Incident Co-ordination and Governance Consultant

SUMMARY:
Are you a seasoned Security Governance Expert ready to shape the incident response landscape of a leading Group? We are seeking a Strategic Specialist to develop, maintain, and facilitate the implementation of our incident management and response governance processes, frameworks, and standards. You will drive consistency, alignment, and resilience across all business areas by managing our Group Incident Management Centre (GIMC) framework.

POSITION INFO:
The Person:

• Honours Degree in Security Risk Management, Information Security Management, or an equivalent/related NQF 8 qualification (essential).
• Minimum 8 to 10 years of solid experience in a security governance environment, with a specific focus on incident management and response.
• Sound understanding of relevant legislation, security risk and compliance management, industry best practices, and stakeholder engagement.

• Framework Design: Research, develop, and review the GIMC framework to ensure a unified business incident response structure.
• Standard Setting: Create and maintain the governing standards and procedures that dictate how incidents are managed group-wide.
• Governance & Implementation: Co-ordinate, facilitate, and provide expert guidance on incident response processes across all business units.
• Stakeholder Support: Engage actively with internal teams during active incidents to provide support and ensure alignment with guiding principles.
• Continuous Improvement: Liaise with industry experts and conduct ongoing research to integrate leading global practices into company policies.
• Data & Reporting: Analyse group-wide incident data and deliver comprehensive reports to multiple departmental structures.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and conceptual thinking skills.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, complexity, and make sound judgements.
• Strong drive for results coupled with high integrity.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational abilities.
• A customer-centric approach with a proven track record of establishing and managing stakeholder relationships