Senior IT Auditor | Internal Audit | Internal Audit

Job Summary

The candidate will be responsible for assisting the  IT Audit Manager in planning, managing and executing Internal Audit (IA) activities, specifically in the IT area.

Job Responsibilities

Key Focus Areas:

• Support the development of the annual IT audit plan.


• Assist the IT Audit Manager with developing and documenting risk-based engagement plans for each engagement, including scope, objectives, timelines and resource allocation.


• Perform end-to-end IT audit engagements with minimal supervision.


• Evaluate IT risks and control frameworks, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.


• Develop and maintain risk-based audit programmes.


• Compile clear, concise and impactful audit reports.


• Communicate audit findings, recommendations and action plans to management.


• Conduct follow-up reviews on audit findings and remediation actions.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across IT and business.


• Lead, coach and mentor junior team members on audit engagements.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodologies and practices.

Execute IT audits, including:

• Application controls


• General IT controls (GITCs)


• IT infrastructure and platforms


• Cybersecurity and information security


• IT projects and system implementations.

Work experience

• 
  
  6+ years of IT audit experience
  
  


• Demonstrated ability to perform independent, risk-based IT audits with minimal supervision.

Strong technical IT audit capability, including exposure to:

• Cybersecurity


• Cloud environments


• IT infrastructure and platforms


• Emerging technologies (e.g. AI)


• Financial services industry experience (advantageous)


• Data analytics (advantageous)

Academic Qualifications

• A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification is required. Degree in Accounting / Auditing, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent is essential


• CISA Certification (non-negotiable)


• CIA, CRISC, CISSP (advantageous)

Personal attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.


• Strong report writing and documentation skills.


• Ability to influence and challenge constructively.


• Self-driven, proactive and able to work independently.


• High attention to detail and quality.


• Resilient and adaptable.


• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Location

Cape Town

Closing Date

12 June 2026

Please include your Matric certificate and tertiary qualification transcripts with your application.