Job Description - Lead: IT Auditor

Reverside is an established it services provider focusing on
delivering high-quality software development, it resourcing, digital
transformation, and systems support solutions. We are always looking for
skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute to innovative
technology projects across various industries.

We are seeking a Lead: IT Auditor to conduct and lead
technology audits across complex IT, cloud, cybersecurity and data
environments. The role focuses on identifying technology risks, evaluating
internal controls, assessing SDLC processes, and providing practical
recommendations to strengthen governance, security and compliance. The
successful candidate will independently manage audit engagements from planning
through execution and reporting, while engaging stakeholders and monitoring
remediation actions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute IT internal audits with minimal
    supervision.

  • Assess technology risks across cybersecurity,
    cloud infrastructure, data environments and SDLC processes.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls,
    governance frameworks and security practices.
  • Perform or support data analytics to identify
    risks, control weaknesses and anomalies.
  • Document audit findings and prepare reports with
    clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Engage with technology, cybersecurity, data and
    business stakeholders to communicate audit outcomes.
  • Monitor agreed audit actions and track
    remediation through to completion.
  • Develop audit project plans, manage timelines
    and monitor progress against agreed scope and budgets.
  • Apply recognised internal audit standards and
    best-practice frameworks.
  • Stay informed about emerging technology risks
    and incorporate them into audit planning and execution.
Qualifications & Experience: 
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT internal
    auditing.

  • Experience designing, performing or assisting
    with data analytics for audit purposes.
  • Strong exposure to cybersecurity, complex
    Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and cloud environments.
  • Proven ability to manage the full audit
    lifecycle, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting, with minimal
    supervision.
  • Sound understanding of IT governance, risk
    management, internal controls and industry frameworks.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a
    bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related
    field.
  • CISA certification preferred; CISSP, OSCP or CEH
    advantageous.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving,
    communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Effective project management skills, including
    progress, timeline and budget management.
  • Self-motivated, accountable and able to work
    independently.

Core Skills:

  • IT Auditing
  • Internal Audit
  • Cybersecurity Auditing
  • Cloud Security
  • SDLC Auditing
  • IT Risk Management
  • Data Analytics
  • IT Governance
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit Planning
  • Audit Reporting
  • Risk Assessment
  • Compliance
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Remediation Tracking


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Reverside is a Global ICT company focusing on Digital Engineering, Integration, Cyber-Security, Cloud and Digital Transformation services with delivery centres in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa and Gurgaon, India. Reverside has its Global Headquarter in South Africa and is a B-BBEE Level 1...

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