Senior Internal Auditor (Fixed Term Contract) – Protection Services & Security Controls

Senior Internal Auditor (Fixed Term Contract) Protection Services & Security Controls

Lead a High-Stakes Defensible Control Assurance Project

Sapientis is recruiting for Senior Internal Auditors for an intensive 6-month contracts with major, tier-one mining houses. These projects focus on the execution phase of comprehensive Protection Services / Security Audit Programmes.

We are looking for seasoned assurance professionals who can navigate a mature, six-pillar audit framework. Your role will be to lead field investigations, validate objective evidence on the ground, and deliver highly defensible, executive-level audit reports that prove whether critical safety and security controls are effective in practice - not just on paper.

Key Responsibilities:

• Field Leadership: Manage physical, site-based audit verifications across mining operations in various locations.
• Control Defensibility: Design and execute advanced control testing methodologies to validate live evidence.
• Exco Reporting: Compile structured, iron-clad audit reports, present strategic findings, and handle risk-closure verifications.
• Timeline Oversight: Manage your deliverables tightly across the 6-month roadmap (Month 1: Vetting/Access; Months 25: Fieldwork; Months 56: Closeout).

Requirements:

• Education: BCom Internal Audit, CIA, or a related high-level risk qualification.
• Experience: 7+ years of robust internal audit, forensic audit, or risk assurance experience.
• Industry Track Record: Prior experience auditing within heavy industrial or mining operations is essential.
• The X-Factor: Practical experience in corporate asset protection, security operations, or physical risk infrastructure is highly advantageous.
• Logistics: Valid drivers license, reliable transport, and full mobility across designated sites either in the North West and/or Gauteng mine sites. Must pass stringent security screening.

ü Location: Field-Based (Gauteng / North West)

ü Contract Duration: 6 Months (Fixed Term)

ü Reference: SNR_AUD_SEC

Apply Today: Send your CV and a project track record to