Programme Manager – Cyber & Information Security Cape Town

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Hire Resolve is actively recruiting for a Programme Manager – Cyber & Information Security position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Information / Computer sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 10 - 15 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent• Industry Focus: Information / Computer• Location Preference: in Cape Town

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Programme Manager – Cyber & Information Security position is an important role within the Information / Computer sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-Your extensive experience in Information / Computer qualifies you for leadership positions. This role offers the chance to shape industry practices and organizational direction.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Programme Manager – Cyber & Information Security position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 10 - 15 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Others• Specific achievements in the Information / Computer field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Information / Computer sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Programme Manager - Cybersecurity and Information Security

Salary: R1,250,000.00 - R1,500,000.00 Per Month Job Type: Permanent Sectors: IT Investment Reference: 206186

Employer: Hire Resolve

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape or Johannesburg, Gauteng

Programme Leadership and Delivery: Lead intricate, mission-critical programmes aimed at implementing strategic transformations for both the company and its clients. Supervise multiple interrelated projects and workstreams. Guarantee alignment with business goals, regulatory compliance, and risk management standards. Convert executive-level goals into actionable programme plans. Uphold delivery momentum across diverse teams and workstreams. This is a hands-on leadership position involving both programme delivery and coordination.

Cyber and Information Security: Prioritize the execution of Information Security and Cyber Security initiatives. Integrate security considerations throughout the programme lifecycle. Possess a comprehensive understanding of security frameworks, standards, industry best practices, and governance. Communicate effectively with security, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams. Articulate technical concepts into understandable business outcomes for non-technical stakeholders. Critically evaluate to ensure security requirements are met. Apply SOC standards and governance requirements across all programmes.

Governance Risk and Reporting: Oversee programme-level governance, risk, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communication. Deliver clear and transparent reports to senior stakeholders. Exhibit strong governance abilities across all programme activities. Apply Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid delivery approaches as appropriate. Maintain vigilance on regulatory, operational resilience, and risk management expectations.

Stakeholder Management: Interact efficiently with senior leaders and executive stakeholders. Influence and challenge senior leaders when necessary. Establish confidence in programme delivery across the organization. Communicate complex technical information clearly to non-technical audiences. Manage competing priorities and navigate high levels of ambiguity. Function effectively across global time zones and various cultures.

Methodologies: Utilize the most suitable delivery methodology — Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid. Leverage portfolio and delivery management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or Microsoft Project. Exhibit exceptional organizational, planning, and communication skills. Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Requirements: A minimum of 5 years of experience in Programme Management, delivering large-scale programmes with multiple projects and workstreams. Proven track record of successfully executing complex change initiatives. Extensive experience in Information Security and/or Cyber Security programmes, with a deep understanding of current security standards, frameworks, and industry best practices. Ability to collaborate effectively with security, technology, risk, compliance, and business teams. Proven ability to manage programme-level governance, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications. Excellent stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and challenging senior leaders and fostering confidence in programme delivery. Experience in fast-paced, complex environments with competing priorities and ambiguity. Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery approaches.

Nice to have: Experience in delivering change within Financial Services, Banking, Asset Management, Fund Administration, FinTech, or other regulated environments. Familiarity with regulatory, operational resilience, information security, or cyber security requirements applicable to financial institutions. Experience leading large-scale transformation, integration, migration, or onboarding programmes. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, Microsoft Project, or similar portfolio and delivery management tools.

Contact Information: For inquiries, please reach out to Hire Resolve. Contact Gaby Turner or connect on LinkedIn. You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email your CV to [Email hidden - Login to reveal]

Our client offers a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. We will contact you telephonically within 3 days if you are suitable for this vacancy. If not, we will retain your CV for future opportunities.