IT Security Assistant

3 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year
We are seeking a motivated IT Security Assistant to join a dynamic IT Security team, in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT audit, risk management, and IT compliance, and will be eager to grow their expertise in a financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support internal and external IT audits, including planning, walkthroughs, and evidence gathering.

• Maintain and track audit findings and risk treatment plans to resolution.

• Draft, update, and maintain IT policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

• Prepare audit reports, executive summaries, and readiness metrics for management.

• Assist with regulatory submissions and compliance questionnaires (e.g., POPIA, ISO, COBIT).

• Support monitoring of security alerts, incidents, vulnerabilities, and system logs.

• Facilitate remediation activities and liaise with technical teams to ensure timely closure of audit points.

• Participate in IT risk assessments and recommend control improvements.

• Support user awareness training and promote security best practices across the organization.

Requirements:

National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
2–3 years of experience in IT audit, risk management, IT compliance, or GRC roles. Experience in banking or financial services is advantageous.
Certifications preferred: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC), risk frameworks, and audit methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
Familiarity with ITSM tools and GRC platforms is a plus.
Understanding of regulatory environments such as SARB, FSCA, or international equivalents.
Knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, TOGAF, and ISO/IEC 27001.

How To Apply:
  • Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Send your CV to: [email protected] or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn.
  • Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve [email protected]
  • We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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