Lead IT Auditor: Cloud, Cybersecurity & SDLC Governance

Reverside; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Reverside is seeking a Lead: IT Auditor to conduct and lead technology audits across IT, cloud, cybersecurity and data environments in Cape Town. You will identify technology risks, evaluate internal controls, assess SDLC processes and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, security and compliance.

Independently manage audit engagements from planning through reporting, engaging stakeholders to monitor remediation actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT internal auditing.
• Experience designing, performing or assisting with data analytics for audit purposes.
• Strong exposure to cybersecurity, SDLC processes and cloud environments.
• Proven ability to manage the full audit lifecycle, from planning to reporting.
• Sound understanding of IT governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS; CISA preferred; CISSP/OSCP/CEH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute IT internal audits with minimal supervision.
• Assess technology risks across cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, data environments and SDLC processes.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls, governance frameworks and security practices.
• Perform or support data analytics to identify risks, control weaknesses and anomalies.
• Document audit findings and prepare reports with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Engage with technology, cybersecurity, data and business stakeholders to communicate audit outcomes.
• Monitor agreed audit actions and track remediation through to completion.
• Develop audit project plans, manage timelines and monitor progress against scope and budgets.
• Apply recognised internal audit standards and stay informed about emerging technology risks.

Skills

IT Internal Auditing

Data Analytics

Cybersecurity

SDLC Auditing

IT Governance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

CISA certification preferred

Job description

Reverside is seeking a Lead: IT Auditor to conduct and lead technology audits across IT, cloud, cybersecurity and data environments in Cape Town. You will identify technology risks, evaluate internal controls, assess SDLC processes and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, security and compliance.

Independently manage audit engagements from planning through reporting, engaging stakeholders to monitor remediation actions.