Contract Information Security and BCMS Auditor for South Africa

LRQA; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global assurance provider as a freelance auditor for IT/ISMS and BCP. You'll conduct assessments, lead teams, and produce reports while maintaining strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, relevant auditor training, and extensive experience in information security.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Information Technology, 2+ years in Information Security.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 9001, 27001, 20000, & 22301.
• 2+ years business continuity experience, with BCI membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business assurance assessments and produce reports.
• Lead assessment teams and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain professional competence and client relationships.

Skills

Verbal and written English proficiency

Client relationship management

Technical competence in IT/ISMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electronics engineering

IRCA registered Lead Auditor training

Job description

Contract Information Security and BCMS Auditor for South Africa

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Job ID: 42261

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Position Category: Assessors

Position Type: Contractor On Demand

Location: Any major city in South Africa

Are you looking for an independent technical job with a lot of freedom? Do you like visiting a great variety of customers all around the country? Do you want to be part of an internationally renowned organisation to develop yourself further? And do you want to contribute to a safer world by sharing your knowledge with organisations? Then join Lloyd’s Register as a freelance auditor for IT/ISMS and BCP

What are you going to do?

• Undertake business assurance assessments within your authorised area of specialism, in accordance with current procedures and agreed timescales.
• Lead assessment teams effectively, ensuring visits are completed within the agreed timescales, and coordinate team findings to reach conclusions.
• Produce high-quality assessment reports reflecting business assurance principles, complying with accreditation requirements and internal procedures.
• Keep all internal client stakeholders informed of changes and issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Pass opportunities and sales leads to appropriate colleagues for progression.
• Provide client feedback and insights to relevant internal recipients.
• Maintain professional competence by staying updated on technical developments, maintaining CPD records, updating CV, maintaining professional registrations, and producing records of competence as required.
• Build strong client and internal relationships actively.
• Participate fully in assessor meetings.
• Perform additional tasks such as assessor development, product development, or projects as required.

What do we ask from you?

• Good verbal and written knowledge of the English language.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electronics engineering.
• Attended and passed an IRCA registered (or equivalent) Lead Auditor training course recognized by LRQA in ISO 27001, ISO 20000, & ISO 22301.
• At least four years of full-time practical workplace experience in Information Technology, with at least two years in a role related to Information Security.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO/IEC 9001, 27001, ISO 20000, & ISO 22301 requirements and applications.
• At least two years recent business continuity experience, with understanding of all ten BCI Areas of competence, demonstrated through CBCI or MBCI membership or equivalent experience.
• At least four years working experience with a recognized certification body related to management system audits.

Additional advantages

• Experience with other management system standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory framework and sector-specific requirements, including local laws.

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