SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER: ICT, OPERATIONS AND FINANCE

Botlhaba Consulting; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Botlhaba Consulting seeks a Senior Internal Audit Manager to lead the audit team in the Nelspruit area, delivering the annual Audit Plan and final reports for internal review. You will oversee IT and financial controls, policy compliance and ensure Combined Assurance across divisions.

The role requires CIA/CISA and 5–8 years in internal auditing, including leadership experience, with a valid driver’s license. This permanent post reports to the Chief Audit Executive.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 as minimum qualification.
• Bachelor’s and Honours degrees, aligned to internal audit.
• CIA and/or CISA certification.
• 5–8 years in internal auditing, 3 years leading a team.
• Knowledge of PFMA, IT controls, COBIT and King Code.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to Internal Audit strategy and a 3-year rolling Audit Plan.
• Translate strategy to a 12-month Audit Plan and activities.
• Direct and lead audit teams to implement plans.
• Drive IA methodology and approvals per IA charter.
• Ensure risk assessment, audits, and tool acquisition.
• Provide independent assurance to ARC.
• Draft and issue audit reports; respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Monitor follow-up actions with stakeholders and ensure remediation.
• Guide testing methodologies for control adequacy.
• Develop governance instruments and Combined Assurance framework.

Skills

Audit planning

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

IT governance

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Audit/ Finance/Accounting or related field (NQF Level7)

Honours Degree in Internal Auditing/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Audit/ Finance/Accounting or related field (NQF Level 8)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Grade 12

Job description

Status: Permanent

Location: Nelspruit Office

Grade: D5

Reporting line: Chief Audit Executive

Role Mandate

Effectively lead and develop the Audit Team to implement audit plans and activities as scheduled, generate final audit reports for internal review, and lead implementation and follow-up audits on previously identified findings in order to provide assurance for high-riskareas. Manage audit scope including but not limited to regulations of Forestry and State-Owned entities, Information and Communication Technology controls, policies and procedures, financial controls, policies and procedures, and other divisional/departmental policies and procedures and business efficiency audits. Provide consultative services to businesses to improve efficiency, controls and mitigate risks. Optimise risk and control oversight through coordinating and monitoring activities of Combined Assurance in the company.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide input on development of Internal Audit strategy and three-year rolling Audit Plan aligned to the Company’s strategy and strategic and operational risk registers, with input from internal stakeholders and external audit guidance
• Translate Internal Audit strategy and three-year rolling Audit Plan to a 12 month/ annual AuditPlan and audit activities
• Direct and lead activities of a team to ensure implementation of the Internal Audit strategy and Audit Plan
• Drive implementation of IA methodology in line with approved IA charter and driving methodology implementation
• Ensure IA risk assessment is conducted, audits are conducted, and facilitate the acquisition of audit tools
• Ensure Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance to ARC
• Recommend revisions or additions to policies and procedures in order to improve operational efficiencies or internal controls
• Prepare and complete analysis or conduct special audits as directed by the Chief Audit Executive, and draft and issue audit reports
• Respond to ad-hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes, policies and processes
• Track and monitor appropriate follow-up actions on audit findings and agreed actions by internal stakeholders
• Provide guidance on testing methodologies to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of controls
• Identify improvement areas of methodology and processes as per best practice and put in place remedial actions
• Develop Internal Audit policies and governance instruments and internal audit methodologies and submit to the Chief Audit Executive for further approval
• Ensure maintenance of a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports, and follow-up audits
• Ensure adherence to internal audit methodology and ensure best practices, standards, and procedures of the company in all audit operations, in accordance with GIAS
• Assist Chief Audit Executive with preparation of reports and required information for the Board and its Committees, as and when required.
• Provide support to CAE in discharging his/herduties and responsibilities with regard to implementing and embedding Combined Assurance Framework principles operationally as approved by ARC irt:
• Develop and maintain policies and frameworks for the company's Combined Assurance model
• Develop, implement and monitor work plans for Combined Assurance forum
• In consultation with Combined Assurance forum:
• Establish a common view of business risk and threat themes throughout the entity
• Develop Combined Assurance Plan and coordinate mapping of assurance activities to strategic risks and organisational goals
• Consolidate assurance activities linked to the strategic and/or key risks of the company
• Provide quarterly progress reports against assurance plans to CAE, EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee (ARC)
• Monitor assurance coverage obtained from management, internal assurance providers, and external assurance providers
• Review and update the assurance map with input from assurance providers regularly on assurance coverage
• Highlight and review current areas of concern due to either changes in legislation/ emerging and/or existing risks and threats against achievement of organisational objectives
• Monitor and report on control effectiveness to mitigate strategic risks to CAE, EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee
• Prepare draft operational budget for Internal Audit division
• Manage expenditure, report on variances monthly, and formulate mitigating actions for over-expenditure
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with process owners whilst maintaining independence
• Maintain technical and professional standards with all internal and external stakeholders
• Effectively translate Human Capital policies and procedures into daily practices and management of internal audit team

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Audit/ Finance/Accounting or related field (NQF Level7)
• Honours Degree in Internal Auditing/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Audit/ Finance/Accounting or related field (NQF Level 8)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• 5- 8 years’ experience in internal auditing, of which at least 3 years’ experience leading an audit team
• Sound knowledge and experience in auditing include:
• Operational and financial policies, procedures and controls
• Information Technology environments for compliance with applicable regulations, internal controls, development frameworks and best practices
• Safety legislation and
• Legislation related to State Owned Entities such as PFMA Act
• In-depth understanding of IT governance, control frameworks such as COBIT and the prevailing King Code of Corporate Governance
• Sound knowledge of IFRS and GAAP requirements and SAICA rules
• Valid driver’s license

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Commercial Insight
• Driving Change
• Operational Delivery
• Self-Awareness
• Leading Others

Behavioural Competencies

• Communication Skills & Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising
• Problem Solving and Analysing
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management

Technical Competencies

• Internal Audit and Control Framework
• Control Design and Testing
• Operational and Risk-Based Audit
• System and process analysis
• Risk Management and Corporate Governance

Closing date: 19 November 2026