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Information Security Officer

Vitality

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 October 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Team - Information Security

Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in the Vitality Sandton Office.Full time 37.5 hours per week.

We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

Extensive security governance expertise
Proven information risk management
Strong regulatory compliance knowledge

What this role is all about

This role is responsible for leading and strengthening the information security governance framework across Vitality ensuring information assets are protected and regulatory obligations are met. Working closely with the Governance Lead and teams across the business the Information Security Officer will maintain the ISMS oversee ISO 27001 and multi-market compliance manage information security risk and support the delivery of the wider Information Security Strategy. The role will also provide security oversight across suppliers projects and the software development lifecycle while driving effective policies assurance activity and security awareness. Based in Johannesburg the position may require occasional travel to UK sites.

Key Actions

Lead the continuous improvement and maintenance of the Information Security Management System supporting ISO 27001 and multi-market compliance across the Vitality Group
Manage the information security governance framework and ensure security risks are identified assessed reported and addressed in line with business and regulatory requirements
Deliver key information security initiatives and projects that support the Information Security Strategy and strengthen the organisations overall security position
Provide security oversight across projects and development activity including the SDLC Agile delivery processes and Data Protection Impact Assessments
Assess and manage supplier security risks in partnership with Cyber Security Operations and relevant internal stakeholders
Develop and maintain information security policies standards procedures and guidance that provide clear and consistent controls across the business
Plan and deliver compliance reviews identify control gaps and work with stakeholders to ensure appropriate remedial action is completed
Produce clear governance and risk reporting for the Information Governance Steering Group Information Asset Owners and Senior Information Risk Owner
Develop and deliver security awareness and training activity that improves understanding and promotes secure working practices across the organisation
Monitor emerging security threats regulatory developments industry standards and security technologies to inform future governance priorities and business planning

What do you need to thrive

A minimum of seven years experience working within information security
A degree or equivalent professional security qualification with certifications such as CISSP CISM CISA or an equivalent credential
Strong experience managing ISO 27001 and other security governance frameworks including ISO 27002 PCI DSS or NIST
Practical experience of information security risk management supplier security assessments and regulatory compliance
Knowledge of relevant data protection and regulatory requirements including GDPR FCA ICO and PRA expectations
Experience providing security oversight throughout the software development lifecycle and within Agile delivery environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical security matters to non-technical audiences
Strong experience producing policies standards governance reports audit documentation and project materials
The ability to work independently solve complex problems and manage competing priorities accurately under pressure
Experience within insurance healthcare or financial services and conducting internal security audits would be advantageous

So whats in it for you

Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
Retirement support We will match your contributions up to 5% of your salary
Health & wellbeing Discovery Medical Health Scheme
Financial protection - Life assurance income protection and short and long-term disability insurance

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer please visit our careers page.Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities!

If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality this is our promise to you we will:

Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been.
Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self.
Give you flexibility on how where and when you work.
Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths.
Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be.
Give you the space to try fail and learn.
Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support.
Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits.
Be there for you when you need us.
Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society.

We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong and are supported to be happy and healthy.

About You

About Us

Vitality South Africa plays a key role in the development and delivery of the sharedvalue insurance model within the Discovery Group. The team leads key strategic initiatives in the South African market strengthens alignment across the organisation and ensures the successful implementation of Vitalitys health and wellness addition the team provides specialised expertise cutting edge technology behavioural science and health and wellness drawing on both global innovation and local market within Vitality South Africa are dynamic and fastpaced. As such we are seeking individuals who are adaptable solutionsoriented and capable of delivering highquality sustainable value in a complex and evolving environment.

Employment Equity:

The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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