Senior IT Auditor Jobs

Requirement Overview

Conduct audits in an effective and efficient way, following PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards, and AGSA policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product

• Conduct audits through three phases: Planning, Execution, and Audit Conclusion.

Plan the Audit

• Help define the audit objectives and scope.
• Assess risks from source documents.
• Compile the audit plan.
• Conduct walkthroughs with relevant role players.
• Perform fieldwork according to policies and procedures.

Execute Tests

• Check compliance with policies, procedures, standards, and specifications.
• Evaluate adequacy of goals.
• Verify reliability of information.
• Assess efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Ensure safeguarding of assets.
• Generate audit findings.
• Submit findings to Line Manager for review and make necessary changes.
• Update Line Manager and Senior Manager on progress or issues during the audit.
• Participate in meetings to discuss accepted recommendations, implementation timelines, rejected recommendations, and target dates.
• Conduct audits following internal processes, policies, and procedures.
• Complete audits within the allocated timeframe.
• Promote and manage sound internal controls in the Business Unit.

HR Admin

• Improve personal skills through development plans.
• Participate in learning and development programs.
• Engage in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.
• Stay updated on AGSA developments.
• Take part in transformational initiatives like change management, organizational culture, CSI, and diversity.

Financial Management

• Support the Manager in delivering high-quality, accurate, and cost-effective audits.
• Manage projects efficiently in terms of time, cost, and quality.

Provide input into audit planning:

• Budget requirements.
• Organisational reporting.
• Follow budget allocations for hours and expenses.
• Get approval from Line Manager for unbudgeted expenses.
• Achieve personal recoverability targets.

Ad-hoc Duties

• Handle other projects, tasks, and assignments as required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science, or Informatics.

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of auditing.
• In-depth knowledge and skills in informatics.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Information Systems auditing experience.
• Experience in ERP environments (such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, and PeopleSoft), cyber security, and CAATs/Data analytics is an advantage.

Closing Date: 07 November 2025