Chief Information Security Officer

Smart Network

The Information Security Officer will be responsible for enterprise-wide security in the Group

Develop and execute the Company’s enterprise-wide information and cyber security strategy aligned with business objectives and digital innovation.
Serve as a trusted cyber risk advisor to executive leadership, balancing innovation with security and risk management.
Lead the secure adoption of digital technologies including cloud, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber security threats such as ransomware, data breaches, and insider threats.
Oversee Security Operations, cyber incident response, threat investigations, and vulnerability management.
Develop, maintain, and test the Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, and organisational cyber resilience.
Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and recognised industry frameworks including NIST and PCI-DSS.
Lead security audits, risk assessments, regulatory engagements, and assurance activities.
Manage enterprise-wide cyber risk in collaboration with ICT, PMO, and Group Risk.
Oversee third-party, vendor, and contract security risk management.
Provide executive reporting, dashboards, and insights on cyber risk posture and incidents.
Drive cyber security awareness, training, and a culture of shared accountability across the organisation.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing information security function.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in cyber security, risk management, and IT leadership.
At least 5–7 years’ experience in a senior information security management or executive role.
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, or equivalent.
Strong working knowledge of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, and SSAE 18.
Experience within financial services, insurance, or similarly regulated industries.
Proven experience with modern security tools and technologies (IAM, SOC, IDS/IPS, DLP, cloud security).
Demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.
Strong vendor, third-party, and contract security management experience.
Exceptional leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong report writing, executive dashboarding, and presentation capability.
Strategic mindset with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.

Salary offered : To be discussed during the interview process

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Salary offered : To be discussed during the interview process

Apply : By e-mail with your CV, photo added to your CV,to ***email_hidden***