Information Security Auditor — Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a detail-oriented Information Security Auditor to assess the effectiveness of the organization's security controls, policies and procedures.

You will plan and conduct internal and external audits, document findings, and provide clear remediation recommendations while maintaining compliance with COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST and SOX. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth in audit and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5 years of information security auditing experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, and SOX.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP are highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute information security audits, including internal and external audits, assessing compliance and risk.
• Evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of security controls across IT infrastructure, applications, and data.
• Perform detailed testing of security policies, procedures, and system configurations to ensure adherence to standards.
• Document audit findings, including identified risks and control deficiencies, and provide clear, actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports for management and relevant stakeholders, highlighting key risks and compliance status.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely and effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Stay informed about emerging security threats, regulatory changes, and audit best practices.

Skills

Information security auditing

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Documentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting

Tools

COBIT

ISO 27001

NIST

SOX

CISA

CRISC

CISSP

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a detail-oriented Information Security Auditor to assess the effectiveness of the organization's security controls, policies and procedures.

You will plan and conduct internal and external audits, document findings, and provide clear remediation recommendations while maintaining compliance with COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST and SOX. The role offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional growth in audit and security.