Dotcom Cybersecurity was launched in 2020 to help companies achieve actual value, insight, and risk mitigation from their cybersecurity investments. Our business-first philosophy successfully secures medium, large, and global enterprise customers in banking, retail, state-owned enterprises, and other major sectors. We stake our reputation on trust and collaboration, working with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), the board, and business owners in sectors including banking, financial services and insurance, technology and telecommunications, the public sector, and manufacturing. Dotcom Cybersecurity is a level 1 BBBEE company, committed to growing South Africa. An exiciting new permanent opportunity has been created for a Head of Cybersecurity. This role will be based full time at our offices in Centurion. The Head of Cybersecurity is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the organisation's cybersecurity vision, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats, and aligning security initiatives with business objectives. This role requires expertise in managed services, cybersecurity solutions, cybersecurity products, and financial & budget management, including budgeting, cost controls, accruals, and deferrals. The individual will lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, and drive innovation in security technologies and services. Key Responsibilities: Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance - Develop and implement the organization's cybersecurity strategy, policies, and frameworks.
- Ensure alignment of cybersecurity initiatives with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Establish risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.
- Define and implement cybersecurity standards, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS.
Financial & Budget Management - Budget Ownership & Planning: Own and manage the cybersecurity budget, ensuring accurate financial forecasting, cost control, and resource allocation in alignment with business objectives, working closely with Group Finance and the Managing Director (MD).
- Cost Management: Oversee cost of sales, deferrals, accruals, and other financial transactions to maintain compliance with financial reporting standards, in collaboration with Group Finance.
- Investment Optimization: Work with Group Finance and Procurement to optimize cybersecurity investments, ensuring cost-effective risk management and maximum ROI.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Manage cybersecurity vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and third-party service providers in coordination with Group Finance and MD to ensure financial efficiency and contractual compliance.
- Financial Reporting & Insights: Provide regular financial reports, analysis, a
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