Head of Digital Transformation - Audit at Datonomy Solutions

Datonomy Solutions; Emfuleni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Head of Digital Transformation Audit to oversee the digital audit function during a critical transformation period. This role involves leading a high-performing team, managing audits across various digital dimensions, and providing strategic insights to influence the organization's future direction in digital assurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years executive experience in IT, Cyber, and Data audit.
• Strong track record in managing teams and influencing at ExCo or Board level.
• Deep understanding of banking and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the digital audit function in alignment with GIA's strategy.
• Manage a team of auditors while ensuring quality assurance.
• Prepare high-quality Board and Committee reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Insights

Job description

Head of Digital Transformation Audit

Are you a seasoned executive in IT, Cyber, and Data with a strategic mindset and a strong audit pedigree?

We're looking for a senior leader to step into a pivotal interim role during a period of exciting transformation.

As part of the Group Internal Audit (GIA) leadership team, you will take the reins while a permanent executive is being appointed. You'll lead the digital audit portfolio, manage a high-performing team, engage with senior stakeholders, and ensure delivery of a forward-looking, insight-driven audit plan aligned with the bank's transformation strategy.

What You'll Do

Lead and oversee the digital audit function (covering IT, Cybersecurity, and Data) in alignment with GIA's 2025–2027 strategy.

Manage a team of auditors and specialists while maintaining delivery momentum and quality assurance.

Provide thought leadership and elevate audit outcomes with strategic and industry-aligned insights.

Oversee key audits across traditional IT, Generative AI, Cloud, cyber risk, data migration, and infrastructure.

Prepare high-quality Board and Committee reporting, including submissions for the Group IT Committee.

What We're Looking For

Executive-level experience (10+ years) leading IT, Cyber, and/or Data audit or assurance in complex, fast-evolving environments.

Deep understanding of banking or financial services and the challenges of digital transformation.

Strong leadership track record managing multi-disciplinary teams and influencing at ExCo or Board level.

Experience providing strategic insights that go beyond compliance—connecting audit findings to business innovation and resilience.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and Board-level reporting skills.

Why This Role?

High-impact interim assignment at a pivotal time in the organisation's transformation.

Opportunity to shape and influence the future of GIA's digital assurance capability.

Work closely with senior executives and decision-makers on emerging technology and risk landscapes.

Desired Skills

• Head
• Digital
• Transformation