Business Information Security Officer

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sanlam Full time
Job Title: Business Information Security Officer

Santam is seeking a highly skilled Business Information Security Officer to join our team in the Business Information and Technology Services (BITS) department. This is a senior role that will be based in the Western Cape or Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Establish and manage a Santam Business Unit (SBU) Information Security Programme.
  • Implement cybersecurity awareness campaigns to educate employees on best practices and potential threats.
  • Participate in Group Information Security Programme (GISP) initiatives to ensure alignment with company-wide security goals.
  • Develop and maintain information security governance and assurance processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Document processes and artefacts that prove the implementation of governance and assurance processes.
  • Lead the response to information security incidents and cyber crises, ensuring timely and effective mitigation of risks.
  • Implement application, infrastructure, and cybersecurity education, training, and awareness initiatives to ensure a secure IT environment.
  • Collaborate with the Group Information Security Officer (GISO), GISP, and Group CIO to implement processes and controls.
  • Provide regular feedback to Santam Manco on Group-wide information security issues and report on metrics related to information security services delivery.
  • Engage with application owners and the Group Cyber Security Centre (GCSC) Operations Team to ensure system vulnerabilities are addressed.
  • Facilitate workshops and risk documentation during Control Self Assessments or Crown Jewel Risk Assessment processes.
  • Develop and implement a security risk management action plan, including prioritization, ownership, and timelines.
  • Review and respond to PSPG and risk acceptance requests within agreed timeframes.
  • Communicate clearly and timely with management and users regarding planned group awareness campaigns.
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify requirements for additional awareness or targeted education, training, and awareness interventions.
  • Align with the Group's annual security education, training, and awareness plan.
  • Document the logical access review schedule for Line of Business Applications, review results, facilitate resolution, and report on progress.
  • Review and respond to all security-related audit findings.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Cyber and information security certifications (such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, CISA, ISO 27000 Lead Implementer/Auditor) are in force. If the candidate does not possess such certifications, evidence is required that the candidate is studying toward them.
Competencies:
  • High Stress Tolerance.
  • Building and maintaining relationships.
  • Teamwork and ability to function independently.
  • Facilitation Skills.
  • Adaptability.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Planning and organising.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Interpersonal savvy.
  • Decision quality.
  • Plans and aligns.
  • Optimises work processes.
  • Being resilient.
  • Collaborates.
  • Cultivates innovation.
  • Customer focus.
  • Drives results.
Additional Competencies and Skills:
  • Honesty, integrity, and respect.
  • Positive, enthusiastic, can-do attitude.
  • Ability to work under pressure and long hours.
  • Ability to co-operate and thrive both within an independent and team environment.
  • Project Management.
  • Reporting and Administration.
  • Business Requirements Definition.
  • Compliance Monitoring.
  • Emerging Technologies.
About the Company:

Santam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company, and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.

Please note this appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

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