Specialist: Information and Technology Risk at Capitec Bank

September 8, 2025, 5:31 PM

Purpose Statement

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• To provide independent oversight, advice and assistance to the business in the identification, evaluation, assessment and treatment of information and technology related risks.

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• To improve risk awareness and risk culture through challenging first-line management’s information and technology risk management practices.

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Experience
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• 5 or more years’ experience in Risk Management and/or Internal/ External Auditing. 

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• Proven experience in a governance and oversight capacity, e.g. IT Governance, IT Audit or Information Security

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• Proven experience and understanding of Cyber and IT Security best practice and principles.

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Ideal:

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• Banking industry experience and knowledge

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• Experience in data privacy and related compliance, e.g. RDARR, DAMA, GDPR

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• Prior experience in a Cyber or IT Security role, e.g. ISO role, cyber security role, IT auditor (IT Security specialisation) 

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• 5+ years’ specialist experience within risk and compliance

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Qualifications (Minimum)

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• Bachelor's Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce

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Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

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• Honours Degree in Risk and Compliance or Commerce

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Knowledge
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• Experience applying/ Basic understanding of relevant risk methodologies and IT/ Cyber Security control frameworks, e.g. COBIT, ISF, ISO, NIST, ITIL, COSO, DAMA, DM-BOK

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• Experience in performing risk and control assessments

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• Experience in information risk management 

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• Experience in IT risk management including information security

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• General business acumen

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• Understanding of IT/ Cyber Security and Cloud Computing

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Ideal:

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• Banking industry experience and knowledge, including BCBS-239 (RDARR principles)

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• Experience in Information Technology Audit and Continuous Auditing techniques 

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• Understanding of Data Management practices

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• Knowledge of leading practices and regulatory requirements 

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Skills

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• Communications Skills

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• Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)

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• Attention to Detail

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• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills

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• Influencing Skills

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• Analytical Skills

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Conditions of Employment

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• Clear criminal and credit record

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• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is requiredv

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