IT GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

at  RecruIT

JOB SUMMARY

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 (NICE-TO-HAVE)

• CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA or CGEIT certification.

• IT Governance Frameworks.
• Assist in the implementation of IT Governance, Risk and Compliance solutions in line with the approved policies and frameworks.
• Assist in the development and implementation IT Governance, Risk Management and Compliance policies, processes, procedures, and IT controls training materials to keep IT colleagues informed of relevant industry, legislative and regulatory requirements, and changes. Development and implementation of IT Governance Frameworks, IT Controls, recommendations from various assessments and action plans following an appropriate methodology by managements approval 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).
• Support the development of policies, processes, and procedures for the IT Division.
• Develop, implement, and monitor reporting mechanisms for IT Governance, Risk Management, and Audit, to support compliance and highlight areas of exposure to management.
• Assist in the maintenance of IT alignment activities, including report submissions, across various governance committees and structures.
• Include control document reviews, meeting coordination, assessment, finding mediation, assisting control owner with remediation plan development, tracking findings through remediation, progress monitoring, reporting, and escalation.
• Assess the current adequacy of the business continuity / disaster recovery plans in conjunction with Risk Management, potential threats to the systems, and then calculate the impact of potential adverse events.
• Participate in the development, adoption, and compliance of IT governance framework across all areas of business.
• Perform design and process analysis for IT business processes that impact IT Governance.
• Facilitate adoption and continuous improvement of planning practices and processes within IT and the business as a whole.