Group IT Audit Manager

Motus Holdings Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking an IT Audit Manager to oversee the execution of the IT audit plan in Johannesburg. The role requires a degree in accounting or auditing, alongside CISA or CISM certifications. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of internal audit experience, with 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities include developing the audit plan, supervising a team of auditors, and ensuring compliance with relevant methodologies. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of internal audit experience with two years in a supervisory role.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in project management and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Execute and deliver the approved IT audit plan.
• Ensure alignment of the audit plan with key risks.
• Manage and supervise multi-skilled auditors.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Report writing

Project management

Education

Degree in accounting or auditing

CISA or CISM certification

Job description

Job Location : Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Application Deadline : January 27, 2026

Job Description

Purpose

• “To execute and deliver the approved IT audit plan in compliance with the MIA methodology and charter”.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• At least 3-year degree qualification in accounting or auditing
• CISA or CISM certification or post graduate qualification desirable
• 6 years or more internal audit experience with two years’ experience in a supervisory role

Job Objectives

• Ensure Group Internal Audit Annual Plan addresses key risks
• To plan, execute, and report on the approved audit plans for relatively more complex audits as per the MIA methodology and charter.
• Develop and align the 3-year rolling audit plan and detailed annual IT Audit plan based on the strategic and operational IT risks within the Group.
• Project plan developed for assigned project, determine resources and prepare time budget
• Compliance with GIA methodology, effective utilization of time, adherence to objectives and scope
• Coordinated and effective audits and quality working papers
• Provide guidance to Divisional Audit Management on IT related activities
• Take responsibility to all IT audit presentation at EXCO
• Manage work within the allocated time
• Cost and analyze planned audit, ensure adequate financial management and consult with various stakeholders for input
• Review and align training plan for IT audit team under supervision to develop capacity
• Conduct continuous talent management, improve staff morale and drive timely high-quality performance
• Management of external relationships with the Auditee and engagement with contracted audit firms.
• Continuous research of trends within the IT, IT audit environment and motoring sector developments.
• Performance of planned Audit Committee session, and attendance of Adhoc management assignments.
• Implement and manage teammate usage across the Internal Audit activity

JOB OUTPUTS – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PROCESS AND GOVERNANCE ACTIVITIES

• Planning of the projects in the division.
• Preparation of resource plans to meet the requirements of the approved audit plan.
• Supervision of a pool of multi-skilled auditors.
• On the job supervision, mentoring, coaching, motivating and training of team members.
• Implementation of the audit plan for the division
• Liaison with team members and sign-off at the planning, execution and reporting phases of each internal audit.
• Appraisal and evaluation of the performance of team members and drawing up of development plan.
• Review and sign off of audit working papers and files to ensure compliance to GIA methodology and standards.
• Review of the audit findings and the draft report.
• Interviews/meetings with the client as and when required
• Compliance with MIA administrative requirements
• Review of time records to monitor time spent against work done
• Provision of input to the Senior Manager for the overall management of the division
• Implementation and management of a risk-based audit approach.
• Provide combined assurance report to the Risk team which maps reported audits and the outcome thereof to the key risk of the organization
• Identification of specialist skills required for audit projects and communication of these to the Senior Manager
• Preparation of quarterly progress reports for submission to senior management
• Interviews for recruitment of staff for the division
• Continuous engagements with stakeholders
• Performance of other projects within MIA as maybe requested from time to time.

EXPECTATIONS

• Schedule of planned projects per division
• Completed audits within time budgeted
• Productive staff
• Proficient staff
• Completed audits as per the Audit Plan
• Coordinated and effective audits
• Developed staff
• Quality working papers and compliance to IIA Standards
• Quality audit reports
• Good client relationship
• Completed audits
• Proper administration
• Productivity analysis
• Proper management of division
• Risk based methodology
• Feedback on combine assurance providers
• Co-ordinated teams providing a holistic audit to client
• Proper reporting
• Appointment of skilled staff
• Client Satisfaction Surveys completed
• Project delivered successfully

CLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Communicate with senior management and operational staff.
• Conflict resolution.
• Verbal and non-verbal communication.

CODE OF CONDUCT

• Knowledge of the Motus and MIA codes of conduct.
• Adherence to the Motus and MIA codes of conduct.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communication: Oral, written and presentations skills
• Analytical: Problem solving, analytical and decision
• Report Writing: Writing and report development skills making skills
• Organisation: Ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast paced environment
• Flexibility: Willingness to embrace change and show flexibility in assignments and the work environment
• Personal Motivation: Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
• Communication and Network: Interfacing with management, functional leads and support staff to achieve objectives
• Project Management: Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks
• Working as a Team: Working with People
• Applying Expertise: Applying Expertise and Technology
• Continuous Improvement: Creating and Innovating
• Meeting Customer Needs: Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Closing Date 26 January 2026