Business Continuity Management Specialist – EE – Cape Town Responsible for conducting Risk assessments and the evaluation of Information systems and/or Networks and identifying and clearly defining potential ICT Security and business continuity vulnerabilities and ensuring that the ICT Security implementation is tested and monitored closely. This would include: Testing of policies and procedures. Analyzing business information risk and generating relevant solutions to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure. Providing advice to business units on information security fundamentals. Responsibilities Update Business Continuity Management (BCM) policies and procedures. Build a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to assess internal and external threats and the risk they pose to the Company and community and recommends mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate identified risks. Develop a BCM strategy leveraging existing efforts and best practices. Work closely with technology teams to ensure their disaster recovery plans for critical systems and applications are consistent with the plans developed for the company. Manage and coordinate the efforts of functional managers or service line managers. Coordinate BCP testing program and actively participate in testing scenarios. Assist with the company governance structure for crisis management and continuity planning. Escalate risks and coordinate mitigating responses. Develop status reports on location continuity plans and prepare management reports as necessary. Provide leadership and advice to assist other departments with BCM budgets and activities. Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards. Administration Strong Administration focus: Diary Management Setting up Meetings and logistics (solid knowledge of Teams is a plus) IT Disaster Recovery Processes Assist and Support with the planning, co-ordination and participation of all IT DRP related issues: Maintenance and support: Assure that recovery procedures are updated to remain effective for the restoration of key corporate resources and for the resumption of critical business processes. Implementation and Procurement: Work with the relevant Service Line management to ensure that as new equipment, facilities, services, and systems are installed that the disaster recovery issues are addressed. Testing: Support the BCM Competence Manager in planning, organizing, and coordinating the testing of recovery support and business resumption procedures in different functional areas. Support, maintain and update all established disaster recovery testing methodologies and plans according to the BCM methodologies and practices Assist with the conducting of simulations and initiatives to assess IT disaster readiness. Ensure alignment with Business Continuity Business Continuity Planning Emergency Management OHS representative (First Aid and OHS Officer) Assist with the maintenance of the planning and information platforms used to support crisis management plans. Change Management REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Grade 12 Relevant IT Degree or Diploma Experience Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Business Continuity Planning/ Disaster Recovery / Crisis Management. #J-18808-Ljbffr