IT Assurance & Compliance Specialist

Salix; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization in Cape Town seeks an IT Audit Specialist. In this role, you'll conduct audits to improve IT controls, assess regulatory compliance, and prepare detailed reports. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of relevant experience, a degree in IT, and certifications like CISA or CISM. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with technical expertise in tools like Python and Nmap. This position offers a chance to collaborate with management and influence IT processes significantly.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) and a BCom IT or BSc IT degree.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of relevant IT audit experience.
• Certifications: CISA, CISM, or other recognised IT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls and processes.
• Assess IT governance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed audit reports documenting findings and actionable recommendations.

Skills

Resilience

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Continuous learning

Technical expertise in vulnerability scanning

Education

BCom IT or BSc IT degree

Tools

Python

Metasploit

Nmap

Linux

Job description

A respected organization in Cape Town seeks an IT Audit Specialist. In this role, you'll conduct audits to improve IT controls, assess regulatory compliance, and prepare detailed reports. The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of relevant experience, a degree in IT, and certifications like CISA or CISM. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with technical expertise in tools like Python and Nmap. This position offers a chance to collaborate with management and influence IT processes significantly.