GRC Analyst – Governance, Risk & Compliance

About the role

This position is based in South Africa and operates in a fast‑scaling, payments‑focused environment. As a GRC Analyst you will own day‑to‑day governance, risk and compliance execution, ensuring continuous compliance across multiple regulatory frameworks while partnering with engineering, security, legal and leadership teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own and manage audit readiness activities, including continuous evidence collection, control monitoring and coordination with external auditors for SOC 2, PCI DSS and ISO 27001.
• Handle external security and compliance requests such as vendor assessments, security questionnaires and RFP responses.
• Support enterprise risk and compliance programs aligned with GDPR, DORA, NIS2 and the EU AI Act.
• Maintain the policy lifecycle – updates, exception handling, violation tracking and remediation follow‑ups.
• Contribute to certification efforts and expand into new compliance frameworks as business needs evolve.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to operationalise controls, strengthen vulnerability management and support security awareness initiatives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance visibility through structured documentation and a continuous compliance approach.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of experience in GRC, compliance or information security governance.
• Hands‑on experience supporting external audits such as SOC 2, PCI DSS or ISO 27001.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements including GDPR, DORA, NIS2 and emerging EU standards.
• Experience managing vendor risk assessments and third‑party due diligence.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to work across technical, legal and business stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Vanta, Drata or OneTrust.
• Practical knowledge of SOC 2, PCI DSS and ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Understanding of GDPR, DORA, NIS2 and the EU AI Act compliance requirements.
• Experience with continuous control monitoring and evidence management practices.