Manager Digital Risk & Information Security
Were looking for a strategic handson leader to drive digital risk and security initiatives in a dynamic and fastpaced environment. This role blends people leadership crossfunctional collaboration and the ability to turn complex challenges into practical businessfriendly solutions.
Youll shape secure practices guide a specialist team and act as a trusted advisor to both business and technology partners. If you enjoy connecting the dots between risk operations and innovation. This role could be the next step in your leadership journey.
What Youll Be DoingPeople & Leadership- Lead and develop a team of digital security professionals focusing on growth knowledgesharing and accountability
- Foster a securityconscious culture across the organization by building strong partnerships and upskilling nontechnical teams
- Manage relationships with key external security providers to support internal capability building and delivery
Strategic Advisory- Serve as a goto advisor for senior business and IT leaders on matters of risk and information security
- Support the implementation of controls in areas such as access management data protection vendor due diligence and awareness training
- Collaborate with threat monitoring teams to stay ahead of vulnerabilities and respond with agility
& Enablement- Translate longterm digital risk goals into action plans ensuring alignment between security priorities and business needs
- Contribute to the enhancement of policies standards and procedures ensuring they remain practical current and scalable
- Monitor industry trends and adjust strategies to stay resilient in an evolving landscape
Project Oversight- Drive the of key initiatives on the digital risk roadmap balancing resource constraints and strategic priorities
- Manage budgets and forecasts effectively ensuring delivery stays on track and valuedriven
- Provide clear communication updates and insights to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
What You Bring- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with a track record of developing highperforming teams.
- Sharp decisionmaking and strategic thinking paired with a rollupyoursleeves mindset
- Strong communication skills; able to simplify complex topics for different audiences and influence decisions
- Businesssavvy approach to risk with an understanding of how to secure systems without creating barriers to progress
- Comfortable navigating change ambiguity and emerging risks with resilience and adaptability
Experience Needed- At least 8 years relevant experience in digital risk information security or governance
- Prior experience managing or leading a smalltomedium sized team in a complex business or technical environment
- Working knowledge of security operations risk frameworks and industry standards
- Confident in delivering presentations guiding strategic discussions and creating engaging reports
- Relevant certifications in digital risk or information security are a plus but practical realworld experience is highly valued
Why JoinThis is a chance to lead meaningful work in an organisation that values secure innovation. Youll have the opportunity to shape practices that protect people systems and information while enabling business growth and smarter decisionmaking.
ApplyAt EQ Plus we are dedicated to hiring for great companies and connecting talented professionals with opportunities that foster growth and success. This leading organisation recognised as one of the top brands in its industry in South Africa is at the forefront of innovation and committed to providing a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a real impact. Apply today!
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