Sandton: Divisional Cybersecurity Officer

The role will assess and monitor cybersecurity risks, lead divisional maturity assessments, and develop roadmaps to address identified vulnerabilities. You will advise IT Managers on secure architecture, operations, and incident response to ensure robust protection across the division. Reporting indirectly to the Group Head of IT, the officer will provide guidance across business units, manage divisional monitoring and alerting leveraging Group tools, and drive the rollout of security technologies and risk-based controls. Key responsibilities include creating security strategies, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, auditing privileged accounts, handling incidents, and coordinating IT projects and audits. The role also focuses on building cyber awareness, upskilling IT teams, and ensuring audit readiness through ITGCs, application control reviews, and remediation of findings. Strong collaboration with Group IT, suppliers, and auditors will be essential. This position suits a confident, technically strong leader who can think strategically, identify and address cybersecurity risks, drive compliance, and proactively safeguard the divisions IT environments. Essential Requirements: Bachelors degree in Information Systems or Computer Science. 710 years in information security, with proven experience in cybersecurity risk assessment and management, vulnerability management, secure configuration, and incident response. Expertise in ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, IT governance, and relevant legislation. Knowledge of network, cloud, infrastructure, and endpoint protection. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH. “Looking for a role that aligns with your package expectations, job level, or industry expertise? Apply now via our career portal: