Chief Information Security Officer
Electrum SoftwareCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted April 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company that prioritises making it safe, creating together, and empowering strong teams.
Job Description
Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. We're seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our enterprise-wide information security strategy and protect client data, payment platforms, cloud infrastructure, and internal systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related field (required)
- CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent certification (required)
- Postgraduate qualification or MBA (advantageous)
- Minimum 10 years in information security leadership roles
- At least 5 years in regulated SaaS environments, such as payments/fintech or other
- Experience securing cloud-native platforms (AWS preferred)
- Proven track record managing ISO 27001 / SOC 2 environments
- Experience reporting to Board or executive committees
Benefits
- Flexible Work: Office-first environment with flexible hours
- Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year
- Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch
- Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners
