About the position
We are looking for a proactive and experienced IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist to lead the development and implementation of governance strategies, risk management frameworks, and compliance initiatives across the IT landscape. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT frameworks and regulatory requirements, and demonstrate the ability to embed governance principles into the organization’s IT operations effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive IT Governance strategy aligned with organizational goals.
- Define, document, and roll out IT GRC policies, procedures, and processes.
- Drive implementation and adoption of key governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO, NIST, SABSA, PRINCE II, and CMM.
- Implement IT controls aligned with business risks, legal and regulatory obligations, and industry best practices.
- Develop, monitor, and report on IT governance metrics, KPIs, and performance indicators.
- Support IT alignment activities and contribute to governance committee submissions and reviews.
- Assist IT teams in developing and maintaining incident response plans.
- Prepare stakeholder communication plans in response to cybersecurity events.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of all IT GRC activities and processes.
- Design and monitor reporting mechanisms for IT Governance, Risk, and Audit, to support ongoing compliance.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting to regulatory bodies when required.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar IT GRC role.
- Strong understanding of IT governance frameworks and risk management methodologies.
Certifications (Advantageous)
- CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
- CRISC – Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control
- CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor
- GIAC – Global Information Assurance Certification
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Desired Skills:
- Implement
- monitor reporting mechanisms for IT Governance
- Risk Management
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