We are looking for a highly skilled IT Audit Assistant Manager / Supervisor to play a key role within our clients Internal Audit function.
Join a diverse and innovative commercial group that forms part of one of South Africa’s most respected and established conglomerates. The business spans multiple industries and markets, built on a foundation of entrepreneurship, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
You’ll be joining a company that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement – a place where your insights and expertise will directly contribute to strengthening governance, managing risk, and improving systems across a multi-entity group environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver risk-based IT audit assignments aligned with the annual audit strategy.
- Review IT General Controls, including access management, change management, operations, and backup / recovery.
- Assess application controls across key business systems (ERP, HR, Finance, and bespoke systems).
- Evaluate system configurations, data integrity, and information security controls.
- Identify and document IT risks, control gaps, and recommend effective remediation measures.
- Conduct audits in line with IIA and ISACA standards and internal methodologies.
- Present audit results and recommendations to senior management.
- Advise on system implementations, migrations, and control design.
- Stay informed on cybersecurity developments, data analytics tools, and regulatory trends.
- Supervise and guide junior IT audit staff, ensuring high-quality output and professional development.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of IT audit programs and best practices.
Qualifications
Matric (Grade 12)Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) – RequiredCIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) – AdvantageousOther certifications such as CRISC, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor will be a plus.Experience
5 - 7 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, or IT Assurance.Solid background in IT operations (system administration, network management, change control, backup / recovery).Proven experience auditing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Syspro, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics.Strong knowledge of COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, and ITIL frameworks.Exposure to cybersecurity assessments, data analytics, and cloud technologies is advantageous.Strong understanding of IT operations, network infrastructure, databases, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, SQL).Proficient in data analytics and audit automation tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Excel).Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report writing skills.Ability to manage multiple audits and deliver within deadlines.High integrity and professional ethics.Meticulous attention to detail and a focus on quality.Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.Leadership and mentoring capability.Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning.For more information, reach out to
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