Senior Manager: Information Systems Audit (Cybersecurity)

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007923/MNT

Date posted:

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose:

Manage the effective and timely cybersecurity audits of public sector Information Technology (IT) systems, thereby ensuring a service is provided to the people of South Africa in terms of relevant laws and regulations.
Implement the business unit’s strategic objectives by managing a portfolio of audits through the effective and efficient allocation of resources, management, stakeholder management, and coordination of people to perform quality, effective, and timely audits.

POSITION INFO:
Formal Education:

This position requires a minimum qualification of National Qualifications
Framework (NQF) Level 8 (i.e. 4-year Bachelor’s Degree/ National Diploma + Postgraduate Diploma), e.g. B Com with specialisation in Auditing and/or Information Technology
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent (e.g., a recognised IT auditing certification)

At least one of the following:

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or equivalent (e.g., CEH)
Certified Incident Handler (ECIH/ GCIH) or equivalent (e.g., CRIA)

Experience:

Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level
Extensive experience in managing cybersecurity and network security audits, with a strong understanding of networked environments that support various application hosting infrastructures, including Windows-based operating systems, as well as MSSQL and Oracle databases
Extensive experience in conducting cybersecurity maturity assessments, particularly within the Southern African context. This includes a strong ability to position insights and control recommendations for clients, guided by leading frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, CIS, and COBIT

System Analysis:

Deep understanding of Penetration testing (pen-testing) methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and ethical hacking principles
Deep understanding of a cyberattack incident response, incident response frameworks (NIST 800-61, SANS PICERL), and forensic analysis (post-incident investigation)

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