Chief Information Security Officer

2 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa BLH Recruitment Full time

Scope:

Exclusive opportunity to build the IT security department of a

leading Dutch company in the Netherlands from the ground up

Role:

Chief Information Security Officer– Netherlands

New role in the company

Type of company:

Manufacturing Industry

Scale:

1,300+ employees; 7 factories across 4 countries in Europe;

approximately 1 billion euros turnover annually

Department:

IT/Cyber Security

Reports to:

CIO

Sponsorship:

Client is recognised IND sponsor – experienced in employing

and relocating South African candidates

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive, market-related + Dutch 30% tax ruling

Relocation Package:

Full relocation support by 3rd. party, including a beautiful

modern company apartment in a sought-after Dutch

neighbourhood

The profile of our desired candidate:

Education


• At least a bachelor's degree, preferably in IT or Cyber Security.

Experience


• Approximately 8 years relevant professional experience in IT and/or Cyber Security.


• Strong knowledge of risk management, incident response, and international

regulations (NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR).


• Hands-on experience with security technologies (MFA, IAM, monitoring, patching,

backups).


• Experience in regulated sectors (manufacturing, FMCG, industrial) is an advantage.


• Professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

are an advantage.

Skills & Personal Qualities


• Ability to set up and lead a new department from the ground up.


• Balance of strategic vision and hands-on operational execution.


• Independent, reliable, and resilient under pressure.


• Able to work stand alone.


• Act as sparring partner for the board.


• Strong communicator, confident working with the board.


• Fluent in English (Afrikaans is a big plus).


• Willingness to learn Dutch to support long-term integration.

Key Responsibilities


• Establish and manage IT security frameworks, standards, and procedures.


• Lead incident response and ensure business continuity.


• Ensure compliance with international standards (NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR).


• Act as the primary contact for auditors, regulators, and external partners.


• Deploy essential security measures (MFA, IAM, monitoring, patching, backups).


• Promote a culture of security awareness across the organisation.

Application

CV format: Dutch-style CV (concise 1–2 pages)

Interviews: To be held in Cape Town with senior management of client

Apply: Send your CV to

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