Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Datacentrix

  • Centurion, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Qualifications / Requirements:
  • Matric plus, Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT leadership.
  • 7 years in a senior information security management role.
  • Professional Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or equivalent.
  • Deep understanding of security frameworks: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, SSAE 18.
  • Strong background in security tools and technologies (IAM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.).
  • Ability to lead complex projects in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Proven experience in vendor and contract security negotiations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
  • Strategic and innovative thinking
  • Leadership and influence
  • Risk and compliance acumen
  • Project and resource management
  • Exceptional stakeholder communication
  • Report writing and dashboard presentation
  • Coaching and mentoring for performance
Responsibilities include:
  • Develop and execute the company’s information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.
  • Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.
  • Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).
  • Lead security assessments, technology deployments and compliance audits.
  • Collaborate with ICT, PMO and Group Risk to manage enterprise-wide security initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001 and industry standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS).
  • Minimise legal, reputational and financial risk through proactive governance.
  • Develop and enforce the company’s Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
  • Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.
  • Lead security audits, assessments, and real-time threat investigations.
  • Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.
  • Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function.

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