IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist (IT Governance certification/ITIL/COBIT)

Overview:As an IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of IT Governance frameworks and IT controls. This will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks whilst ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities:IT Governance Frameworks: - Assist in the development and implementation of IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance policies and procedures. - Support the development of policies and procedures for the IT division. - Assist in the maintenance of IT alignment activities. IT Risk Management Audit: - Maintain and monitor the IT risk framework. - Integrate Cyber risk into IT Risk Management practices. - Conduct IT risk assessments and analyze the effectiveness of control activities. IT Compliance: - Monitor and review compliance with regulatory requirements. - Coordinate and support internal and external compliance audits. Incident Response and Management: - Develop and maintain an incident response plan. - Lead responses to cybersecurity incidents. Documentation and Reporting: - Maintain accurate documentation related to IT GRC activities. - Generate regular reports on the security and compliance posture of the organization. Security Architecture and Implementation: - Collaborate with IT and Development teams to integrate security measures into the overall IT architecture. - Implement and manage security technologies to safeguard the organizations assets. Qualifications: Essential:National Diploma in IT/Bachelor's or equivalent to NQF Level 6.IT Governance certification; or ITIL & COBIT (mandatory)CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CGEIT certification (desired) Experience:- Experience in IT Governance Risk and Compliance.- Experience with GRC methodologies, tools, and enablers. Skills and Knowledge:- Understanding of IT Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Frameworks.- Understanding of security risks and required controls.- Knowledge of IT frameworks and best practices.- Excellent understanding of Regulatory requirements.- Excellent corporate governance principles.- Ability to map business needs to technology solutions.