Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist

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Salt
Johannesburg
ZAR 200 000 - 300 000
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3 days ago
Job description

Are you passionate about cybersecurity, compliance, and helping businesses navigate complex regulatory frameworks? Do you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation meets impact?

A leading B2B SaaS company is transforming the way businesses worldwide manage cybersecurity compliance—and they want YOU to be part of their journey!

Why You’ll Love This Role

As a GRC Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in guiding clients through security compliance processes, helping them achieve and maintain industry-leading standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, and PCI DSS. Your expertise will directly contribute to building trust, ensuring compliance success, and shaping the future of security frameworks.

What You’ll Be Doing

Compliance Consulting:

  • Help SaaS companies prepare for audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001) by managing assessments, preparation, and audit processes.
  • Support clients with vendor security questionnaires, policy creation, and risk assessments.
  • Stay ahead of evolving security regulations and best practices to provide expert advice.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC):

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring compliance needs are met with hands-on support.
  • Act as a trusted advisor throughout their compliance journey.

Collaboration & Innovation:

  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to enhance product offerings based on customer feedback.
  • Influence product improvements by identifying market needs and compliance challenges.

Communication & Knowledge Sharing:

  • Clearly articulate complex compliance concepts to clients in a simple, actionable way.
  • Develop structured documentation and best practices to drive customer success.

What You Bring to the Team

  • 2+ years in Technology Risk, Compliance, GRC, CISO, or a similar role.
  • Strong background in managing compliance projects and security audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.).
  • Experience responding to security questionnaires.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with tech-driven efficiency.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • A self-starter with a solution-focused, can-do attitude.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Law, Accounting, or Business.
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSK, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.

Why You Should Apply

  • Be Part of an Industry Leader – Work with a top-rated GRC SaaS platform recognized on G2.
  • Growth & Development – Access world-class training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.
  • Supportive, Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance.
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