Cybersecurity Head Jobs – Enterprise Security Leadership

Cybersecurity Head Job Opportunity in South Africa

Company:
Discovery Limited

Location:

Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Position:
Cybersecurity Head

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Department:
Information Security & Cyber Risk Management

Salary: ZAR 1,600,000 – ZAR 2,800,000 per annum (based on qualifications, certifications, leadership experience, and industry expertise)

Reporting To:
Group Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Discovery Limited is one of South Africa’s leading financial services and insurance groups, operating across health insurance, life insurance, banking, investments, and wellness solutions. With millions of customers and a strong digital ecosystem, Discovery places cybersecurity, data protection, and technology resilience at the center of its business operations.

Discovery Limited is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Head to lead enterprise-wide information security programs, cyber risk management initiatives, security governance, threat intelligence operations, and digital resilience strategies. The successful candidate will oversee security teams, cybersecurity frameworks, incident response capabilities, and regulatory compliance programs while supporting business innovation and digital transformation.

This role is ideal for professionals pursuing Cybersecurity Head jobs in South Africa, information security jobs in Johannesburg, and executive-level cybersecurity leadership opportunities.

• Develop and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategies.
• Lead cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance programs.
• Establish and maintain information security policies and standards.
• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and monitoring.
• Direct cyber threat intelligence and vulnerability management initiatives.
• Lead incident response, cyber crisis management, and recovery programs.
• Implement enterprise-wide cyber risk management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, ISO 27001, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee penetration testing and security assessment programs.
• Collaborate with technology, legal, risk, and business teams.
• Manage third-party cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Drive cloud security and digital transformation security initiatives.
• Present cybersecurity performance reports to executive leadership.
• Build security awareness and employee training programs.
• Develop long-term cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with business objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Technology Management, or Business Administration preferred.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CEH, GIAC, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer highly desirable.

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, technology risk, or cyber governance.
• At least 5 years in senior cybersecurity leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing enterprise security programs.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and cyber risk frameworks.
• Experience with in financial services, banking, insurance, or large enterprise environments preferred.

• Cybersecurity Leadership
• Information Security Management
• Cyber Risk Management
• SOC Operations
• Cloud Security
• Cyber Defense Operations
• Executive Security Leadership
• Technology Risk Management
• Data Protection Compliance
• Enterprise Security Strategy

• Executive cybersecurity leadership programs.
• Advanced threat intelligence training.
• Cloud security certification sponsorship.
• Global cybersecurity conference participation opportunities.
• Regulatory compliance workshops.
• Leadership and strategic management development programs.
• Continuous professional learning support.

• Competitive executive compensation package.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Pension and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work flexibility (where applicable).
• Executive wellness programs.
• Professional certification sponsorship.
• Career advancement opportunities within a leading multinational organization.