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IT Security Assistant

IT Security Assistant

Hire ResolveDurban, ZA
11 days ago
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Job title : IT Security Assistant

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : November 09, 2025

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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.

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