Permanent Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist – Truworths Careers
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Truworths Careers – Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist
Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist – Truworths Careers
About the Program
Truworths Careers invites applications for a skilled Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist to join its dynamic team. This opportunity is ideal for a professional committed to strengthening governance frameworks, enhancing risk management practices, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a leading retail environment.
Job Description
The Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist will work across multiple business units to improve business continuity planning, oversee information security, and drive key IT and compliance initiatives. This role is central to maintaining strong governance standards by providing expert guidance, monitoring controls, and supporting strategic projects that promote accountability, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Business Continuity Management
- Review and enhance departmental Business Continuity Plans to ensure effectiveness and alignment with business needs
- Ensure updated plans are communicated and understood across teams
- Conduct Business Impact Assessments to maintain relevance of continuity strategies
- Maintain and update overarching business continuity policies and documentation
- Facilitate system and business recovery testing exercises
- Present quarterly updates on progress, priorities, and emerging risks to management committees
- Strengthen continuity plans to mitigate risks associated with major cyber incidents
- Prepare detailed reports for board, risk, and audit committees
Information Security
- Fulfil responsibilities as Information Officer in line with data protection regulations
- Lead information security initiatives and oversee the implementation of security and privacy frameworks
- Collaborate with IT teams to conduct penetration testing and ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities
- Support Active Directory and system upgrade projects in partnership with relevant stakeholders
- Drive Identity and Access Management improvements, including privileged access controls
- Manage cyber insurance renewals and ensure compliance with insurer requirements
- Coordinate and deliver information security training programmes
- Oversee external compliance assessments related to security and regulatory requirements
- Investigate and respond to data protection complaints from regulators and customers
- Lead quarterly information security governance meetings, presenting risks, progress, and compliance updates
IT Improvement Initiatives
- Facilitate IT governance workshops to promote best practices and strengthen internal controls
- Review and maintain the IT risk register to ensure accurate risk tracking and mitigation
Additional Responsibilities
- Support IT security, compliance, and business continuity initiatives across the organisation
- Coordinate and ensure successful completion of IT audit requirements during financial year-end processes
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Information Technology, Risk, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as Security+, CISA, or ISO 27001 are advantageous
- 10 to 15 years’ experience in IT audit, governance, risk and compliance, security compliance, or assurance environments
- Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including data protection and privacy legislation
- Proven ability to manage compliance frameworks and deliver governance objectives effectively
Competencies
- Strong organisational awareness with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently while proactively managing priorities and expectations
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and risk-based decision-making ability
- Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt and apply knowledge in evolving environments
- Self-driven, hands-on, and results-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach
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