IT Risk Officer

Johannesburg
Salary: R50 000.00 - R58 333.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: NFR005430/KM

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Employer: Network Recruitment

My client isn’t just keeping up with the pace of change; they’re setting it. As an industry leader, they’re committed to innovation, collaboration, and resilience in the face of an evolving digital landscape. They seek a dedicated IT Risk Officer ready to make an impact by shaping security standards and guiding the future of risk management.

The IT Risk Officer will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the company's digital landscape. From shaping policies to tackling emerging threats, this role requires a seasoned risk expert who can lead, advise, and build resilience across all IT operations. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive, strategic thinker to guide IT risk management initiatives and to influence the way technology drives the company’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

Owning the Risk Landscape: The IT Risk Officer will develop, implement, and refine IT risk management frameworks, proactively shaping policies to stay ahead of vulnerabilities and emerging threats.
Strategic Guidance: They will collaborate with IT teams and executives, sharing insights on current and potential risks and offering solutions to mitigate these risks proactively.
Championing Compliance: The IT Risk Officer will ensure they are always aligned with compliance regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST, keeping compliance at the core of operations.
Incident Response Leadership: In the event of security incidents, the IT Risk Officer will coordinate responses, facilitate resolution, and work with teams to prevent future occurrences.
Executive Reporting: They will deliver clear, data-driven risk reports to the executive team, providing insight into metrics, trends, and progress on risk mitigation, empowering data-driven decision-making.
Advisory Role: As an advisor and partner, the IT Risk Officer will guide teams across the company on cybersecurity best practices, regulatory changes, and optimal IT controls.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.