IT Security Auditor: Drive Compliance & Risk in IT

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Support for certifications (e.g., CISA

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl seeks a meticulous IT Security Auditor to assess and enhance the organization’s security controls. You will conduct comprehensive audits, identify gaps, and propose remediation measures to strengthen compliance with policies and standards.

This role offers a meaningful impact on security practices within the Paarl region. The position requires 3–5 years in IT auditing or risk management, familiarity with COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST, and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of IT auditing, cybersecurity, or risk management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks (COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent report writing and communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT security audits across systems, apps, and infrastructure.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls for information security.
• Identify vulnerabilities, non-compliance, and risks via audit procedures.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and remediation plans.
• Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely corrective actions.
• Stay updated on IT audit best practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

IT auditing

COBIT

ISO 27001

NIST

Regulatory awareness

Data analysis

Audit methodologies

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Accounting/Finance

Tools

CAATTs

Job description

Placements24 in Paarl seeks a meticulous IT Security Auditor to assess and enhance the organization’s security controls. You will conduct comprehensive audits, identify gaps, and propose remediation measures to strengthen compliance with policies and standards.

This role offers a meaningful impact on security practices within the Paarl region. The position requires 3–5 years in IT auditing or risk management, familiarity with COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST, and strong reporting skills.