Website South African Breweries (SAB)
SAB is South Africa’s leading brewer and one of the nation’s most admired companies. The company operates 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa with an annual brewing capacity of 3.1 billion litres. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes brands rich in heritage such as Castle Lager, Hansa Pilsener and Carling Black Label.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Operational Oversight
- Manage 24/7 cybersecurity operations, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Our globally centralized SOC requires strong teamwork and leadership skills for a unified response to cyber threats.
- Oversee the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard information and assets.
Incident Management
- Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with zone and global teams and external partners to detect, contain, eradicate, and recover from cybersecurity incidents.
- Ensure incidents are handled according to best practices and regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership
- Supervise a team of cybersecurity analysts and engineers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
Strategic Planning
- Execute the comprehensive global cybersecurity strategy aligned with zone business objectives.
- Collaborate with senior management to identify risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., POPIA, ISO 27001).
- Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.
- Execute regular global routines for data protection, privacy, third-party risk management, and vulnerability management.
Communication
- Serve as the primary liaison between the cybersecurity team and other departments, ensuring effective communication regarding security issues.
- Prepare reports for senior management on security metrics, incidents, and ongoing cybersecurity projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security roles, with at least 3 years in a managerial position.
- Proven experience leading security operations.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM (preferred) or CC (minimum requirement).
- Experience with cloud security platforms and technologies.
- Familiarity with securing on-premises servers and cloud technology. Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.
