Design

Security Governance Lead

Dis-Chem Pharmacies·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
DesignFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

  • Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Security Governance Lead, the role involves developing policies, programs, and guidelines; interpreting and applying relevant laws and regulations; and promoting awareness of cyber policy and strategy to ensure alignment with the organization's mission and goals.
  • It also requires establishing and maintaining communication channels with stakeholders, seeking consensus on proposed policy changes, and advocating for adequate funding to support cyber training resources.
  • Additionally, the role includes monitoring the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices across planning and management services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Law, Risk, or related field
  • 5 - 8+ years in information security, risk, or governance roles
  • Experience in a large enterprise or multi-site environment
  • CISM / CISSP / CRISC Advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Develop policy, programs, and guidelines for implementation.
  • Establish and maintain communication channels with stakeholders.
  • Advocate for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials.
  • Interpret and apply applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory documents and integrate into policy.
  • Promote awareness of cyber policy and strategy as appropriate among management and ensure sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals
  • Seek consensus on proposed policy changes from stakeholders
  • Monitor the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services
  • Identify gaps in governance for effective cyber security in client
  • Develop and promote stakeholder consensus on policies to guide good cyber security hygiene and staff behaviors
  • Oversee policies implementation and periodically check to ensure policies are followed
  • Reconcile cyber security policies against other policies and applicable laws and regulations in Indonesia

Accountable

  • Effective library of cyber security policies with clear direction for client to protect itself
  • Anticipate tools and processes that may expose client to risk and determine appropriate controls

Consulted

  • Designing or implementing new systems, applications, networks, to understand the policy implications

Informed

  • New systems or technologies are introduced to client that may have a policies impact

Competencies

Essential:

  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy
  • Knowledge of the nature and function of the relevant information structure (e.g., National Information Infrastructure).
  • Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes
  • Knowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends
  • Skill in administrative planning activities, to include preparation of functional and specific support plans, preparing and managing correspondence, and staffing
  • Ability to determine the validity of technology trend data
  • Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Open security-related high risks in Risk Register
  • Phishing test click rate
  • Satisfaction of IT team with security policies and guidance provided
  • Contribution to culture, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Special Conditions of Employment:

  • South African citizen
  • MIE, clear criminal and credit
  • Driver's license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

  • Market related salary
  • Medical aid
  • Provident fund
  • Staff account

Closing Date 23 October 2026

Key skills

Bachelors

At a glance

Company

Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 26, 2026

Created

October 19, 2026