Operational Technology Security Officer (Specialist) 1
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Your Contribution
As an Operational Technology Security Officer, reporting to the IT Director, you will be responsible for:
Assist in creating and publishing intranet articles, newsletters, and communication updates.
Support the planning and execution of global OT Security awareness campaigns and events.
- Assist in creating and publishing intranet articles, newsletters, and communication updates.
- Support the planning and execution of global OT Security awareness campaigns and events.
- Develop engaging communication materials, including presentations, posters, infographics, and digital content.
- Assist OT Security project teams with communication plans, stakeholder engagement activities, and awareness initiatives.
- Help maintain and improve communication channels to ensure effective information sharing.
- Collect feedback and support the measurement of communication effectiveness and campaign success.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams to simplify cybersecurity concepts for diverse audiences.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.
Preferred Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a BSc in Computer Science, BSc in Electronics with IT, Information Systems, Communications, or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and digital collaboration tools.
- Creative mindset with an interest in developing engaging communication content.
- Good organizational and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to translate technical information into clear and business-friendly messages.
- Basic understanding of Cybersecurity, Information Security, or Operational Technology environments is advantageous.
Our Offering:
We will provife a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal and career development opportunities. We encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
#TeamMAHLE is diverse - and we see that as a great advantage!. We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities.
Closing Date: 09/30/2026 I Weekly Working Hours: 40 I Salary: Market Related I Department: IT Department
Do you have any questions?
GERDA.APPLETON@MAHLE.COM
+27 31 719-76 39
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

