Senior IT Security Project Manager

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Training & certifications

Relocation assistance

Flexible work options

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior IT Project Manager with strong cybersecurity experience to lead complex IT initiatives that enhance cyber posture and regulatory compliance. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires 7+ years in IT project management, with 3+ years in cybersecurity, and familiarity with NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks; PMP/CISSP/CISM certifications are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 7+ years IT project management experience, with 3+ years in cybersecurity projects.
• Experience with network security, data protection, cloud security, or incident response.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• PMP, CISSP, CISM or similar certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity and IT infrastructure projects.
• Define project scope, goals, timelines, budgets, and resource needs.
• Coordinate and lead IT security professionals, engineers, and vendors.
• Ensure on-time delivery within scope and budget while maintaining high quality.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues; report progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Facilitate project meetings and post-project evaluations.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

PM tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior IT Project Manager with strong cybersecurity experience to lead complex IT initiatives that enhance cyber posture and regulatory compliance. You will plan, execute, and finalize projects, coordinating internal teams and external vendors to meet deadlines and budgets.

The role requires 7+ years in IT project management, with 3+ years in cybersecurity, and familiarity with NIST/ISO 27001 frameworks; PMP/CISSP/CISM certifications are valued.