Chief Information Security Officer

Responsibilities include

• Develop and execute companies' information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.

• Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.

• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).

• Lead security assessments, technology deployments, and compliance audits.

• Collaborate with ICT, PMO, and Group Risk to manage enterprise-wide security initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS).

• Minimise legal, reputational, and financial risk through proactive governance.

• Develop and enforce the companies Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).

• Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.

• Lead security audits, assessments, and real-time threat investigations.

• Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.

• Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function. Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT leadership.

• 57 years in a senior information security management role.

• Professional Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or equivalent.

• Deep understanding of security frameworks: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, SSAE 18.

• Experience in financial services or insurance industries.

• Strong background in security tools and technologies (IAM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.).

• Ability to lead complex projects in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.

• Proven experience in vendor and contract security negotiations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

• Strategic and innovative thinking

• Leadership and influence

• Risk and compliance acumen

• Project and resource management

• Exceptional stakeholder communication

• Report writing and dashboard presentation

• Coaching and mentoring for performance

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