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Truworths Careers – Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

About the Program
Join one of South Africa’s leading fashion retailers as a Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist and contribute to a culture of integrity, accountability, and long-term excellence. In this role, you will work across the business to strengthen governance frameworks, enhance business continuity, oversee information security, and drive key IT risk and compliance initiatives. This position is ideal for a professional who values consistency, ownership, and sustained impact over time.

Key Responsibilities

Business Continuity Management

• Review and enhance departmental Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to ensure effectiveness and relevance.
• Ensure updated plans are communicated and understood across teams.
• Conduct Business Impact Assessments and update continuity policies and documentation.
• Facilitate system and business recovery testing.
• Present quarterly updates on progress, risks, and priorities to management committees.
• Strengthen continuity planning to mitigate risks associated with major disruptions, including cyber incidents.
• Prepare reports for Board, Risk, and Audit Committees.

Information Security

• Serve as Information Officer in compliance with POPIA requirements.
• Act as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to implement and manage security and privacy frameworks.
• Drive ongoing information security improvement initiatives in collaboration with IT teams.
• Oversee penetration testing, system upgrades, and Active Directory improvements.
• Support Identity and Privileged Access Management initiatives.
• Manage cyber insurance renewal processes and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate information security training and external compliance assessments.
• Investigate and respond to data privacy complaints.
• Present updates on risks, compliance, and initiatives at Information Security governance forums.

IT Improvement Initiatives

• Lead IT management workshops to strengthen controls and mitigate risks.
• Facilitate updates and reviews of IT risk registers.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support IT security, compliance, and business continuity initiatives across the organization.
• Coordinate and ensure successful completion of IT audit requirements for financial year-end.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, IT, Risk, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as Security+, CISA, or ISO 27001 are advantageous.
• 10–15 years of experience in IT audit, governance, risk and compliance, security, and regulatory compliance, including POPIA.
• Proven experience managing compliance frameworks and delivering governance outcomes.

Competencies

• Strong organizational awareness with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver consistently against objectives.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and risk-based decision-making.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt and apply new knowledge effectively.
• Self-driven, hands-on, and results-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach.

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