GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) Specialist - Cape Town or Johannesburg - R40 000 – R45 000

SUMMARY:
This role exists to guide customers through complex compliance processes, ensuring their success and building trust in their organizations.

POSITION INFO:
GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) Specialist - Cape Town or Johannesburg - R40 000 - R45 000 Guide customers through complex compliance processes, deliver top-tier compliance solutions, and drive product improvements based on client feedback . About Our Client Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS startup transforming cybersecurity compliance for businesses worldwide . Its Compliance-as-a-Service platform simplifies frameworks for startups, scale-ups, and enterprises . The Role: GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) Specialist This role exists to guide customers through complex compliance processes, ensuring their success and building trust in their organizations . It contributes to the business by providing exceptional support, driving product improvements based on customer feedback, and delivering top-tier compliance solutions . Main focus areas include preparing SaaS companies for security audits, advising on regulations, supporting clients throughout their compliance journey, and managing security questionnaires and policies . Key Responsibilities Possess at least 2 years of experience in Technology Risk, Compliance, GRC, CISO, or a similar position . Prepare SaaS companies for security audits, including assessment, preparation, and audit management . Assist customers with filling out vendor security questionnaires and creating policies, procedures, and risk assessments using the product . Advise customers on best practices and evolving security regulations . Establish and maintain long-term relationships with clients by providing hands-on support throughout their compliance journey . Coordinate activities across multiple teams and integration points to ensure seamless execution . Drive product improvements by incorporating market feedback and customer needs . Articulate compliance concepts and the value proposition clearly to clients while writing and presenting well-structured documentation and processes . About You At least 2 years of experience in Technology Risk, Compliance, GRC, CISO, or a similar position . Extensive experience managing compliance projects and audits such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 . Background in answering security questionnaires . Proficiency in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines using tech tools . Excellent verbal and written communication abilities . Strong self-starter with a solution-focused and positive attitude . Bachelor''s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, Law, Accounting, or Business (advantageous) . Information Security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSK, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer (advantageous) .