Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Contract) — Nelspruit

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 2,214,000 - 4,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to advise businesses on strengthening their security posture across industries in the Nelspruit area. This contract role focuses on risk assessments, roadmaps, and guiding security implementations.

You will lead governance, policies, cloud, network and data protection initiatives, build incident response capabilities, and present findings to client stakeholders in Nelspruit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Business or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity experience, with consulting background.
• Proven ability to assess security risks and develop strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments and risk analyses for clients.
• Develop strategic cybersecurity roadmaps and implementation plans tailored to client needs.
• Advise clients on best practices for information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the design and implementation of security solutions, including governance frameworks, policies, and technical controls.
• Assist clients in developing and maturing their incident response capabilities.
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security, network security, and application security.
• Facilitate security awareness training and workshops for client personnel.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and client relationships effectively.
• Stay abreast of evolving cyber threats, regulatory landscapes, and industry best practices.
• Prepare and present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders in Nelspruit.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Mpumalanga is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to advise businesses on strengthening their security posture across industries in the Nelspruit area. This contract role focuses on risk assessments, roadmaps, and guiding security implementations.

You will lead governance, policies, cloud, network and data protection initiatives, build incident response capabilities, and present findings to client stakeholders in Nelspruit.