Director : Audit & Risk

Mangosuthu University of Technology; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Durban seeks a Director: Audit & Risk to oversee risk management, audit, and compliance. The role requires a BCom Honors in a relevant field and strong management experience in auditing or risk management. The position emphasizes governance, internal audit activities, and leadership in strategic initiatives for the university.

Qualifications

• Five years’ management experience in internal auditing and/or risk management.
• Registered with a professional body for auditors.
• Completed professional body recognized articles advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the risk management strategy for the university.
• Champion all risk management initiatives and processes.
• Facilitate the internal audit management activities.

Skills

Risk management

Audit

Financial management

People management

Project management

Change management

Education

BCom Honors in Accounting or Risk Management or Auditing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job title: Director: Audit & Risk

Job Location: KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline: November 21, 2025

Overview

The main purpose of this role is to champion and lead all risk management, audit and compliance activities of the university ensuring that governance principles are always upheld.

Description

• The main purpose of this role is to champion and lead all risk management, audit and compliance activities of the university ensuring that governance principles are always upheld.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the risk management strategy for the university.
• Champion all risk management initiatives and processes.
• Facilitate the internal audit management activities.
• Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management.
• People management.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Honors in Accounting or Risk Management or Auditing or equivalent relevant NQF8 qualification.
• Five (5) years’ management experience in internal auditing and / or risk management.

Competencies

• Registered with a professional body for auditors.
• Completed professional body recognized articles advantageous.
• Knowledge of King Reports on corporate governance.
• Ethical conduct.
• General management skills (including knowledge of applicable policies and procedures).
• Risk management and auditing.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) regulations and other relevant regulations applicable to higher education institutions.
• Experience in compliance management.
• Understanding of organisational culture and leadership dynamics.
• Project management skills.
• Change management skills.
• Practical knowledge of MS Office applications.

Closing Date: 24th October, 2025

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