It Audit 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

Overview

Join our client's team as an IT Audit Specialist to strengthen technology and security capabilities. The client is a respected organisation with a strong market presence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls, processes, and systems.
• Assess IT governance, risk management, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as SOX and GDPR.
• Perform risk‑based audits on IT systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and control gaps.
• Review and evaluate IT policies, procedures, and security measures to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Conduct pre‑ and post‑implementation reviews of system upgrades, new applications, and IT projects.
• Collaborate with management to develop recommendations for improving IT processes and controls.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, documenting findings, risks, and actionable recommendations.
• Follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging IT risks, technologies, and best practices in IT auditing.
• Support internal and external audit activities as needed.

Qualifications

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

Skills & Competencies

• Resilient, self‑motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication with teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to implement, execute, and follow through on tasks.
• Continuous learning and professional self‑improvement.
• Technical expertise in vulnerability scanning, Python, Metasploit, Nmap, Linux, server administration, IT infrastructure, and database structures.
• Solid understanding of web application vulnerabilities, injection attacks, port scanning, brute forcing, DoS, firewalls, and general IT controls.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging IT risks, technologies, and best practices in IT auditing.

How to Apply

Send your CV to email protected.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.