IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist

at  National Risk Managers Pty Ltd

A Medical Insurance Company based in Benoni, Gauteng is looking for a IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist who will assist in the development and implementation of IT Governance frameworks and IT controls following appropriate methodology approved by management that is aligned with international and financial industry standards (e. g, GOI standards (PA), Joint Standards (PA & FSCA), COBIT, ITIL, ISO, NIST, PRINCE II, CMM, etc.).
Advise the company on best business practices and to develop and implement appropriate solutions.
Work closely with cross functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric
• National Diploma in IT /Bachelor or Relevant equivalent to NQF Level 6
• IT Governance certification or ITIL & COBIT mandatory

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA or CGEIT certification

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience in IT Governance Risk and Compliance related experience
• Experience with GRC methodologies, tools, and enablers
• Hands-on experience with implementation and monitoring of one or more IT Governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO, PRINCE II, etc.)

LEGAL OR STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

• Clear Criminal Record

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Solid understanding of IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Frameworks
• Understanding of security risks and the required preventative controls
• Excellent understanding of IT operational processes and controls including projects
• Knowledge of the IT frameworks and best practices
• Excellent understanding of Regulatory requirements relatively to the IT environment (PCI DSS, POPIA, GDPR)
• The ability to be persuasive and be able to communicate GRC related concepts to staff
• Sound knowledge, understanding and application of the relevant legislation
• Ability to map business needs to technology solutions
• Implementation of the ICT strategy in the insurance
• Must have excellent corporate governance principles
• Thorough understanding of technical elements