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Gauteng: CISO posted by Ziyasiza Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Gauteng: CISO posted by Ziyasiza Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Posted on 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Leadership and Governance
    • Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy that aligns with business goals and risk appetite.
    • Lead the creation and execution of policies, processes, and standards to ensure the highest level of cybersecurity across the organization.
    • Serve as the primary advisor on all cybersecurity matters to the executive team, board of directors, and key stakeholders.
    • Ensure that information security strategies comply with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, POPI, etc.) and are consistent with best practices.
    • Report on the status of information security risks, threats, and controls to senior management and board members.
  2. Risk Management and Incident Response
    • Oversee the identification, assessment, and management of cybersecurity risks, including internal and external threats, vulnerabilities, and third-party risks.
    • Lead the development and implementation of an incident response plan, ensuring that security incidents are promptly detected, analyzed, mitigated, and reported.
    • Drive a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of emerging cybersecurity threats.
  3. Cybersecurity Operations & Threat Intelligence
    • Manage a security operations team responsible for day-to-day monitoring, detection, and response to security threats.
    • Utilize advanced threat intelligence tools to detect and neutralize threats across the organization’s systems and networks.
    • Collaborate with other teams to identify and address vulnerabilities through regular penetration testing, audits, and threat assessments.
  4. Team Development and Leadership
    • Build and mentor a high-performing team of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance and career development opportunities.
    • Foster a culture of security awareness and ensure that employees at all levels understand their role in safeguarding information and digital assets.
    • Collaborate with internal teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and business units, to ensure effective cybersecurity implementation.
  5. Vendor and Third-Party Security
    • Oversee the evaluation, selection, and management of third-party vendors and service providers to ensure their cybersecurity practices meet the organization’s standards.
    • Conduct regular risk assessments of third-party relationships and ensure that appropriate security controls are in place for all external partners.
  6. Compliance and Auditing
    • Ensure that the organization is compliant with relevant industry standards, regulations, and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.
    • Lead internal and external audits to evaluate and strengthen the effectiveness of the organization’s cybersecurity practices.
    • Report on security compliance to internal and external auditors, as well as regulatory authorities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Reduction in security incidents and breaches over time.
  • Successful completion of regular security audits and assessments.
  • Achievement of compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Successful implementation of cybersecurity programs and initiatives.
  • Improvement in overall organizational security posture and risk mitigation.
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Qualifications and Experience:

Education and Certification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Industry-recognized certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • Relevant certifications in IT governance, risk management, and incident response (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM).

Experience:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven experience in managing and implementing information security programs for large, complex organizations.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks related to information security and data privacy (e.g., GDPR, POPI, SOX).
  • Experience in leading incident response and crisis management efforts, including coordinating with law enforcement and legal teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing a security operations team and aligning security initiatives with business goals.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead teams, develop talent, and drive security initiatives at all levels of the organization.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term cybersecurity strategies that align with organizational goals.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem Solving: Proven ability to analyze and address complex security challenges in a fast-paced environment.
  • Business Acumen: Understanding of how security risks intersect with business objectives, ensuring security efforts drive business value.
  • Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments and influence key stakeholders.

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