Chief Information Security Officer

Recruiter:

Dananda Talent

Job Ref:

JHB000541/Motse

Date posted:

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

1200000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established, values-driven organisation with over a century of legacy is looking for a seasoned CISO to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity. This strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the Group’s information security vision—protecting digital assets, ensuring compliance, and enabling innovation.

POSITION INFO:
A well-established, values-driven organisation with over a century of legacy is looking for a seasoned CISO to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity. This strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing the Group’s information security vision—protecting digital assets, ensuring compliance, and enabling innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of enterprise security strategy.
Advise executives on risk-balanced tech adoption (cloud, AI, analytics).
Detect and mitigate threats including ransomware, data breaches, and insider risks.
Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS.
Oversee CIRP, disaster recovery, audits, and real-time incident response.
Collaborate across ICT, PMO, and Risk to drive security initiatives.
Promote cybersecurity awareness and a high-performance culture.

Your Profile

Degree in IT, Business, or related field.
7+ years in cybersecurity leadership, 5+ at senior level.
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP (or equivalent).
Expert in ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, SSAE 18.
Strong knowledge of IAM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.
Proven leadership in multi-stakeholder environments.
Strategic thinker with excellent communication and coaching skills.

This is a rare opportunity to lead in a purpose-driven organisation that rewards excellence and invests in its people.

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