IT Audit Assistant Manager

Salix Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 832 000 - 968 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an IT Audit Assistant Manager to join a well-respected conglomerate in Johannesburg. This role involves planning and executing IT audit assignments, supervising junior auditors, and ensuring IT controls meet organizational objectives. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in IT, CISA certification, and 5–7 years of IT audit experience. The opportunity provides a competitive annual remuneration package, which reflects the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in IT Audit or IT Risk.
• Proven experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.
• Solid background in IT operations and management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver risk-based IT audit assignments.
• Review IT General Controls and assess application controls.
• Identify IT risks and recommend remediation measures.
• Present audit results and recommendations to management.

Skills

Strong understanding of IT operations

Proficient in data analytics tools

Excellent analytical skills

Leadership and mentoring capability

Confident communicator

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

CIA or CISM advantageous

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Reference : JHB002764-SS-1

We are looking for a highly skilled IT Audit Assistant Manager / Supervisor to play a key role within our client's Internal Audit function.

Duties & Responsibilities

Join a diverse and innovative commercial group that forms part of one of South Africa's most respected and established conglomerates. The business spans multiple industries and markets built on a foundation of entrepreneurship, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

You’ll be joining a company that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement - a place where your insights and expertise will directly contribute to strengthening governance, managing risk and improving systems across a multi-entity group environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, analytical thinking and leadership capability to ensure that IT controls, systems and processes are effective, secure and aligned with the organisation’s objectives.

You’ll be responsible for planning, executing and managing IT audit assignments as well as reviewing and mentoring junior auditors to maintain the highest standards of quality. This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their IT audit career and make a real impact within a complex and fast‑moving environment.

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Duties

• Plan and deliver risk‑based IT audit assignments aligned with the annual audit strategy.
• Review IT General Controls including access management, change management, operations and backup / recovery.
• Assess application controls across key business systems (ERP, HR, Finance and bespoke systems).
• Evaluate system configurations, data integrity and information security controls.
• Identify and document IT risks, control gaps and recommend effective remediation measures.
• Conduct audits in line with IIA and ISACA standards and internal methodologies.
• Present audit results and recommendations to senior management.
• Advise on system implementations, migrations and control design.
• Stay informed on cybersecurity developments, data analytics tools and regulatory trends.
• Supervise and guide junior IT audit staff ensuring high‑quality output and professional development.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of IT audit programs and best practices.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) required.
• CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) advantageous.
• Other certifications such as CRISC, CGEIT or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor will be a plus.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk or IT Assurance.
• Solid background in IT operations (system administration, network management, change control, backup / recovery).
• Proven experience auditing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Syspro, Sage or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST and ITIL frameworks.
• Exposure to cybersecurity assessments, data analytics and cloud technologies is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of IT operations, network infrastructure, databases and operating systems (Windows, Linux, SQL).
• Proficient in data analytics and audit automation tools (ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Excel).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and report writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audits and deliver within deadlines.
• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• Curious, proactive and committed to continuous learning.

Package & Remuneration

R 900,000 – R- Annually

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

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