IT Governance, Risk and Compliance/Risk Expert

20 hours ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Numata Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Governance, Risk and Compliance/Risk Expert to join our team at Numata. As an integral part of our organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the security, compliance, and alignment of our IT infrastructure with business objectives.

Job Description
  • IT Governance: Design and enforce IT governance frameworks and standards such as CIS, ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate IT and cybersecurity risks by maintaining an up-to-date risk register, generating risk management reports, and recommending risk treatment plans.

Cybersecurity Analysis Responsibilities:

  • Risk and control assessments and recommendations for improvement (risk mitigation, control strength and maturity roadmaps) for threat and vulnerability management; cybersecurity risk and controls such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and endpoint protection.
  • Incident Response and Continuous Monitoring: Develop and maintain incident response plans, ensuring timely detection, investigation, and resolution of security incidents. Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analyses to strengthen future incident response capabilities.

Business and Systems Analysis Responsibilities:

  • Work with business stakeholders to understand and document business requirements, translating them into technical solutions and system specifications. Perform gap analyses between current systems and desired outcomes, recommending enhancements to meet business needs.
  • System Implementation and Optimisation: Collaborate with IT and development teams to ensure that systems are aligned with both security requirements and business objectives. Participate in system testing, validation, and troubleshooting during development and implementation phases, ensuring controls are existing and or sufficient.

Key Requirements:

  • 3+ years of combined experience in IT GRC, cybersecurity, and business systems analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of GRC frameworks (CIS, ISO, NIST, COBIT), security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS), and business process modelling techniques (BPMN, UML).
  • Analytical Skills: Proficient in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and translating business needs into technical requirements.
  • Communication: Excellent ability to articulate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders, alongside clear and precise documentation skills.

Market Related Salary: R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum.



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