IT Governance and Risk Assessment Officer

Role Summary

Global Water Solutions is currently seeking an experienced IT professional to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment of our IT systems, provide guidance on IT governance and data protection, and support audit activities.

The successful candidate will help us review current systems, identify gaps, and propose improvements, whilst also functioning as a backup and support to the Global IT Manager.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract role for a period of one (1) year, with the potential to evolve into a permanent position, based at our office in South Africa.

We are a mid-sized industrial organisation with a pragmatic and business-oriented approach to IT governance.

This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their expertise in IT governance, risk, and data protection within a supportive team environment.

The role operates with a high degree of autonomy in analysis, while key decisions and priorities are aligned with the Global IT Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to take on meaningful and intellectually engaging project work in IT governance and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting a risk assessment of all IT systems and processes
• Support audit activities and help implement recommendations
• Review existing IT governance and controls, and propose practical enhancements in collaboration with stakeholders
• Support to ensure that IT systems and processes adhere to data protection principles and GDPR requirements
• Advise and support IT teams on data protection and governance queries
• Provide intermittent operational support as a backup to the Global IT Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in IT governance, IT audit, risk, or compliance roles

• Knowledge of IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL)

• Deep understanding of GDPR and data protection requirements in IT environments

• Experience conducting audits or assessments of IT systems

• Ability to produce clear, actionable reports and proposals

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Knowledge and Interest in IT operations or administration (for backup and support tasks) - experience desirable (focus will be on compliance, risk assessment and governance)

• Ideally previous project-based IT advisory experience

Role Details

• Full-time hours, fixed-term contract (initially)
• Potential to evolve into a permanent role based on outcomes and business needs

GWS is a leading global manufacturer of pressure tanks and water enhancement products. Since our inception, we have been dedicated to enhancing lives by providing innovative technologies and products that ensure access to clean water worldwide.

How to Apply:

• Please visit the Global Water Solutions company website, go to the careers section, and apply for the position through our BambooHR platform.

https://globalwater.bamboohr.com/careers/

Last, but not least, if you’re curious to learn more about our products and company, feel free to visit our company website and LinkedIn page linked below.

We look forward to meeting you! Global Water Solutions - Where Water Gets Better