IT Audit & Risk Management Consultant — Governance Focus

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Vor Ort; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Vacation and sick leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant focused on IT Audit and Risk Management. The role is office-based in Mahikeng, North West, with responsibilities spanning IT risk assessments, control evaluations, and regulatory compliance across varied clients.

You will craft risk-based recommendations and help implement robust IT governance, security controls, and business continuity planning. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in IT audit or risk management, familiarity with COBIT/ISO 27001, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Proven experience in IT risk assessments and audits.
• Strong understanding of IT controls, cybersecurity principles, and IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001).
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to produce clear, concise reports for diverse audiences.
• Office-based role in Mahikeng, North West.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CRISC are highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct IT audits to assess internal controls, security measures, and IT governance.
• Identify and evaluate IT risks, including cybersecurity threats, data privacy risks, and operational risks.
• Develop and implement IT risk management frameworks and policies.
• Ensure client IT systems comply with regulations (e.g., POPIA, GDPR, SOX) and ISO 27001/ COBIT standards.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate penetration testing.
• Provide recommendations for improving IT security posture and controls.
• Assist clients in developing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Document audit findings, recommendations, and action plans in reports.
• Collaborate with client IT teams and management to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging IT risks and best practices in IT audit and security.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Technical writing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity/Accounting

Tools

COBIT

ISO 27001

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Management Consultant focused on IT Audit and Risk Management. The role is office-based in Mahikeng, North West, with responsibilities spanning IT risk assessments, control evaluations, and regulatory compliance across varied clients.

You will craft risk-based recommendations and help implement robust IT governance, security controls, and business continuity planning. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in IT audit or risk management, familiarity with COBIT/ISO 27001, and