Brief description
To execute cyber and information security governance, risk and compliance tasks in support of ensuring appropriate cybersecurity awareness, risk management, vulnerability oversight, policies, compliance and assurance.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
• Execute work in conjunction with Governance Analyst/Consultant.
• Research into leading information security practices and apply security principles toward relevant areas (such appropriate policies, frameworks and standards, processes, procedures, and controls).
• Perform awareness activities, research and provide input into cybersecurity policies and standards, conduct cyber risk assessments, conduct cyber assurance assessments, coordinate vulnerability assessments and measure compliance in support of cybersecurity governance.
• Engage with stakeholders across the SARB Group at technical and project execution level to solicit cybersecurity information as well as convey and explain requirements fluently.
• Provide/ administer periodic reporting on respective Cyber & Information Security performance and risk areas.
Job requirements
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Security/Information Technology/ OR equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an Information Technology environment, of which 1 year within a Cyber and Information Security environment.
• Security Certification would be an added advantage.
Additional requirements include:
• Leading security best practice (security industry standards)
• Relevant Legislation
• Information Technology
• Conceptual Thinking
• Service & Stakeholder focus
• Effective Communication
• Impact & influence
• Drive for results
• Learning Focus
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Team work
• Planning & organising
• Developing & managing relationships
• Innovation & creativity
• Resilience
In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.
The South African Reserve Bank (the SARB) is the central bank of the Republic of South Africa. It regards its primary goal in the South African economic system as "the achievement and maintenance of price stability".
The South African Reserve Bank maintains that South Africa has a growing economy based on the principles of a market system, private and social initiative, effective competition and social fairness. It recognises, in the performance of its duties, the need to pursue balanced economic development and growth.
