IT Internal Audit Manager

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NFP016923/KM

Date posted

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for risk management, governance, and IT assurance?

We are looking for an experienced and driven IT Internal Audit Manager to lead and enhance an IT audit function, ensuring robust controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

POSITION INFO

As the IT Internal Audit Manager, you will take ownership of planning, executing, and reporting on IT audit engagements. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating IT risks, strengthening governance structures, and delivering high-quality audit insights to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities Governance & Risk Management Lead IT risk assessments and prioritise audit activities Evaluate IT governance structures, internal controls, and compliance Partner with business and IT stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices Stay current with audit standards, frameworks, and industry best practices Audit Planning & Execution Develop and deliver the annual IT audit plan aligned to strategic priorities Oversee audit engagements, including data analysis and control testing Leverage data analytics and CAATs to enhance audit effectiveness Ensure timely, high-quality audit reporting and follow-up on recommendations Operations & Efficiency Drive continuous improvement within the audit function Assess business process efficiency, data integrity, and fraud prevention controls Manage audit budgets and project costs Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting Communicate audit findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to management Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Present reports to Audit Committees, Risk Committees, and governance forums Leadership Lead and mentor audit teams and co-sourced partners Foster a high-performance, accountable culture Provide guidance on audit methodologies and best practices Minimum Requirements BCom Honours degree and completed Articles CISA certification (essential) CISSP and/or CISM certification (essential) Minimum 7 years' Internal Audit experience , including 3 years in a managerial role Proven experience in SAP auditing Strong understanding of IT audit frameworks, compliance, and data analytics Advantageous Qualifications CIA or CA(SA) Postgraduate qualifications Experience in manufacturing, mining, or chemical industries Knowledge of IFRS Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and high-quality output Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication Strategic thinking and influencing ability Resilience and ability to perform under pressure Why Apply? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in strengthening IT governance and risk management, working closely with senior stakeholders while driving meaningful organisational impact. Apply now! For more exciting Actuarial & Analytics vacancies, please visit: /> I also specialize in recruiting: Actuarial (Life, Short‑Term, Pensions, Health, Quant) Data Science & Advanced Analytics Pricing & Product Modelling Market, Credit & Quantitative Risk Machine Learning & AI Specialists If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities. For more information, contact: Kholo Mongalo Recruitment Researcher - Actuarial & Analytics Connect with me on LinkedIn: