IT Security Manager

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Job Ref

259456

Date posted

Monday, June 29, 2026

Location

Gqeberha, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

Make a strategic impact in a vital role that safeguards the organization’s digital landscape. Our client is seeking an experienced IT Security Manager to strengthen and uphold their security standards. This is a unique opportunity to shape security practices, influence risk management, and support the organization’s long-term stability. What You'll Do: Implements, trains and supports Security processes and procedures within the company Measures and monitors exceptions and potential risks Acts as a central point of escalation locally Prevents risk by working with local / regional regulatory bodies and organizations Performs on site and remote compliance audits and communicates audit results including recommended corrective actions to local, regional and global stakeholders Communicates, collaborates with and supports Global stakeholders in US Compliance, as well as WW Legal Manages processes and outcome to achieve the organization’s risk objectives effectively and efficiently. Drives Process Improvement through suggestions / ideas and change requests Provides Support during and post Implementation Support; shares knowledge as Security Subject Matter Expert Tests new Changes and Enhancements and provides impact analysis and strategic recommendations Supports and collaborates with BPM/WW Compliance in testing new functionality, documenting and improving standard process documentation and training curriculum Adheres to all published organizational, safety policies and procedures as described in the company employee handbook Requirements: Must have 5+ years of experience in International Freight Forwarding Ability to train and develop Branch and Department Managers, as well as end users Excellent understanding of Security regulations, company processes, Rules and Procedures Background in Risk Management is preferred College degree in Education, Accounting, Business, Marketing, Communications, International Logistics, or equivalent of education is highly preferred. Be trained to Security Manager level in accordance with the local security programme where applicable Technical/Software Must be comfortable with communication tools such as Skype, ZOOM, MS TEAMS and others Excellent Cargowise application functionality knowledge Excellent knowledge of oral and written English language. Ability to verbally communicate information in a clear and concise manner. Must have ability to read and interpret documents such as Business Cases, Project Plans, Business Requirements, User Guides, Training Manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar / pie graphs. Teacher / educational or Trainer background is desirable Strong Organizational skills – Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, and execute on assigned deliverables. Facilitation skills - emphasis on coordinating relationships with internal functions/groups; ability to solve issues by coordinating across cross-functional areas. Sound judgment and the ability to work under time pressures. International experience and previous exposure to other cultures would be highly desirable. Able to manage outcomes to timeline. Able to work with in a matrix reporting environment, build and maintain strong relationships with peers, stakeholders and management who will largely be based remotely. Should you not receive any response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.