GRC Consultant; South - Remote

Location: South Africa (Remote)

Salary: (R450 000 - R600 000 per annum)

Cognisys is a leading Cyber Security company specialising in Penetration Testing, GRC Consulting, and Managed Security services. We pride ourselves on our customer service, forward‑thinking approach, and commitment to excellence. Our small but mighty team works with some of the best‑known companies in the world, covering over 30 countries worldwide!

Security and Compliance don’t have to slow innovation, and at Cognisys, they don’t. Our Digital Trust Accelerator (DTA) programme helps startups and scale‑ups achieve ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certification with speed, structure, and confidence.

We’re looking for a GRC Consultant who can keep that promise: driving flawless delivery, aligning teams, and embedding operational excellence across every client engagement. You’ll turn strategy into momentum, and momentum into measurable results.

Frameworks supported include:

• ISO
  27001
• SOC 2
• ISO
  42001

• Own and manage the delivery of ISO
  27001 and related GRC engagements for start‑ups and smaller organisations.
• Ensure programmes run efficiently from scoping through to certification readiness.
• Oversee resource allocation within the sub‑team, balancing workload across consultants, auditors, and coordinators.
• Monitor programme progress, risks, dependencies, and client expectations across multiple concurrent engagements.
• Ensure consistent and high‑quality delivery, implementing strong QA and governance across the sub‑team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve turnaround times, and enhance delivery scalability.
• Develop or refine templates, playbooks, checklists, and accelerators designed specifically for start‑up delivery.
• Pilot innovative approaches or tools that can be scaled across the wider GRC function.

• Strong experience delivering ISO
  27001 programmes or similar GRC frameworks.
• Proven experience leading or managing a GRC, audit, or security consulting team.
• Ability to handle a fast‑paced environment with multiple rapid‑turnaround engagements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with or supporting start‑ups or smaller organisations (desirable but not mandatory).
• A proactive, solutions‑driven mindset with a passion for improving processes and team performance.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open‑minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.
• A dedicated budget for your professional development.
• Access to individual healthcare cover.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus 8 UK bank holidays and a day off for your birthday.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!

At Cognisys, you’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on our clients. We'd love to hear from you if you want to join a high performing team!

We're not just about the work; we're about the people. Join a team where creativity is celebrated and your contributions are valued. We foster a supportive environment where fresh ideas thrive and professional growth is encouraged.

Please feel free to reach out to Andrea, our Senior Recruiter, if you would like any further information, to discuss accessibility requirements, or if you require this information provided in an alternative format –
andrea.smithup

We welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments as required to accommodate individual needs.