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Managed Talent Solutions is looking for a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for one of their client based in Centurion to lead enterprise-wide cyber security efforts. In this strategic leadership role, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving the Group’s information security strategy, ensuring the protection of the company’s digital assets, systems and data. The Chief Information Security Officer will play a critical part in upholding regulatory compliance, managing cyber risk, and strengthening the company's reputation as a trusted service provider.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Matric plus, Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT leadership .
• 7 years in a senior information security management role .
• Professional Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP , or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, SSAE 18.
• Strong background in security tools and technologies (IAM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.).
• Ability to lead complex projects in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Proven experience in vendor and contract security negotiations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Leadership and influence
• Risk and compliance acumen
• Project and resource management
• Exceptional stakeholder communication
• Report writing and dashboard presentation
• Coaching and mentoring for performance

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute the company’s information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.
• Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).
• Lead security assessments, technology deployments and compliance audits.
• Collaborate with ICT, PMO and Group Risk to manage enterprise-wide security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001 and industry standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS).
• Minimise legal, reputational and financial risk through proactive governance.
• Develop and enforce the company’s Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
• Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.
• Lead security audits, assessments, and real-time threat investigations.
• Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.
• Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function.

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Risk and Security Manager to join our Takealot Delivery Logistics Team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the National Risk and Security Manager :

Your responsibilities will include :

• Management of Risk within Transport, Logistics and Fleet management
• Management of Security and Service Providers
• Plan, design and implementing the risk management tactics
• Regularly audit all operational processes from a risk perspective
• Daily risk assessments and evaluations
• Risk auditing and reporting
• Weekly security audit and reporting
• Business continuity plan
• Loss control, exception management and investigations across all regional sites
• Develop a network of intelligence sources to identify high loss areas and develop corrective actions
• On-route risk management
• Dashcam management and affiliated service providers
• Management of the complete Health and Safety function for the site as required and stipulated by law and COVID protocol's
• Innovate and proactively anticipate Risk within Transport, Logistics and Fleet management
• Regularly engage with operational managers

Qualifications & Experience :

• Risk Management Qualification
• Minimum 5 -7 years in Middle Management Risk Management in a Logistics or Transport environment
• Forensic qualification & experience preferable
• Exposure of H&S management

Attributes required :

• Specialised industry and risk training, and a track record of implementing risk programmes
• Proven Investigation experience
• Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills, supported by excellent presentation and project management skills
• Decisive leader with strong planning, organization and control
• Stress tolerant and confident
• Deadline-driven and results orientated with a proven track record of achievements
• High business acumen
• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities in a complex business environment

The Environment :

• takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers, its all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is forthright but respectful
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial , thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenge the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
• thinks like an owner of the business.
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Risk and Security Manager to join our (TDT) Logistics Team.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the National Risk and Security Manager :

Your responsibilities will include:

• Management of Risk within Transport, Logistics and Fleet management
• Management of Security and Service Providers
• Plan, design and implement risk management tactics
• Regularly audit all operational processes from a risk perspective
• Daily risk assessments and evaluations
• Risk auditing and reporting
• Weekly security audit and reporting
• Business continuity plan
• Loss control, exception management and investigations across all regional sites
• Develop a network of intelligence sources to identify high loss areas and develop corrective actions
• On-route risk management
• Dashcam management and affiliated service providers
• Management of the complete Health and Safety function for the site as required and stipulated by law and COVID protocols
• Innovate and proactively anticipate Risk within Transport, Logistics and Fleet management
• Regularly engage with operational managers

Qualifications & Experience:

• Risk Management Qualification
• Minimum 5 - 7 years in Middle Management Risk Management in a Logistics or Transport environment
• Forensic qualification & experience preferable
• Exposure to H&S management

Attributes required:

• Specialised industry and risk training, and a track record of implementing risk programmes
• Proven investigation experience
• Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills, supported by excellent presentation and project management skills
• Decisive leader with strong planning, organization and control
• Stress tolerant and confident
• Deadline-driven and results orientated with a proven track record of achievements
• High business acumen
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities in a complex business environment

The Environment:

• Takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
• We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
• We are short on ego and high on output.
• We are doers and not only thinkers; it’s all in the execution after all.
• We love what we do and what we are creating.

We seek to employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:

• is respectful but forthright
• is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
• is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
• is competitive, self-directed and strives to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours)
• is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
• is entrepreneurial , thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
• is business SMART, able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
• is curious and challenges the status quo
• is innovative and enjoys iteration
• is collaborative
• will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com
• thinks like an owner of the business
• is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARD WORKING

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

To provide expert professional knowledge and technical skills within a specialist area. To support the bank's Information Security initiatives, the associated decision making, planning and implementation to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration or misuse.

• A degree in Information Technology is required.

• 3-4 years experience in people management and leadership is required.
• 3-4 years proven experience in risk management or information security, databases, operating systems, and network security controls.
• 3-4 years proven experience in software and integration development is required.

Security is entering a new phase where the architecture and systems between IT and the Mobile Network are now using shared platforms or infrastructures. There is an increased focus on the security of these networks and across all areas of the business. The introduction of cloud has blurred the lines between a traditional IT security professional and a Mobile Network Security function. The candidate is responsible for vetting and advising all OPCOs in the MTN portfolio on Core network, Digital, and IT security-related projects, including software developed in-house by S2 COE. The candidate is also responsible for supporting Fintech and Infraco security colleagues in designing robust and secure architectures for the platform business. The incumbent must ensure successful delivery in the context of:

• An expertise-based multicultural federated organisation
• A dynamic and evolving field of information security
• Revolutionary workforce practices bringing together global labour markets
• Evolving industry sector presenting new challenges, opportunities, and threats
• Dynamic legal and regulatory environment focusing on data sovereignty, privacy, and data protection
• Agile ways of working
• Hybrid networks (cloud and on-premises)

Values (Our Culture)

We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. We believe understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating delightful work experiences. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. They are in our DNA and guide our actions and decisions.

Our mission is to create an exciting and rewarding workplace where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity, and reach their full potential. We aim to boost creativity and innovation, improve productivity, and drive meaningful results, all built on strong relationships and a shared purpose. Our commitments extend beyond organizational promises, reflecting our leadership and managerial ethos to partner with employees, customers, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Live Y’ello

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

The Manager of Information Security Architecture is responsible for:

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Job Description

NEW WORK IN : Lead IT Security Engineer / Architect - JHB / Randburg (hybrid) - paying R1.2 million CTC + perks

A tech Scale- up and high-volume transactional platform is embarking on a strategic transformation within their security architecture and is seeking a dynamic, senior-level IT Security Engineer to own, lead, and mature the organization's Cybersecurity framework. This is a newly created, high-impact role—ideal for someone ready to shape policy, design systems from scratch, and build security operations with scalability in mind. Land the job and you will take full ownership of security tooling, design, governance, and implementation. You’ll step beyond a support function and into a strategic leadership space, laying down the groundwork for business-wide security controls and compliance. This is what you need to land the job :

• You come with 10+ years exp in the IT industry with 3–5+ years in senior IT Security roles, ideally with leadership exposure
• You have deep experience in the design and implementation offoundational security infrastructure
• Lead deployment of SIEM, IDS / IPS, DLP, MFA, endpoint protection, etc.
• Experience translating technical threats into business-friendly language for stakeholders
• You have a Bachelor’sdegree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science (or related field)
• Certifications inCISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+ etc will serve you well
• By nature, you have a strong presence; you are a confident communicator, driven, and delivery-focused

This is a incredible opportunity within a fun team, offering enterprise-level challenges wrapped in a fast-moving tech culture. We are looking for someone who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves while thinking five steps ahead. If you thrive in building from the ground up, enjoy working across high-volume systems, and know how to balance compliance with innovation, this could be the perfect next step.

Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead enterprise-wide cyber security efforts. In this strategic leadership role, you will be responsible for driving the Group’s information security strategy, ensuring the protection of AVBOB’s digital assets, systems, and data. You will play a critical part in upholding regulatory compliance, managing cyber risk, and strengthening our reputation as a trusted service provider.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package. You will be working for an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

Responsibilities include :

Develop and execute AVBOB’s information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.

Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.

Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.

Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).

Lead security assessments, technology deployments, and compliance audits.

Collaborate with ICT, PMO, and Group Risk to manage enterprise-wide security initiatives.

Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and industry standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS).

Minimise legal, reputational, and financial risk through proactive governance.

Develop and enforce AVBOB’s Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).

Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.

Lead security audits, assessments, and real-time threat investigations.

Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.

Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function.

Information Security Officer • Centurion, ZA

SUMMARY :

Managed Talent Solutions is looking for a seasoned ChiefInformation Security Officer (CISO) for one of their client based in Centurion to lead enterprise-wide cyber security efforts. In this strategic leadership role, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving the Group’s information security strategy, ensuring the protection of the company’s digital assets, systems and data. The Chief Information Security Officer will play a critical part in upholding regulatory compliance, managing cyber risk, and strengthening the company's reputation as a trusted service provider.

POSITION INFO :

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Matric plus, Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT leadership .
• 7 years in a senior information security management role .
• Professional Certifications : CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP , or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks : ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, SSAE 18.
• Strong background in security tools and technologies (IAM, IDS / IPS, DLP, etc.).
• Ability to lead complex projects in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Proven experience in vendor and contract security negotiations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Leadership and influence
• Risk and compliance acumen
• Project and resource management
• Exceptional stakeholder communication
• Report writing and dashboard presentation
• Coaching and mentoring for performance

Responsibilities include :

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

2025-07-22 - 2025-08-21

Permanent

JHB006851

Information Technology

Managed Talent Solutions is looking for a seasoned ChiefInformation Security Officer (CISO) for one of their client based in Centurion to lead enterprise-wide cyber security efforts. In this strategic leadership role, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving the Group’s information security strategy, ensuring the protection of the company’s digital assets, systems and data. The Chief Information Security Officer will play a critical part in upholding regulatory compliance, managing cyber risk, and strengthening the company's reputation as a trusted service provider.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Matric plus, Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT leadership .
• 7 years in a senior information security management role .
• Professional Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP , or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of security frameworks: ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, NIST, SSAE 18.
• Strong background in security tools and technologies (IAM, IDS/IPS, DLP, etc.).
• Ability to lead complex projects in a matrixed, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Proven experience in vendor and contract security negotiations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strategic and innovative thinking
• Leadership and influence
• Risk and compliance acumen
• Project and resource management
• Exceptional stakeholder communication
• Report writing and dashboard presentation
• Coaching and mentoring for performance

• Develop and execute the company’s information security strategy aligned with business goals and digital innovation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, balancing innovation and cyber risk.
• Drive secure adoption of technologies including cloud, AI, and data analytics.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats (e.g., ransomware, data breaches, insider threats).
• Lead security assessments, technology deployments and compliance audits.
• Collaborate with ICT, PMO and Group Risk to manage enterprise-wide security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001 and industry standards (NIST, PCI-DSS, CIS).
• Minimise legal, reputational and financial risk through proactive governance.
• Develop and enforce the company’s Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP).
• Oversee disaster recovery and continuity planning.
• Lead security audits, assessments, and real-time threat investigations.
• Implement training programs to build cybersecurity awareness across all departments.
• Foster a culture of shared responsibility and high performance within the security function.