Job Description

• We are seeking a motivated IT Security Assistant to join a dynamic IT Security team, in Durban, KZN. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT audit, risk management, and IT compliance, and will be eager to grow their expertise in a financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support internal and external IT audits, including planning, walkthroughs, and evidence gathering.
• Maintain and track audit findings and risk treatment plans to resolution.
• Draft, update, and maintain IT policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
• Prepare audit reports, executive summaries, and readiness metrics for management.
• Assist with regulatory submissions and compliance questionnaires (e.g., POPIA, ISO, COBIT).
• Support monitoring of security alerts, incidents, vulnerabilities, and system logs.
• Facilitate remediation activities and liaise with technical teams to ensure timely closure of audit points.
• Participate in IT risk assessments and recommend control improvements.
• Support user awareness training and promote security best practices across the organization.

Requirements:

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