactive modules.
• Deliver training sessions to employees across all levels of the organization, both in-person and virtually.
• Measure the effectiveness of training programs and report on key metrics and improvements.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to ensure training content is relevant and up-to-date.
• Promote a strong security culture and encourage employees to report suspicious activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Communications, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering security awareness training programs.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity threats, such as phishing, malware, and social engineering.
• Ability to create compelling and understandable training content for diverse audiences.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in the cybersecurity field.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• A collaborative work environment in Upington with opportunities to influence company-wide security practices.