IT Audit Supervisor

About

Our client is a leading commercial company offering a dynamic and innovative work environment. They are looking for an experienced IT Audit Supervisor who is eager to take on challenging IT audit projects, provide insightful risk assessments, and contribute to strengthening the company’s IT controls.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative team, has strong analytical skills, and is committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Employees benefit from exposure to a wide range of IT systems, career development opportunities, and competitive remuneration.

Don’t miss this opportunity - send us your application today! At Kgolagano@salixrecruitment.co.za

Duties

• Plan and execute risk based IT audits in line with the annual audit strategy.
• Review IT general controls, including access management, change processes, operations, and backup/recovery procedures.
• Evaluate application controls across key business systems such as ERP, HR, Finance, and custom applications.
• Identify and document IT risks and control weaknesses, recommending actionable solutions to strengthen controls.
• Conduct audits following internal methodology and international standards (IIA/ISACA), and communicate findings to senior management.
• Provide guidance on system implementations, migrations, and control design while keeping up with emerging technology and cybersecurity trends.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior IT audit staff, contributing to audit program enhancements and best practices
• Gain a deep understanding of IT operations and how they support overall business objectives.

Job Experience & Skills Required

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) – mandatory.
• IT or audit certifications, such as CRISC, CGEIT, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Experience

• 5 - 7 years of hands on experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, or IT Assurance roles.
• Strong practical experience in IT operations, including system administration, network management, backup/recovery, and change management.
• Deep understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs), Application Controls, and System Implementation Reviews.
• Experience auditing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Syspro, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Familiarity with IT frameworks and standards, including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, and ITIL.
• Exposure to cybersecurity assessments, data analytics, and cloud-based environments is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of IT operations, including network infrastructure, databases, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, SQL).
• Proficient in data analysis and audit automation using tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, or Excel.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity principles, access management, and the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept onour database for any other suitable roles / positions.