IT Risk Manager - Midrand, South Africa - Ikusasa Recruitment Group

Ikusasa Recruitment Group

Verified Company

Midrand, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Role Purpose

This position will suit for a motivated individual who is able to work at Information Technology (IT) management and leadership levels to ensure that IT risk within the company is well managed within the risk appetite of the business.

The role will be positioned within the risk management function of The client.

The function's purpose is to ensure that industry best practice risk management frameworks, controls and risk treatment plans are in place and executed and that the required monitoring of and reporting on IT risk exposure to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) occurs.

The role is required to provide overall leadership, vision and direction to the IT risk management function by supporting the achievement of the business' strategic objectives.

The incumbent will be considered as the thought leader of IT risk and is expected to ensure that IT risks are appropriately assessed, measured, prioritized and reported to the relevant stakeholders.

SKILLS

Requires an indepth knowledge of information technology issues, techniques and implications across a wide variety of existing information technology platforms
Indepth understanding of risk management practices
Knowledge of the relevant regulatory, legislative, governance, risk and compliance landscapes would be beneficial to the role
Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA) practices and philosophies would also be beneficial to the role

Experience and Qualifications

A relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management or equivalent at NQF level
At least 4 years in an IT or information security risk management role.