Exciting Career Opportunities at SASRIA
We are pleased to announce two key vacancies within our organisation. Both positions offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a real impact. Please review the details below and apply through our official recruitment portal. We wish you the best of luck with your application.
Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Scrum Master / Agile Coach to join our Business Change and Technology division. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of the company’s strategic projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a proven track record of leading Scrum teams to deliver high-quality products.
Position Details
| Reference Number | SAS251106-1 |
| Job Type | Fixed Term Contract |
| Division | Business Change and Technology |
| Department | IT GRC |
| Occupational Level | Level 6: Specialists |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Application Deadline | 2025/11/14 |
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Engineering, or a related field is required.
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent certification is required.
- Advanced certifications such as Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) or PMI-ACP are an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 5-8 years of experience as a Scrum Master.
- Proven experience in leading Scrum teams, preferably in insurance or finance-related fields.
Your Responsibilities
Facilitation and Coaching
- Conduct daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Coach team members on Agile principles and practices.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration within the team.
Team Performance and Delivery
- Ensure the team meets sprint goals and delivers high-quality products.
- Monitor and track team performance using Agile metrics.
- Remove impediments that hinder team progress.
Continuous Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of learning and adaptation within the team.
- Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous sprints.
Stakeholder Management
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations.
- Ensure alignment between the team and stakeholders on project goals.
- Provide regular updates on team progress and performance.
Agile Practices and Processes
- Ensure adherence to Agile practices and principles.
- Customize Agile processes to fit the team’s needs.
- Maintain and improve Agile tools and artifacts.
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your application through our recruitment portal:
Chief Audit Executive
About the Role
The Chief Audit Executive is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction of the internal audit function. This senior executive position involves planning annual internal audit activities, leading performance and operational audits, evaluating internal controls, and advising on improvements to the Company’s management and Agent Companies, within a context of sound corporate governance principles. The role also leads and oversees Forensic Investigations and provides the Board, the Audit Committee, the Chief Executive Officer, and Executives with assurance and services relating to audit and forensic matters.
Position Details
| Reference Number | SAS251104-1 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Division | Control Functions |
| Department | Internal Audit |
| Occupational Level | Level 8: Executives |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Application Deadline | 2025/11/17 |
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Certification either as a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CA (SA) (Chartered Accountant South Africa).
Experience
- Ten years of full-time experience in auditing and accounting, including six years of senior management experience.
- Experience with reporting to Exco and/or Board Sub-Committees is ideal.
Your Responsibilities
Strategic Alignment
- Direct and develop the strategic plan for the audit function.
- Contribute to the Company’s strategic plan.
- Develop the annual operational and audit plan including KPIs.
- Provide leadership in the development of the 3-year risk-based internal audit plan, discussed with Exco and Management, and approved by the Audit Committee.
- Ensure alignment between the internal audit strategy and the overall Company strategy.
- Ensure continuous awareness of the Internal Audit function within the organisation.
Financial Management
- Prepare and monitor the internal audit and forensic services budget.
- Monitor budget on projects.
- Operational Budget discussed with CEO/CFO/Exco, obtain endorsement from the Audit Committee, and final approval by the Board.
Governance and Compliance
- Develop and maintain governance processes in internal audit, including:
- Development of audit charter and/or policies, and procedures/methodologies.
- Develop and monitor the implementation of quality measures through continuous quality and periodic internal and external quality assurance initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with PFMA, IIA standards, Prudential Standards, and relevant best practice (i.e., King IV Code).
- Prepare the annual written assessment on the system of internal controls and present to the Audit Committee.
- Contribute towards the success of the combined assurance.
Directing Internal Audit Activities
- Identify and manage internal audit department.
- Contribute to the Company’s risk identification process.
- Oversee and monitor the implementation and execution of the internal audit plan.
- Direct audit staff in the implementation work of the comprehensive audit plan, which includes:
- Internal control evaluation
- Performance and operational reviews
- Agent company compliance and performance reviews
- Project assurance reviews
- Ad hoc including advisory engagements
- Oversee and monitor internal audit operations.
Directing Forensic Investigation Functions
- Ensure the development and review of forensic investigation policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Oversee the forensic investigation plans and strategies to ensure effective risk management.
- Review the effectiveness of fraud prevention and detection plans.
- Oversee forensic investigations and ensure that factual findings are correct and recommendations are sound.
- Ensure training and support to the business through training and awareness on fraud detection and prevention.
Stakeholder Management
- Communicate the results of audit and advisory projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the audit committee (and the board of directors where necessary).
- Communicate the extent to which management has implemented the previously corrective actions (follow-up reviews) and results of such assessments.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Audit Committee, Management, and clients.
- Ensure ongoing engagement with external audit to agree and coordinate reliance that can be placed on the work of internal audit.
People Management
- Determine the optimal structure of the function, including considerations of co-sourcing.
- Manage structure and focus the work of the internal audit team.
- Direct audit staff in the planning, organising, directing, and monitoring of internal audit operations.
- Ensure that the working environment contributes to improving staff morale and increased productivity.
People Development and Performance Management
- Ensure that annual performance objectives are set and understood by team members.
- Identify development areas and create career development plans for team members.
How to Apply
If you are a seasoned audit professional ready for an executive-level challenge, please submit your application through our recruitment portal:
We wish you all the best with your applications.
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