Security Analyst Salary in South Africa

An entry-level Security Analyst with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of R204,878 based on 6 salaries. An early career Security Analyst with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of R219,545 based on 29 salaries. A …Read more

What Do Security Analysts Do?

Aspiring security analysts should be experienced in cybersecurity and able to succeed in a fast-paced, constantly-changing work environment, as security analysts work to maintain the integrity of company networks, as well as diagnose and quickly resolve network problems as they arise. They must be able to proactively identify risks to the network and promptly address and neutralize these threats, and knowledge of security log fundamentals is essential. Prior experience with escalation patterns, …Read more

Security Analyst Tasks

Conduct daily project coordination of assigned accounts.
Give security advice and guidance to technical contacts.
Guide clients in defining and implementing overall security strategy, policies and procedures.
Coordinate and manage status calls with each assigned account.
Perform security assessments, risk analysis and vulnerability testing and reviews.

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Gender Breakdown

Male

76.2%

Female

23.8%

This data is based on 21 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Common Health Benefits

Medical

48%

Dental

15%

Vision

15%

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Average Security Analyst Salary in South Africa

Average Security Analyst Salary in South Africa

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Common Health Benefits

48%

15%

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