Analyst - IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC

Analyst - IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC)

Cape Town

1-year contract

Salary is negotiable between R----- and R----- for the 12-month contract term.

 

The Position:

In line with its commitment to sustainable growth and good governance, the university is seeking to employ an IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (IT GRC) Analyst in its Information & Communication Technology Services (ICTS) department on a 12-month, fixed-term contract basis. This role reports to the Senior GRC Manager in the IT Governance Support Services (GSS) division of the ICTS department.

The environment is results-driven and one where team members are trusted, supported, and empowered to grow, where healthy work-life balance is promoted, contributions are valued, and achievements are celebrated.

A hybrid, remote working model is on offer, and while occasional, onsite engagements at the Cape Town-based offices may be required, most of the work and engagements are conducted virtually.

The ideal candidate will: have excellent verbal, written and inter-personal communication skills with the ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships and manage expectations; be service-oriented and results-driven with a track record of delivery with attention to detail and within agreed timelines; have strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills; be skilled at planning, time management and coordinating activities; demonstrate high levels of enthusiasm, initiative and adaptability; have a track record of accountability, taking ownership, following through on commitments and driving tasks through to completion; work well independently and as part of a closely-knit team, contributing toward the team’s performance and growth.

 

Purpose of the Position:

The IT GRC Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the senior GRC manager in maturing the IT GRC processes and practices by assisting with: (i) IT policies, procedures, and processes; (ii) IT Risk Management; (iii) Quality Assurance & Compliance Management: (iv) Testing of Controls; (v) Management Reports.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
GRC Projects:
Assist with the scoping, planning, execution and monitoring of certain GRC-related projects.
IT Governance:
Assist with the definition and implementation of Key Performance Indicators across the ICTS department;
Assist with the development of RACI matrices for various IT processes;
Assist with the development and documentation of IT-related policies and procedures.
IT Risk Management for Operational & Project risks – periodic support of:
Identification & assessment of IT risks
Monitoring of the implementation of mitigating controls
Maintenance of the risk and issues register
IT Quality Assurance & Compliance Management:
Support of internal audits and assessments against adopted standards (e.g. COBIT, ISO27001 etc.) to as