Information Security Officer

Posted 6 Hours Ago
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Lusaka, ZMB
In-Office
Entry level
Financial Services
The Role
Supports information security policy, baseline standards, risk awareness, governance, audit compliance, control implementation, security analysis, reporting, and stakeholder consulting. Maintains awareness of emerging security technologies and helps ensure employees and management comply with information security procedures and standards.
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Job Description

To assist in identifying, defining and maintaining the information security policy and baseline standards for FirstRand
  • Support IT Security leaders to participate in the FirstRand Bank Information Risk awareness program and to ensure that FirstRand staff are aware of information security risks
  • Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME's, project managers and senior staff members by providing expert advice and consulting on all aspects of IT security
  • Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers' expectations through proactive, innovative, and appropriate solutions
  • Comply, understand, and implement all steps for the IT Information Security Processes and Procedures and meet governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements
  • Assist and administer the implementation of control mechanisms, which enables Information Security Services to have a view of the status of information security within FirstRand
  • Ensure all Information Security analysis and research are captured, recorded, and reported on to ensure correct actions are implementation and executed
  • Assist in identifying, defining, and maintaining the information security policy and base line standards for FirstRand
  • Ensure that operating objectives and standards of performance are not only understood but owned by management and employees and to ensure that appropriate standards of conduct are established and complied with
  • Maintain current knowledge of the Information Systems security industry's emerging technologies
  • Manage personal development to increase own skills and competencies

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Computer Science or related field

2. Professional information security certifications


Must be a member of ICTSZ


Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

30/10/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Skills Required

  • Degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Professional information security certifications
  • Membership in ICTSZ

FirstRand Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FirstRand Limited and has not been reviewed or approved by FirstRand Limited.

  • Healthcare Strength — Employees typically have access to structured medical scheme membership through providers such as Bankmed, Discovery Health, or Bonitas, with optional gap cover. Certain campuses also offer wellbeing resources like gyms, wellness screenings, and health facilities.
  • Retirement Support — The group provides pension or umbrella retirement funds alongside group risk benefits such as life insurance, funeral plans, and permanent health/disability insurance, supporting long‑term financial security.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Structured incentive programs and performance bonuses complement base pay in many roles, and commission-based positions can offer stronger earning potential.

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The Company
HQ: Johannesburg
49,989 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

FirstRand is a portfolio of integrated financial services businesses offering transactional, lending, investment and insurance products and services. The group seeks to build long-term franchise value and deliver superior, sustainable returns within acceptable levels of volatility. Its corporate centre houses key functions—including risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax—that support the broader group and its operating businesses.

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