Information Security Analyst

Acacium Group – Woodstock, Cape Town
Permanent, Full Time
Salary: R35 000 per month plus amazing benefits

Unlock Your Potential

Are you a technically minded individual with a passion for cybersecurity? Are you eager to grow and develop within a global organisation?
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to launch your career in Information Security.

As an Information Security Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting our security operations and governance frameworks. You’ll work closely with both technical teams—such as Infrastructure, Service Delivery, and Application Management—and non-technical teams including Legal, Compliance, HR, Audit, and Risk. You’ll also engage with end users to promote best practices and ensure ongoing compliance across the organisation.

Every Day, You Will…

• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Assist in security incident management, including triaging alerts and coordinating responses.
• Support regular reviews of suppliers, project risks, and user access.
• Help update IT security policies and practices.
• Deliver and assess IT Security & Cyber Awareness training, audits, and testing.
• Contribute to maintaining compliance with standards like ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NHS DSP Toolkit, and GDPR.
• Compile monthly and quarterly security reports.
• Assist in cyber incident response and business continuity efforts.

What’s In It For You?

• Hands-on technical training and exposure to a wide range of systems
• Opportunities to earn certifications in the Information Security field
• Access to senior stakeholders and involvement in impactful corporate projects
• Mentorship from experienced professionals to guide your development
• A strong focus on your career growth, with the tools, support, and guidance to help you thrive
• Unmatched career progression, thanks to being part of a global group spanning healthcare, staffing, and life sciences
• Exciting events and incentives, both locally and across the wider group
• Employer contributions to medical aid
• Subsidised transport options

Join Us and Make a Difference

Acacium Group is a global healthcare solutions partner offering staffing, managed services, and innovative delivery models to health and social care systems and the life sciences industry. We are powered by the best people and have an unrivalled and diverse range of capabilities, all while incorporating our company values into everything we do:
Putting People First, Always by Your Side, Driven by Excellence.

Join us and play a key part in shaping the future of society and improving people’s lives!

To Thrive in This Role, You Must Have…

• A positive, logical, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise tasks and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Clear written communication skills, especially when creating technical documentation for non-technical audiences
• The ability to identify and manage risks within the business and Information Security framework
• Confidence and strong verbal communication skills
• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

Employment Equity

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.