Head of Specialized Internal Audit - IT, Performance & Fraud

Sars; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SARS is seeking a distinguished Audit Executive to lead a specialised assurance division with a strong emphasis on Information Technology, performance and fraud auditing. The role focuses on strategic assurance across governance, technology risk and enterprise‑wide risks, guiding decision‑making and strengthening accountability at the highest levels.

The successful candidate will formulate and position the value chain, operating model and framework for the Specialised Audit function, building

Qualifications

• Honours degree or higher in Commerce/Science with extensive IT/performance/fraud auditing experience.
• Minimum 12–15 years IT/performance/fraud auditing with 4–6 years at senior management level.

Responsibilities

• Lead a specialised assurance division focused on IT, performance and fraud audits.
• Develop audit programmes based on compliance levels and risk priority.
• Provide independent consulting and oversight for the planning, implementation and monitoring of audit programmes.
• Influence governance and risk management across the organisation to improve controls.

Skills

IT auditing

Performance auditing

Fraud auditing

Leadership

Education

Honours degree / PGDip in Commerce or Science (NQF 8)

Bachelor's degree / Advanced Diploma in Commerce or Science (NQF 7)

Job description

SARS is seeking a distinguished Audit Executive to lead a specialised assurance division with a strong emphasis on Information Technology, performance and fraud auditing. The role focuses on strategic assurance across governance, technology risk and enterprise‑wide risks, guiding decision‑making and strengthening accountability at the highest levels.

The successful candidate will formulate and position the value chain, operating model and framework for the Specialised Audit function, building