Senior Information Security Consultant: Risk & Compliance

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contractor rate

Diverse industries exposure

Travel to client sites

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant to advise clients on building robust security programs. The role focuses on identifying risks, delivering strategic recommendations, and guiding implementations on-site in Midrand, Gauteng.

You will engage with diverse industries, translating complex security concepts into business-ready actions, while staying current with regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in information security with consulting/advisory experience.
• Proven experience in security assessments and risk management.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations.
• Strong communication and client-facing presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough security assessments, risk analyses and vulnerability evaluations for clients.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations for improving clients' information security programs.
• Advise clients on security best practices, policy development and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Assist clients in the selection and implementation of security technologies and solutions.
• Provide guidance on incident response planning and disaster recovery strategies.
• Support clients in achieving and maintaining security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001).
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends and regulatory changes.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with client IT teams and business leaders.

Skills

Security assessments

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Client facing

Cloud security

Network security

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CRISC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Information Security Consultant to advise clients on building robust security programs. The role focuses on identifying risks, delivering strategic recommendations, and guiding implementations on-site in Midrand, Gauteng.

You will engage with diverse industries, translating complex security concepts into business-ready actions, while staying current with regulatory changes and industry best practices.