Senior Information Security Program Lead

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Performance bonus

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an Information Security Officer to lead and enforce our security program. You will develop, implement, and manage policies, controls, and incident response to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on expertise in risk management, ISO 27001 or NIST, and effective communication with staff and auditors. A track record in financial services security is a plus, with opportunities for growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in information security with policy and risk focus.
• Experience implementing ISO 27001 or NIST frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of data privacy and threat landscape.
• Professional certifications like CISM, CRISC, or CISSP are advantageous.
• Experience in financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and pen tests.
• Oversee security controls and technologies (firewalls, IDS, AV).
• Coordinate incident response planning and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., POPIA).
• Provide security awareness training to staff.
• Liaise with auditors and regulators.

Skills

Information security

Policy development

Risk management

Incident response

Network security

Security audits

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks an Information Security Officer to lead and enforce our security program. You will develop, implement, and manage policies, controls, and incident response to protect sensitive data and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on expertise in risk management, ISO 27001 or NIST, and effective communication with staff and auditors. A track record in financial services security is a plus, with opportunities for growth and impact.