297 IT Audit jobs in South Africa
Information Technology Audit Manager
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Hiring: IT Internal Audit Manager (Banking)
Are you an IT audit professional with a passion for risk, controls, and data analytics?
This is your opportunity to
lead critical IT audits in a banking environment
and play a key role in strengthening governance, technology, and assurance functions.
What you'll do:
- Deliver and oversee IT, application, and data audits (end-to-end).
- Audit core banking systems including credit, treasury, and ancillary platforms.
- Provide practical, business-focused recommendations to improve IT and control environments.
- Support remediation of findings and track resolution with management and regulators.
- Help define and embed data analytics into audit methodology.
- Coach junior auditors, review reports, and support integrated audit teams.
- Contribute to IT risk awareness, cyber, data, and digital audit training initiatives.
What you'll bring:
- Degree in Information Technology (BSc/BTech or equivalent).
- 5+ years' IT audit experience in banking (non-negotiable).
- Solid knowledge of IT audit, IT processes, and core banking systems.
- Strong report writing, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
- Desirable:
CISA
, CIA, CISSP, CEH, CRISC or other IT/audit certifications. - Bonus: experience with data analytics tools (SQL, ACL, IDEA, PowerBI, VBA).
Why this role?
You'll drive high-impact audits in a dynamic banking environment, shape the use of audit data analytics, and contribute to building a stronger IT assurance culture.
If you're ready to make your mark in IT internal audit, we'd love to hear from you
Information Technology Audit Consultant
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Our client requires the services of an IT Internal Auditor who can work alongside the Senior IT Auditor to deliver the internal audit plan from an IT perspective. This is a 4-month contract on a hybrid basis in Gauteng.
Key skills and background sought
- Minimum of 2–3 years' IT audit experience, with at least 1 year in data analytics
- Proficiency in IT governance auditing, ICT general controls, applications, security, and governance audits
- Knowledge of business policies, processes, procedures, and legal compliance
- Strong analytical and data mining skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute IT audit assignments independently
- Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively
- Strong attention to detail, ethical judgment, and problem-solving ability
- Team player with the ability to manage multiple projects and transfer knowledge to team members
- Studying towards or holding IAT/PIA, CISA, or CIA certification will be advantageous
- Knowledge of COIDA and financial services would be a significant advantage
Please apply via the Apply button on this post. Direct outreach on LinkedIn or email won't be considered an application
Senior Manager: Information Technology and Digital Audit
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The Senior Manager: Information Technology Audit is required to effectively manage all audit phases for the allocated Portfolio (i.e. Group Information Technology) by conducting engagements, managing audit related projects, conducting research, collating information and/ providing analytical insights. The role is also required to participate in the identification and assessment of specific and ad-hoc or unique strategic, operational, reporting, internal control and/or compliance risks directly aligned to business strategy, digital transformation, IT infrastructure and architecture and ensuring delivery against the Internal Audit plan and associated methodology.
Responsibilities:
Strategy and Planning
- Participate in the development and review of the IT audit strategy and manage the execution thereof.
- Continuously drive internal audit process improvements to ensure a value-adding partnership with business.
- Participate in the development of a three-year rolling strategic and operational risk-based internal audit plan for the Portfolio. Recommend mitigative measures where required.
- Participate in the development of deeper perspectives and options for how to solve problems, being proactive about suggesting meaningful improvements, leveraging subject matter expertise, and considering broader organisational implications in terms of risk assurance in order to deliver on the internal audit strategic objectives.
Internal Audit Operations
- Manage the overall delivery model over the Group IT audits by assigning and managing audit steps; documenting audit processes by utilizing narratives and flowcharts; and preparing and analyzing work plans and budgets.
- Assign and direct audit staff, including co-sourced resources in the validation of control design and effectiveness, and identifies process deficiencies by testing performance of controls against Company procedures and/or external regulatory/accounting requirements; evaluating process efficiencies; and performing advanced data and analytical analysis.
- Communicate the results of audits, including control deficiencies or weaknesses, root causes, and recommendations, to various stakeholders by creating executive reports that summarize procedures performed and findings from audits.
- Drives efficiencies in the audit process by recognizing automation and integration opportunities; responding to critical business situations; and participating in cross-functional teams and projects.
- Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.
- Develop a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the overarching risk universe, processes and associated internal controls, issues, pertinent regulations and risks associated with the engagement scope.
- Engage and influence business management to act on committed corrective action plans to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements.
- Participate, and at times lead, team, department and/or divisional projects, to effectively deliver on operational and strategic goals.
- Lead the IT risk assessments and the annual internal audit planning process.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide and support the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.
- Serve as trusted advisor and consultant to the department and business leaders to share knowledge and perspective on topics related to IT governance, risk, control and areas of expertise.
- Ensure a thorough understanding of the business environment, strategies, challenges and risks as well as prevailing legislation and emerging industry trends.
- Represent the internal audit function to internal or external customers.
- Attend appropriate Information technology committees and forums to understand and influence strategy and planning and delivery of audit assignments.
- Liaise with all Walmart Global Audit to coordinate collaboration and share risk trends and findings.
Leadership and People Management
- Build a high-performance team, by providing supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and ensuring diversity awareness.
- Demonstrate up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices; supporting and aligning efforts to meet customer and business needs; and building commitment for perspectives and rationales.
- Provide direction and leadership to the engagement team in executing reviews.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning.
- Remain up to date with latest industry developments and trends, as well as new Regulatory pronouncements.
- Model compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by incorporating these into the development and implementation of business plans; using the Open Door Policy; and demonstrating and assisting others with how to apply these in executing business processes and practices.
Financial Management
- Ensure effective budget management and control within area of responsibility and projects.
- Ensure cost effectiveness and optimisation for own area of responsibility.
- Report and review operations for financial and non-financial goals.
- Ensure sufficient internal control measures are implemented in line with the Internal Audit Frameworks and Processes.
Qualifications:
- Honours degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology related qualification. (preferred)
- Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor of Technology/ Advanced Diploma in Computer Science/Computing in Information System/Data Science & Analytics or Digital/Technology related qualification. (required)
Or one or more of the following professional certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
- Chartered Accountant (CA (SA)).
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP).
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- Registration with the Information Systems Auditing Control Association (ISACA).
Experience:
- Minimum 8 years' Auditing or Risk Management experience of which 4 years must have been managing teams.
- Big 4 or Retail IT auditing experience (preferred).
- Experience in SAP Basis and AP application control reviews (preferred).
Knowledge:
- Understanding of- or exposure to operating systems (Windows and Linux, networks, databases (variety), and overall technology stack.
- Understanding of- or exposure to IT infrastructure and IT operations, including Cloud services.
- Exposure to ERP systems (SAP ECC or S4 Hana preferred), Cybersecurity skills and Data analytics (preferred).
- Knowledge and ability to perform / script analytics using tools such as SQL / R / Python. (advantageous)
- Knowledge and application of Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (e.g. SQL, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau). (advantageous)
- Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Data Analytics, Robotics Process Automation, Cloud Computing, etc. (advantageous)
- Strong knowledge of the business environment and value-chain.
- IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
- Knowledge of COSO framework.
- Knowledge of COBIT and / or ITIL frameworks.
- Knowledge of risk management and risk management practices
Massmart is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all people including people with disabilities to apply for the role. Due to the volume of applications we receive, should you not hear from us within 14 days of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Please note that only the following information is required in your CV:
Contact details (email and contact number); Full name; Date of birth; Race; Gender; Disability status; Location (Current city/town of residence); Qualifications and training; Work experience; Memberships (if any); Personal and technical skills, including computer literacy.
Note that by responding to this application and providing your personal information, you confirm your express and informed consent for Massmart Holdings Limited and all its subsidiaries and all affiliated companies ("Massmart"), to process your personal information in order for Massmart to consider your application for this position. All Personal Information that you provide to the Company will be used and/or retained only for the purposes for which it is collected, whereafter it will be permanently destroyed. Your information is only retained if it is required by law or where you have given consent to us to retain such information for an extended period.
Audit Manager
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Our client is seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant to join their team as an Audit Manager!
• Location: Lynnwood, Pretoria
• Salary: Market Related
Essential Qualifications:
• CA(SA) qualification required
• AGA qualification essential
• Registered with SAICA
What You'll Do:
• Lead and manage audit engagements from planning to completion
• Supervise and mentor audit teams
• Review financial statements and audit working papers
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Ensure compliance with auditing standards and regulations
• Identify business improvement opportunities for clients
Essential Experience:
• Audit articles completed
• Post-articles audit experience
• Experience managing audit teams
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and ISA
Skills we need:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Leadership and team management capabilities
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in audit software and MS Office
Audit Supervisor
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Plan, lead, and finalise audit assignments in accordance with IFRS and ISA standards
Supervise, train, and review the work of junior auditors and trainees
Manage audit timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure client satisfaction
Prepare detailed audit findings and present recommendations for improvement
Maintain professional client relationships and resolve queries efficiently
Identify potential risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Support firm leadership with technical input and process improvements
Audit Contractor
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Audit Contractor
Location: Bedfordview, South Africa (Hybrid)
Type: 2-Year Contract
Global exposure.
Audit excellence with a path to the US.
About the Role
We are seeking Audit Contractors to join a long-term engagement with a leading US client. You’ll gain international exposure while working on audits for manufacturing and distribution companies, with a strong focus on inventory. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) from Bedfordview, with performance-based opportunities for relocation to the US after 3 years.
Who the Client Is
This opportunity is with a multinational client headquartered in the United States, known for operational scale, strong governance, and a collaborative global network. The company is expanding its international contractor initiative, offering South African professionals a unique chance to contribute to US audit teams.
What You’ll Do
Perform audits for manufacturing and distribution companies.
Focus on inventory assessments and reconciliations.
Collaborate with US-based teams through structured workflows.
Work under the client’s management with provided IT and training support.
Deliver high-quality audit outcomes aligned with international standards.
What You Bring
Completed articles.
1–2 years’ post-articles experience.
Qualified CA(SA) or equivalent.
Audit experience in manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Strong understanding of inventory and controls.
Willingness to work hybrid from Bedfordview (3 days in-office).
What Success Looks Like
High-quality, accurate audit delivery for US clients.
Effective collaboration with international teams.
Positive performance reviews opening pathways to relocation.
Contribution to scaling the initiative across US offices.
Rewards & Realities: A unique chance to gain global exposure while based in South Africa, with structured hybrid work. Demands include strict US standards, consistent delivery, and adaptability to client-led processes.
Audit Manager
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Job Title/position
Financial Services – Audit Manager
Number Of Positions
5
Function And Business Unit
Financial Services – Banking
Description Of The Role And Purpose Of The Job
The Financial Services Audit division provides audit services to the largest banking clients in South Africa. Audit managers are required to guide, manage and oversee the planning, staffing and supervision of audits of large banking clients. We aim to provide clients with audits of the highest quality that add value to their business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee the planning and running of a large audit of a bank/division of a bank.
- Engagement with group auditors/fellow joint auditors with respect to cross reviews/ISA 600 responsibilities on audit matters.
- Liaise with specialists, including actuaries, tax professionals and IT auditors regarding their involvement and scope on the engagement and determining the impact on the audit approach of any findings they might raise
- Provide IFRS technical, audit operational and audit quality leadership with a focus on professional scepticism
- Presenting audit findings relating to the respective engagement to clients as well as assisting with audit committee document submission.
- Management of staff with respect to equitable planning of resources and ensuring that teams are adequately transformed
- Demonstrate a strong tone and culture supporting audit quality through a commitment to maintain objectivity, professional scepticism, ethics and integrity.
- Have the operational accountability and responsibility to drive audit quality in response to the needs of stakeholders and external regulators
- Reviewing the work performed by junior resources to ensure that the various audit risk factors have been accurately addressed and documented
- Communicate with the highest levels of staff at the client
- Take commercial and contractual responsibility for managing engagement billings, collections and identification of overrun opportunities
Skills And Attributes Required For The Role
- Deep understanding of the audit risks within a banking environment
- Good organisation skills
- Able to see the bigger picture
- Strong leader
- Team player
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Up to date with financial services industry knowledge and processes, auditing standards and global best practice templates
- Enthusiasm, individual initiative with self-drive
Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):
- CA (SA) or equivalent qualification, and has at least 1 year of experience since completion of training contract.
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Audit Associate
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Launch Your Global Audit Career
Signing off your articles in December 2024 or January 2025?
Before committing to a long-term role, why not take a short-term adventure that sets you apart?
GCO Partners
is offering ambitious
newly qualified Audit Seniors and Semi-Seniors
the chance to gain valuable
international experience in either the US or UK
through short-term secondments with our esteemed global clients. This is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your horizons, and give your career a powerful international edge.
The Opportunity
- Locations:
Johannesburg (Hybrid – office & remote) - Client Base:
Prestigious firms in the
US and UK - Contract Period:
January 2025 – April 2025 - Bonuses:
Guaranteed completion bonus + performance-based incentives
What You'll Do
- Plan and execute audit assignments across US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IFRS standards
- Identify key risks, design audit procedures, and manage efficient delivery
- Perform analytical reviews, budgets, and finalize audit documentation
- Support stock counts, bank confirmations, and client reporting
- Collaborate with international managers for seamless audit completion
What We're Looking For
- Articles signed off in Dec 2024 / Jan 2025
- Experience in mid-tier or smaller firms handling faster-paced audits
- Part-Qualified or Newly Qualified
CA(SA) - Exposure to audit planning, completion, and preparation of financials
- Strong communication and analytical review skills
Why Join Us?
- US & UK Exposure:
Gain hands-on experience with global audit teams - Hybrid Flexibility:
Mix of office and remote work in Johannesburg - Competitive Package:
Guaranteed bonus plus performance-based rewards - Career Edge:
Differentiate yourself in the international audit market
Ready to gain global credentials before settling into a long-term role?
Submit your CV today to and let's discuss how this secondment can accelerate your career.
Audit Manager
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The
Audit Manager: Digital & Cyber
will play a key role in
all phases
of audit and advisory engagements and will interact with senior and middle management across the organisation. This role involves leading and executing audits, managing complex projects, conducting research, and delivering data-driven insights.
Responsibilities include proactively identifying and evaluating risks across strategic, operational, compliance, reporting, and internal control domains, with a strong emphasis on those emerging from digital transformation, cyber threats, data governance, cloud computing, AI, and evolving IT architectures. The Audit Manager will collaborate closely with stakeholders across IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business Units to ensure effective risk mitigation and governance.
This role also contributes to the development and execution of the Internal Audit plan, ensuring alignment with the audit methodology. The Audit Manager is expected to drive innovation in audit practices, mentor junior team members, and support continuous improvement in audit quality and relevance.
Key Objectives
Strategy And Planning
- In conjunction with the Senior Audit Manager, set the internal audit strategy and audit plan and oversee the implementation thereof.
- Deliver on the internal audit strategic objectives by developing deeper perspectives and options for how to best serve our clients, solve problems, being proactive about suggesting meaningful improvements, leveraging subject matter expertise and considering broader organisational implications in terms of risk assurance.
- Continuously drive internal audit process improvement to enhance value delivery and strengthen partnerships with business stakeholders.
Operational / Technical
- Assist in developing the annual audit and advisory plan as well as determining resource needs.
- Manages overall audit and advisory engagements to ensure the timely delivery of the highest quality work, reports and value-add recommendations.
- Develops a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the overarching risk universe, processes and associated internal controls, issues, pertinent regulations and risks associated with the engagement scope.
- Assesses the design adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment, identifies control gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement and relates it divisionally and enterprise-wide, as appropriate.
- Performs audit work and analysis on complex audit areas.
- Provides draft opinions on audit and advisory findings, ratings and recommendations to senior Internal Audit management.
- Engages and influences business management to act on recommendations to strengthen the control environment and make process improvements.
- Serves as trusted advisor and consultant to the department and business leaders to share knowledge and perspective on topics related to governance, risk, control and areas of expertise.
- Remains up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments impacting digital and cyber risk.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Effectively build and maintain business relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, to become a credible and trusted advisor and business partner.
- Represent the Internal Audit function professionally and effectively in all interactions.
- Maintain a deep understanding of the business environment, strategic priorities, risks and challenges as well as prevailing legislation and emerging industry trends.
- Effectively collaborate with second-line functions to support a coordinated and efficient combined assurance approach and avoid duplication of efforts.
Management And Leadership
- Provide direction and leadership to the engagement team in executing the Group's internal audit strategy.
- Build a high performance team through managing resources, coaching, mentoring, retention of critical staff, and talent development.
- Promote continuous learning and professional growth within the team.
Financial Management
- Responsible for effective budget management and control within area of responsibility and projects.
- Ensure cost effectiveness and optimisation for own area of responsibility.
Audit Manager
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Ferreira Venter Laws & Nel is an Audit & Accounting Practice providing expert Assurance & Business Consulting services. We are dedicated to addressing our clients' business needs with a focus on quality and excellence in service. Our team of professionals strives to deliver tailored solutions for our clients, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and reliability.
Audit Manager Opportunity
We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Audit Manager / Newly Qualified CA(SA) to join our growing audit and assurance team.
As an Audit Manager, you'll play a key role in managing audit engagements, preparing financial statements, and performing independent reviews. You'll work closely with clients across a diverse range of industries — including estate agents, public schools, legal practitioners, agriculture (farming), exports, grocers, and motor vehicle retail — offering excellent exposure and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage audit engagements in various sectors
• Oversee and review the work of audit teams
• Draft financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs (Draftworx)
• Perform independent reviews for smaller entities
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide professional guidance
• Support and mentor trainee accountants
Key Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, organised, and professional
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