Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To ensure that WHC's IT systems and processes adhere to industry regulations, company policies, and best practices

Location:

• 31 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown xe2x80x93 Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

Compliance Monitoring

• Continuously monitor IT systems, processes, and data to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• High-level technical knowledge of IT best practices relating to patch management, security, hosting, backups, DR, data storage, data transfer and cloud services
• Stay updated/abreast on changes in IT compliance requirements and proactively communicate updates to the IT team

Policy Review

• Knowledge and understanding of IT compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Recommend any changes/improvements/updates to the IT policies to align with new/updated laws and regulations

Auditing and Assessments

• Conduct regular audits and assessments of IT systems and processes to identify compliance gaps
• Visit WHC divisions and review the alignment to the WHC IT Policies, donor/sponsor IT requirements /policies, laws/regulations, and other best practice guidance
• Prepare comprehensive reports on audit findings and recommend corrective actions
• Assist internal auditors with IT audits

Risk Management

• Identify potential IT compliance risks and work with relevant stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies
• Assist in the creation of risk assessments and compliance risk profiles

Incident Response

• Assist in incident response activities related to IT compliance violations
• Collaborate with the IT security team to investigate and remediate compliance incidents

Vendor Management

• Evaluate and monitor third-party vendors and service providers for compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, audit results, and corrective actions
• Generate regular compliance reports for management and relevant stakeholders
• Complete follow-up reviews to confirm actions have been completed

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Certification in IT Compliance or related areas

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT Compliance

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Proven experience in IT compliance, risk management, or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Proficiency in compliance and audit tools and software
• Knowledge of IT security principles and practices

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 11 January 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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