Senior Information Security Risk & Governance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation including

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Autonomy and influence in security方向

Relocation assistance to Klerksdorp

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a seasoned Information Security Manager to lead the Risk and Governance function in Klerksdorp. You will develop and implement the organization's information security program, focusing on risk, compliance, and policy development.

You will oversee audits and risk assessments, manage a security team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure regulatory alignment (POPIA, GDPR, PCI DSS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive information security experience with 3+ years in management/leadership.
• Extensive experience in risk management, compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and security governance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive information security policies and procedures.
• Strong understanding of security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection and encryption.
• Experience in incident response and business continuity/disaster recovery planning.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC are required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships.
• Experience in financial services or highly regulated industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the organization's information security strategy, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Oversee and mature the information security risk management program, including risk assessments and remediation reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Lead and manage internal and external security audits and assessments.
• Develop and maintain security awareness training programs for all employees.
• Manage the incident response process, including planning, execution, and post-incident analysis.
• Oversee security architecture reviews and provide guidance on secure system design.
• Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of information security professionals.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and industry trends to improve security posture.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Security governance

Stakeholder management

Security awareness

Communication

Incident response

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Info Security

Master's degree

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint protection

Encryption

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a seasoned Information Security Manager to lead the Risk and Governance function in Klerksdorp. You will develop and implement the organization's information security program, focusing on risk, compliance, and policy development.

You will oversee audits and risk assessments, manage a security team, coordinate with vendors, and ensure regulatory alignment (POPIA, GDPR, PCI DSS).