Deloitte South Africa is seeking an accomplished and forward‑thinking leader to grow our Cyber Assurance capability within the broader Technology Assurance portfolio. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity governance, control assessments, cloud security assurance, and cyber maturity evaluation — coupled with a strong track record of building teams, driving market growth, and leading complex assurance engagements.You will play a pivotal role in shaping Deloitte’s Cyber Assurance practice, strengthening market presence, and supporting organisations in building trust and confidence in their cyber control environments.Market Leadership & GrowthDrive business development efforts to expand Deloitte’s Cyber Assurance practice across South Africa, with support to the Africa Member Firm when needed.Originate and convert new opportunities focused on cyber governance, control assurance, cloud security assurance, vulnerability management assurance, and ISO 27001 reviews.Build and sustain strong relationships with C‑suite executives, cybersecurity leaders, audit committees, and boards.Represent Deloitte as a thought leader on cybersecurity governance, assurance, and risk management.Contribute to thought leadership, go‑to‑market strategies, and industry engagements focused on strengthening organisational cyber resilience through assurance-driven insights.Service Delivery & InnovationLead and manage complex Cyber Assurance engagements, including:Cybersecurity controls assurance (IT general controls, cybersecurity controls testing).Security governance and operating model assessments.Cloud security assurance across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.Vulnerability management assurance and cyber maturity assessments.Identity and access management assurance.ISO 27001 control reviews and readiness assessments.Ensure all work adheres to leading industry frameworks and standards, including:ISO/IEC 27001NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)CIS ControlsZero Trust principlesCloud security standards across major hyperscalersCOBITDrive high‑quality, risk-based, value-driven outcomes that enhance clients’ cybersecurity posture and control maturity.Leverage emerging tools and methodologies to continuously improve assurance delivery.Note:  This role is separate from operational cybersecurity services (e.g., tool configuration, pentesting, SOC operations, incident response)Team Leadership & DevelopmentBuild, grow, and lead a high-performing Cyber Assurance team, scaling from a lean foundation to a robust capability.Mentor and develop practitioners at all levels, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, inclusion, and continuous skills development.Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity frameworks, assurance methodologies, cloud security concepts, and ISO requirements.Collaborate with regional and global Deloitte teams to bring leading practices, accelerators, and methodologies to the Africa market.
