Nomakha Thabethe
Cybersecurity and GRC professional with a strong academic foundation
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Cybersecurity and GRC professional with a strong academic foundation, including a Distinction in Information Technology and with an Honours in Computer & Information Sciences. Hands-on experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), supporting third-party risk assessments, policy development, and compliance processes aligned with security standards. Strong technical background in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), networking, and programming, with a growing focus on Security Operations (SOC), threat detection, and cloud security.
Currently pursuing industry certifications including Security+, SC-900, and SC-200 to strengthen practical cybersecurity and defensive capabilities.
Experience
GRC Analyst Intern / ISO intern - BCX (Business Connexion) - Johannesburg
(2026-01)
- Conducting third-party risk assessments, evaluating vendor security controls and compliance posture
- Supporting risk identification, analysis, and maintenance of risk registers
- Assisting in development and implementation of security policies aligned with ISO 27001 and POPIA
- Collaborating with IT teams to ensure access control and security measures are enforced
- Participating in internal audits and compliance monitoring processes
- Supporting security awareness initiatives to reduce organisational risk
Student Tutor – Information Systems & Programming - IIE Varsity College
(2025-01)
- Delivered tutoring in programming, databases, and systems analysis
- Developed learning materials and improved student understanding of technical concepts
- Strengthened communication and problem-solving skills
IT Intern - Corium Skincare
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
- Maintained IT systems and resolved technical issues efficiently
- Improved inventory tracking using Excel, reducing discrepancies by 15%
- Supported system upgrades and general IT operations
Coder Assistant (Internship) - Think Camp Coding Educational Institution
(2018-01 - 2020-12)
- Taught programming fundamentals to students
- Documented and tracked project progress using Excel
Volunteer Assistant - Cotlands
(2024-01)
- Supported organisation of educational resources
- Identified improvements in systems and processes
Education
Honours - Computer & Information Sciences - IIE Varsity College (2025-12)
Bachelor - Information Technology in Business Systems - IIE Rosebank College (2024-12)
Higher Certificate - Information Technology Support Services - IIE Varsity College (2022-12)
Matric - Inanda Seminary School (2020-12)
