Chief Specialist: IT Governance and Compliance Leader

2 months ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IT Ridge Technologies Full time

This role plays a critical part in IT Strategy, overseeing ICT governance, risk, and compliance functions, including policy development, risk management, and control monitoring.



Key Responsibilities:

Governance


  • Develop and maintain the IT governance operating model, defining the mandate and relationships between governance structures.
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal governance structures, recommending improvements to Executive committees.
  • Consolidate GRC information, identifying priority areas, monitoring progress, and reporting to stakeholders.
  • Promote good corporate governance practices.


Risk


  • Lead the development and implementation of the system-wide risk management function, ensuring information IT risks are identified and monitored.
  • Develop and maintain IT Risk Registers for group companies and departments, ensuring regular review by management.
  • Assess and evaluate IT controls, making recommendations to management regarding adequacy.


Policy/Compliance


  • Lead the system-wide IT compliance program, ensuring IT activities meet defined requirements, policies, and regulations.
  • Develop and implement effective policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.


Audit


  • Work with Internal Audit, External Audit, and Internal Control functions on required IT assessments and audits.
  • Coordinate and track IT-related audits, including scope, timelines, auditing agencies, and outcomes.
  • Work with auditors to maintain a consistent perspective, ensuring the institution is presented in its best light.


Leadership


  • Perform additional duties to ensure the smooth functioning of the Group and maintain the organization's reputation as a viable business partner.
  • Recommend programmatic and technical directions, operating with independence in matters relating to IT incidents, risk, and measures.
  • Operate independently on project management activities, including development of project plans and budget/resource estimates.


Qualifications and Experience:


  • Bachelor's degree in auditing and information systems or equivalent.
  • Additional governance qualification or certification.
  • 6-8 years of experience at a managerial level in a governance, risk, and compliance environment.
  • Auditing experience as a compliance officer, information risk specialist, or information technology auditor.
  • Experience managing technology budgets and management/board reporting.
  • Extensive knowledge of governance frameworks and standards, such as COBIT, ISO, and NIST.

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