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Janova Govender

Janova Govender

GRC Specialist

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DurbanMember since May 6, 2026
GRC SpecialistInternal AuditsProject management
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GRC SpecialistInternal AuditsProject management

About

Resigned. Worked as Janova Pillay

Experience

Legal Administrator - RL Daly Attorneys

(2005-11 - 2016-02)

Resigned. Worked as Janova Pillay

Human Resources Administrator - CCI Call Centres

(2016-03 - 2020-02)

Moved to new department. Worked as Janova Pillay

Risk and Compliance Senior GRC Analyst - CCI Call Centres

(2020-03 - 2025-09)

Resigned. Worked as Janova Pillay

  • Security Controls Assurance for Data checks on client and internal systems
  • Tracked and monitored progress of all outstanding risks until closure, provided support for stakeholders.
  • Complete Assessments to determine controls, processes, and practices to establish control ratings for risks
  • Compiled reports, summaries, and presentations to communicate findings to key stakeholders within and outside the organisation
  • Supported operations risk teams with management of operational and workplace health and safety.
  • Performed independent tests and analysis to determine the magnitude of risk and devise appropriate mitigation plans.
  • Identified practices within the organisation contributing to increased financial risk and recommended feasible solutions.
  • Assisted business unit Managers to develop checklists and procedures to self-check own departments to identify risks, issues and adverse trends.
  • Liaised with relevant internal and external stakeholders and assist in decision making processes.

Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist - Risk Management Advisory

  • Assisting with Internal Audits for external clients
  • Drafting of Policies and Procedures aligned with ISO 27001:2022 and SOC
  • Project Management and handling of schedule until ISO Certification is complete
  • Minutes of meeting records and sharing with external clients
  • Readiness and preparation of ISO documents and risk management
  • Internal audit conducted including preparation
  • Support and progress reports for external clients
  • Assisting with Risk assessments and quality improvements
  • Drafting of ISMS Library
  • Alignment and knowledge of the ISO Standard and Implementor
  • Assisting with drafting of the Statement of Applicability
  • Shadowing external audits
  • Managing client task boards
  • Providing guidance and assistance to team for admin duties
  • Capturing of data and filing
  • Managing internal task boards

Education

Matric - Rydal Park Secondary School

Debt Counselling Certificate - Higher Level

Risk Management, Compliance Monitoring, Intro to Compliance - Compliance Institute

Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer - Udemy

Skills

GRC Specialist

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