Senior Information Technology Auditor

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior IT Auditor to work remotely in South Africa. This role involves leading IT audits, assessing risks, and providing strategic recommendations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of IT governance frameworks. This is a full-time position that offers opportunities to work with senior stakeholders and promote compliance practices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of IT audit experience, ideally in large organisations.
• Solid understanding of COBIT, NIST, and ISO frameworks.
• Proficient in cybersecurity and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based IT audits across various domains.
• Prepare and present audit reports to stakeholders.
• Promote risk management and compliance practices.

Skills

IT audit experience

IT governance frameworks

risk management

cybersecurity knowledge

communication skills

data analysis tools

adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

TeamMate+

Galvanize

IDEA

Job description

Overview

A tech-inspired holding company is seeking a remote Senior IT Auditor to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver risk-based IT audits across infrastructure, applications, and data environments.
• Assess IT general controls, cybersecurity processes, and technology governance practices.
• Identify and evaluate risks across key IT domains such as access management, change control, and system development.
• Translate technical findings into clear, practical recommendations that drive meaningful business improvements.
• Prepare and present concise audit reports to senior stakeholders, ensuring key risks are clearly communicated and understood.
• Track agreed remediation actions, follow up on implementation progress, and verify closure of control gaps.
• Partner with business and IT leadership to promote strong risk management and compliance practices.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, evolving IT risks, and leading audit frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, and ISO.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 6+ years of IT audit experience, ideally gained in large or multi-entity organisations.
• Solid understanding of IT governance and control frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, and ISO, with practical experience applying them.
• Broad technical knowledge spanning cybersecurity, infrastructure, databases, and cloud‑based environments.
• Familiarity with audit management and data analysis tools (e.g., TeamMate+, Galvanize, IDEA) is advantageous.
• Exposure to auditing emerging technologies, including AI and automation, is an asset.
• Resilient, proactive, and adaptable – able to perform effectively in dynamic, high‑pressure settings while engaging confidently with senior leaders, including non‑technical stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Telecommunications