Strategic Security Governance Lead

Old Mutual Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited seeks a Security Governance and Risk Lead to steer the Group Information Security Governance Framework and risk management across the organisation. You will define operating models, forums, and escalation paths to ensure adherence to security principles and regulatory obligations.

You will oversee governance across clusters, maintain policy standards, and drive maturity in security controls, boasting strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Risk Management or Governance.
• 8–10 years in information security, governance or risk functions.
• 3+ years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve the Group Information Security Governance Framework.
• Define governance operating models, forums and escalation paths.
• Monitor compliance with security requirements, risk appetite and policy standards.
• Oversee security risk governance and report progress to governance forums.
• Drive capability maturity and standardized ways of working across clusters.

Skills

Information security governance

Risk management

Cyber resilience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Masters degree

Relevant bachelor’s degree

Job description

Old Mutual Limited seeks a Security Governance and Risk Lead to steer the Group Information Security Governance Framework and risk management across the organisation. You will define operating models, forums, and escalation paths to ensure adherence to security principles and regulatory obligations.

You will oversee governance across clusters, maintain policy standards, and drive maturity in security controls, boasting strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.