Audit Manager - Mining Ops (Hybrid, On-site Kimberley)

Placements24; Nuwerus; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Travel allowances

Leave allowance

Career advancement

Exposure to complex audits

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for a major mining group near Kimberley. You will plan, execute, and report audits to safeguard assets and improve efficiency, leading a team of auditors in a hybrid model with substantial on-site activity.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in internal audits, with 2–3 years in management and solid mining/heavy industry experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to travel to sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing.
• A professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIA, CISA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive experience in internal audit, with 2–3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Extensive mining industry or heavy industrial sector experience is essential.
• Proficiency in internal audit methodologies, risk assessment, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual internal audit plan for mining operations.
• Lead and supervise audit teams in financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
• Assess risks across the mining value chain, including exploration, extraction, processing and logistics.
• Prepare clear audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Follow up on audit recommendations and ensure issue closure.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators as needed.
• Mentor and develop junior audit staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Auditing

CA(SA) / CIA / CISA

Tools

Data analytics tools

Audit management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Audit Manager for a major mining group near Kimberley. You will plan, execute, and report audits to safeguard assets and improve efficiency, leading a team of auditors in a hybrid model with substantial on-site activity.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in internal audits, with 2–3 years in management and solid mining/heavy industry experience, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to travel to sites as required.