IT Audit Leader: Risk, Compliance & Data Analytics

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Internal Audit Manager to lead the IT audit function, ensuring robust controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will plan, execute, and report on IT audits, strengthen governance structures, and deliver high‑quality insights to support business objectives. The role demands strong leadership, data analytics use, and expertise in SAP auditing.

Qualifications

• BCom Honours and completed Articles are required.
• CISA certification is essential.
• CISSP and/or CISM certification are essential.
• Minimum 7 years’ Internal Audit experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in SAP auditing and IT audit frameworks, compliance, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT risk assessments and prioritise audit activities.
• Develop and execute the annual IT audit plan.
• Oversee engagements with data analysis and control testing.
• Drive continuous improvement in the audit function and manage budgets.

Skills

IT risk assessments

Governance frameworks

Audit planning

Data analytics

CAATs

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

SAP auditing

Education

BCom Honours

Articles completed

CISA

CISSP/CISM

IFRS knowledge

Tools

SAP

CAATs

Job description

ATS Client in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Internal Audit Manager to lead the IT audit function, ensuring robust controls, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will plan, execute, and report on IT audits, strengthen governance structures, and deliver high‑quality insights to support business objectives. The role demands strong leadership, data analytics use, and expertise in SAP auditing.