Operational Technology Security Officer (Specialist)

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Operational Technology Security Officer (Specialist)

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility. MAHLE generated sales of €11.3 billion in 2025. Employing just under 65,000 people at 127 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2025). Join our MAHLE team! #weshapefuturemobility

Your Contribution

As an Operational Technology Security Officer, reporting to the IT Director, you will be responsible for:

• Implementing technical security and OT solutions for production based on group standards, including UNS/DAC connectivity. Business System Support.


• Supporting enforcement of EU standards for region.


• Conducting IT/OT security assessments and audits


• Providing OT subject matter expertise on site and on regional projects (when required)


• Incident response and security monitoring for OT environments.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.

Preferred Requirements

• Extensive specialist knowledge in the areas of OT Standards, Security Frameworks, and IIoT/Industry 4.0.


• Experience with UNS/DAC


• Sound knowledge of IEC 62443, as well as fundamental knowledge of the NIST CSF framework, the UN R155/R156 regulations, and the basics of the ISO 2700x series are ideal.


• Knowledge of risk-analysis methodologies


• Strong knowledge of IT and OT technology trends


• High level of initiative and ability to structure complex processes


• Strong communication skills, assertiveness , customer orientation and ability to lead projects


• Experience in working in a dynamic environment, ideally in the automotive sector and adopt a hands‑on mentality for production-technical and IT - relevant topics

We will provife a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal and career development opportunities.

#TeamMAHLE is diverse - and we see that as a great advantage!. We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities.

Closing Date: 09/30/2026 I Weekly Working Hours: 40 I Salary: Market RelatedI Department:IT Department

Do you have any questions?
GERDA.APPLETON@MAHLE.COM
+27 31 719-76 39

Facts about the job

Entry level: Experienced hires

Part- / Full-time: Full Time

Functional area: IT

Department: BU2 Thermal and Fluid Systems

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

Company: MTFS (ZA)

Your future at MAHLE

As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality? Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

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