Information Security Officer

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Afro Miaki Group Full time

Implement the Technology Strategy & Innovation for your area of responsibility

Organize outputs aligned to the Technology risk strategy, internal controls and budget of internal resourcing and partnerships to assure Technology Compliance to best practise and regulatory compliance (including but not limited to data protection compliance (e.g., POPI and GDPR), ECT Act, ESG, Cyber laws.

Manage and coordinate a Zero data or Technology loss approach, internal controls and budget of internal resourcing and partnerships to manage and optimise the Cyber Risk landscape. Drive a proactive, predictive and continuous improvement Cyber Risks managed environment

Implement and continuously enhance an information security management framework

Develop and implement Technology Security, policies and standards that supports and enables business strategy at the strategic planning, tactical and operational business unit levels

Form and cascade a communication plan to the Technology team relating to the compliance of IT Security Policies, Standards and Guidelines. Escalating non-compliance matters to CTO

Execute Analysis & Planning Activities

Research, develop and maintain a knowledge base of the IT threat landscape, security trending, regulatory requirements, mobile and other new technologies and best practices to mitigate and plan against threats

Contribute to the organization’s overall technology planning by providing current knowledge and an understanding of future technologies

Create and manage a repository for all security related documentation.

Annual review of IT Security Policies, Standards and Guidelines according to technology objectives and update in accordance to changes in the organization and legislation

Craft a viable roadmap of activities, post collaboration with internal stakeholders, linked to the technology strategy but sequenced in alignment with organisational readiness

Implement the Design for your Area of Responsibility

Design and manage a roadmap for information security related to internal controls, compliance, regulatory and a proactive risk mitigation plan for the Technology department

Design, implement and monitor a comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management program in alignment with the Technology Risk strategy.

Contribute to project risk management consulting and technical reviews as required.

Cascade of the Enterprise risk framework into the Technology Risk Framework and functional area responsibilities.Provide SME guidance and consultancy in solution design and/or daily operations across the company ecosystem

Implement & Execute on activities within your area of responsibility

Build and measure business relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to proactively consult and mitigate security threats

Lead programs of work (of various complexity) pulling in necessary stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes and measure the adoption of Technology Security solutions e.g., logical access management or e.g., IT Security risk assessments and penetration tests toward zero audit findings

Provideconsulting and engagement services to various business units in the procurement process and/or any investigative/exploratory ventures. Not limited to investigation, RFI, RFQ, selection and assessments of current technologies. Benchmark best of breed security practices

Provide a recommendation to senior management on the fit of the product/service against the company technology standards and governance

Establish relevant internal control metrics and audits to measure outcomes and performance related to security

Advise Technology business partners on regulatory, compliance (POPI, PAIA, etc) and/or legal requirements as it relates to securing of data as well as project manage internal controls to mitigate threats

Create and manage a risk register and IT risk management schedule and drive all information and technology risks to closure

Review reporting templates in relation to audience and value add adjusting and implementing new templates as need be

Compile reports/BI as per agreed frequency

Review any draft reports provided by the team, making amendments as required to be fit for distribution/submission to senior management for final review

Risk & Quality Management

Develop and maintain an internal security audit framework to implement standards toward zero downtime and zero audit findings.

Constant management of general control reviews, technical system reviews including Penetration Testing aligned to the Risk strategy of zero audit findings and material breaches

Co-ordinate and track the implementation of remediation plans in accordance with agreed upon timeframes

Management and coordination of incidents and consult with disciplinary and legal matters

Drive all internal controls to full automated controls, zero audit findings and predictive/proactive view of risks. Formulate vendor/supplier standards for information security

Contribute and fo



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