Head of Digital Transformation - Audit at Datonomy Solutions

Datonomy Solutions (Cape Town); Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced executive to fill the interim role of Head of Digital Transformation Audit. This pivotal position requires strategic leadership in managing a digital audit portfolio during a significant transformation phase, with responsibilities spanning IT, Cybersecurity, and Data. Candidates should possess a strong track record in audit functions in dynamic environments, along with excellent stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading IT, Cyber, or Data audit in complex environments.
• Strong leadership track record and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the digital audit function aligned with GIA’s strategy.
• Manage team while ensuring delivery momentum and quality assurance.
• Provide strategic insights and elevate audit outcomes.

Skills

Digital

Transformation

Leadership

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