Lead: IT Auditor

About the role

Capitec is hiring a Lead: IT Auditor, based in Stellenbosch. Our technology and data environment is growing fast. So is the complexity of the risks within it. We're looking for a skilled technical lead auditor to join our Internal Audit team, someone who understands SDLC, cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity from the inside, and who can translate that knowledge into audits that genuinely make us stronger. This is not a generalist role. We need deep technical expertise combined with the experience to operate independently at a mid to senior level.

Responsibilities

• Assist the IT audit management in planning IT internal audits and, with little to no supervision, executing these to completion.
• Identify risks in our technology and data landscape and turn findings into clear, practical recommendations. Document a draft report and submit this to the audit manager for review, and follow Internal Audit standards in the process.
• Engage cross-functional stakeholders across tech and data teams to ensure audit outcomes are achieved.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed audit actions and track progress through to completion.
• Develop project plans as per agreed scope and agree timelines with audit manager.
• Stay current with emerging technology risks and apply that knowledge directly to audit planning and execution.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of IT internal audit experience, with experience in designing\performing and/or assisting in designing\performing data analytics
• Significant exposure to cybersecurity, complex SDLC processes, and cloud environments - this is the core of the role
• Experience conducting full audit cycles, from planning through to reporting, with little to no supervision
• Good communication skills and the ability to relay findings to a wide stakeholder base.
• Sound understanding of best practice frameworks and control environments
• Relevant qualifications such as
• CISA, with CISSP and/or OCSP/CEH as advantageous
• A relevant tertiary qualification, preferably a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field
• A self-directed work style - you take ownership and see things through
• Good project management, including progress and budget management
• Conditions of Employment
• Clear criminal and credit record