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Cyber Programme Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the Telco sector is seeking a Cyber Programme Manager on a contract duration of 12 months.
Role purpose
Lead the planning coordination and delivery of the cyber security programme across the Group ensuring alignment to the programmes objectives and governance framework. Oversee the end-to-end programme management of initiatives as well as associated project plans risks and dependencies. Ensure consistent execution of the programmes delivery in alignment with the managing executives strategic targets goals and objectives. Oversight of risk management resource allocation dependencies and challenges and stakeholder engagement across all markets through CyberSync forums. Monitor progress against agreed milestones producing accurate assurance and performance reports for executive and governance forums. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between delivery teams assurance functions and technical leads. Provide leadership to market-level delivery teams driving accountability knowledge sharing and continuous improvement to achieve a resilient future-ready cyber environment.Core competencies knowledge and experience:
- Minimum 8 years experience leading complex programmes and strategic initiatives with a proven track record of delivering outcomes across large multi-stakeholder cross-functional and multi-country environments
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps manage interdependencies and risks and drive delivery against agreed targets benefits and business outcomes.
- Strong experience establishing programme governance managing risks and dependencies tracking KPIs and benefits realisation and reporting to executive stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders coordinate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders (both technical and business) and drive alignment without direct authority.
- Good understanding of cyber security governance risk management and technology environments within a telecommunications or large enterprise context.
- Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple workstreams priorities and deadlines.
Must have technical / professional qualifications
- 3-year degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology Cyber Security or related discipline
- A Project Management qualification (eg. PMP/Prince2) or Business degree with Project Management would be advantageous
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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