Senior IT Security Auditor: Governance, Risk & Compliance Expert

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Retirement fund

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior IT Security Auditor for its Randburg, Gauteng team. You will lead IT security audits, assess ITGC and application controls, and ensure regulatory compliance across POPIA, FICA, and Basel. The role requires strong analytical and reporting skills.

You will collaborate with IT and business units to communicate findings and drive improvements, aligning with ISO 27001 and NIST standards. Professional certifications are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in information systems, computer science, accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of IT auditing, IT risk management, or information security experience.
• Experience conducting IT security audits including risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Strong understanding of IT general controls, cybersecurity principles, and IT infrastructure components.
• Familiarity with COBIT, ISACA standards, ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks; regulatory compliance for financial services.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISSP or CRISC are highly desirable.
• Experience with data analytics tools for audit purposes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on IT security audits using established methodologies and standards.
• Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls and application controls.
• Evaluate regulatory adherence (POPIA, FICA, Basel) and best practices (ISO 27001, NIST).
• Identify IT security risks and recommend mitigation strategies and control enhancements.
• Perform forensic investigations and incident response support as needed.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business units to address audit findings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with IT management and external auditors.
• Stay updated on emerging IT security risks and regulatory changes.
• Prepare clear audit reports for senior management and committees.

Skills

IT auditing

Risk assessment

Control evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Cybersecurity principles

Audit reporting

Forensic investigations

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems / Computer Science / Accounting

Tools

COBIT

ISACA standards

ISO 27001

NIST

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior IT Security Auditor for its Randburg, Gauteng team. You will lead IT security audits, assess ITGC and application controls, and ensure regulatory compliance across POPIA, FICA, and Basel. The role requires strong analytical and reporting skills.

You will collaborate with IT and business units to communicate findings and drive improvements, aligning with ISO 27001 and NIST standards. Professional certifications are highly desirable.