Senior Security Compliance Analyst | Hybrid & Growth Ready

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Compliance Analyst to join our Upington team in a hybrid capacity. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to POPIA, ISO 27001, and related standards, while managing audits and remediation plans.

You will collaborate with IT and legal teams to embed compliance in security operations and report to management. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security and a strong track record in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and policy development,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field.
Minimum 5 years in information security, IT compliance, or risk management.
Knowledge of POPIA and ISO 27001 / NIST; security audits experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement security compliance programs aligned with regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure adherence to policies and standards.
Identify gaps, risks and vulnerabilities and plan remediation.
Monitor regulatory changes and update policies accordingly.
Collaborate with IT, legal and business units to integrate compliance needs.
Prepare compliance reports for management and auditors.
Assist in regulatory inquiries and audits.
Deliver security awareness and training related to compliance.
Maintain documentation for compliance activities.
Stay updated on emerging threats relevant to compliance.