Technology Governance Software Solutions
Job in
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Reverside
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Business Analyst, Data Security, Information Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Technology Governance Specialist ensures technology operations, processes, and controls are reliable, compliant, and aligned with organizational strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Lead periodic assurance reviews across critical technology services, programs, and vendors.
- Evaluate compliance with IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, and NIST.
- Identify technology risks, operational vulnerabilities, and control gaps.
- Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to implement mitigation and remediation strategies.
- Support implementation and continuous enhancement of IT governance policies and control frameworks.
- Ensure effective control coverage across infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data, and vendor management.
- Track and report on control performance metrics and compliance effectiveness.
- Develop governance dashboards and assurance reports for executive and board-level stakeholders.
- Translate technical assurance findings into actionable business insights.
- Maintain oversight of audit findings, governance risks, and remediation pipelines.
- Collaborate with technology leaders, risk owners, compliance teams, and auditors.
- Foster a governance culture focused on accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Drive governance, risk, and compliance awareness across business units.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Deep understanding of IT governance, risk, and control frameworks
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
- High integrity and ability to provide objective assurance
- Continuous improvement and operational excellence mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- Minimum 7+ years’ experience in IT Governance, Risk, Assurance, or Internal Audit
- Preferred certifications: COBIT, ITIL, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 / ISO 20000-1
- Proven experience implementing governance frameworks or conducting assurance reviews in complex environments
- IT Governance (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001, NIST)
- Risk Management & Assurance
- Internal Audit / Compliance
- Policy & Control Frameworks
- Governance Reporting Vendor & Technology Risk
- Stakeholder Management, Analytical Thinking
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