IT Security Assistant

Responsibilities

• point of contact for all internal and external IT audit engagements (planning, walkthroughs, evidence gathering).
• Maintain a comprehensive register of all IT audit findings, actively tracking them to resolution and managing stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare weekly/monthly status reports
  , executive summaries, and audit readiness metrics for IT Management.
• Draft and update IT policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to ensure alignment with audit requirements, regulatory expectations (e.g.,
  POPIA
  ), and best practices (e.g.,
  ISO
  , COBIT
  ).
• Liaise with IT technical teams to validate the resolution and closure of audit points within established deadlines.
• Draft formal remediation plans and motivations for deferred or accepted risk findings.
• Support the IT risk assessment process, including risk identification and mitigation tracking.
• Work with Audit, Risk, and Governance teams to embed control improvements and recommend control design enhancements.

• Assist in the monitoring and response to security alerts, incidents, and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct routine checks on system logs, access controls, and security tools.
• Provide first-level support for security-related queries and assist with user security awareness training.
• Support the administration of security tools (e.g., firewalls, antivirus) and assist in vulnerability assessments.

• National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science
  , or a related field.
• Certifications Preferred: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• 2–3 years experience in IT audit, IT risk management, IT compliance, or GRC roles is preferred.
• Experience in banking or financial services environments is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments like SARB, FSCA, or international equivalents.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGC), risk frameworks, and audit methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point , and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Working knowledge of ITSM and GRC platforms (e.g., Service Desk, Team Mate) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, NIST, and ISO/IEC 27001
  .

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

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