Security Governance & Risk Leader

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA) is seeking a Security Governance and Risk Lead to drive the development, implementation, and oversight of the Group Information Security Governance and Risk Management Framework. You will ensure business clusters operate within approved principles, policies, and regulatory obligations, providing independent oversight and governance across the Group.

The role oversees the Group's Security Governance, Tight and Loose Security governance, and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Security or Risk Management.
• 8–10 years of experience in information security.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of the Group Information Security Governance Framework.
• Define governance operating models, forums, decision rights and escalation paths.
• Provide independent oversight of cluster alignment to security requirements and risk appetite.
• Maintain security policy, standards framework, risk management methodology, and control libraries.
• Monitor compliance, report governance concerns and drive maturity improvements.

Skills

Information security

Security governance

Risk management

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Info Security degree

Job description

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd (PFA) is seeking a Security Governance and Risk Lead to drive the development, implementation, and oversight of the Group Information Security Governance and Risk Management Framework. You will ensure business clusters operate within approved principles, policies, and regulatory obligations, providing independent oversight and governance across the Group.

The role oversees the Group's Security Governance, Tight and Loose Security governance, and