Digital Risk & Program Assurance Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is looking for a Program Assurance Manager in Johannesburg. The role involves ensuring compliance and performance of systems by developing assurance frameworks and conducting audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and at least 5 years of experience in system assurance. Relevant certifications are advantageous. The firm offers opportunities for impactful work in a diverse environment, contributing to a better working world.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in system assurance, program governance, or related fields.
• Certifications such as CISA, PMP, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain assurance plans aligned with organizational standards.
• Monitor compliance with program objectives, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Conduct audits and reviews of system processes and deliverables.
• Prepare and present assurance reports to senior leadership.
• Recommend process improvements based on audit findings.

Skills

Risk assessment tools

Compliance standards (ISO, ITIL, etc.)

Audit techniques

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

SAP

Cloud migration technologies

Job description

Digital Risk - Program Assurance Manager

Location: Johannesburg

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jan 19, 2026

Requisition ID: 1674791

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The objective of our advisory risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract.

The opportunity

Within EY’s Technology Risk practice, we are currently seeking a Manager to participate in client engagement teams, whereby he/she will be assessing, improving and evaluating our Financial Services clients business and Information Technology (IT) processes and controls, predominantly in their IT environment. You will have the opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our clients in the following

Digital Risk – Program Assurance Manager

Job Title

System Program Assurance Specialist

Job Purpose

To ensure the integrity, compliance, and performance of complex systems and programs by implementing assurance frameworks, conducting audits, and mitigating risks throughout the program lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Assurance & Governance:
• Develop and maintain assurance plans aligned with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor compliance with program objectives, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across system development and deployment phases.
• Maintain risk registers and ensure timely escalation of critical issues.
• Quality Assurance:
• Conduct audits and reviews of system processes, documentation, and deliverables.
• Validate adherence to engineering standards, cybersecurity protocols, and performance benchmarks.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with program managers, system engineers, and vendors to ensure alignment with assurance objectives.
• Prepare and present assurance reports to senior leadership and governance boards.
• Recommend process improvements based on audit findings and lessons learned.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in assurance and compliance.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, program management frameworks, and quality assurance methodologies.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, compliance standards (ISO, ITIL, etc.), and audit techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working on SAP implementations and Cloud migrations are advantageous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field.
• Certifications such as CISA, PMP, or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor are advantageous.

Experience Required

Minimum 5 years in system assurance, program governance, or related fields

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Compliance rate with assurance frameworks.
• Reduction in program risks and audit findings.
• Timely delivery of assurance reports and recommendations.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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