Job Title: IT Compliance Officer
Position Information:
- Reports to: CPO
- Scope: TRAQ Technical (Pty) Ltd.
Purpose of the Position:
The IT Compliance Officer is responsible for the assessment of technology-related compliance issues across the organisation including information security, identity management, user access, and data integrity. This includes working with systems owners and administrators to identify, document and monitor current risks and controls.
Responsibilities:
1: Main Activities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of IT compliance frameworks and policies.
- Conduct regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Perform User Access Reviews to evaluate and validate user access rights and permissions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address compliance issues in IT processes and systems.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and standards related to IT security and compliance.
- Assist in the preparation and response to external audits and assessments.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of documentation related to IT compliance processes and controls.
- Assist in the resolution of compliance-related incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Work closely with senior IT compliance professionals to gain insights and enhance skills.
2: Perform other related duties as required during working hours.
Knowledge, Skills, and Personal Attributes:
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of IT related hardware and software.
- Proven ability and experience in executing processes successfully.
- Knowledge of IT Service Management processes.
- Knowledge of IT compliance frameworks, such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT or PCI-DSS. Knowledge of POPI / GDPR an advantage.
- Experience in performing User Access Reviews and managing access controls or willing to learn.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISA) are desirable but not mandatory.
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
Skills:
- Strong ability to carry out assigned tasks independently with little supervision.
- Excellent at performing multiple tasks at the same time without erring.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with IT auditing tools and techniques is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
The incumbent must demonstrate the following personal attributes:
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Be respectful.
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Be flexible.
- Demonstrate sound work ethics.
This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change depending on business requirements.
Duties, functions, hours of work and responsibilities may be changed in accordance with changing business requirements, of either the employer or the Client of the employer for whom you are contracted to provide a service.
To apply, please forward CV and covering letter explaining how your aspirations, skills and experience match the role requirements – suraya.aron@blake.co.za and please use reference code as ITCO