ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT

Job Overview

An Assistant Director: Information Technology Audit position is available in Pretoria with a salary of R487 197 per annum. The role requires an NQF 6 qualification in Internal Auditing or Information Systems Auditing, plus four years of ICT or internal audit experience, with two years at a senior level. Key responsibilities include planning and executing ICT audits, assessing cybersecurity, governance and compliance with frameworks like PFMA and POPIA, and providing stakeholder advisory services. Professional certifications like CISA, CIA, or CISM are advantageous. Applications must be submitted via email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A recognised NQF 6 qualification in Internal Auditing, Information Systems Auditing or related fields.
• Minimum of Four (4) years in ICT Audit or Internal Audit of which 2 years must be at a senior practitioner level or equivalent.
• Experience in conducting ICT governance, cybersecurity, application controls and ICT general control reviews.
• Professional Certification (Advantageous): Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), COBIT Foundation Certification, or other recognised ICT Governance or Cybersecurity certifications.
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), and Internal Audit Standards.
• Knowledge of COBIT Framework, ISO 27001 Information Security Standards, and Risk Management Frameworks.
• Familiarity with government systems such as BAS, PERSAL, and LOGIS.
• Skills in ICT Audit and Assurance, Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation, Data Analysis and CAATs, Report Writing, Communication, Stakeholder Management, and Project Management.
• A valid driver’s licence (Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• ICT Audit Planning and Risk Assessment including developing annual and rolling ICT audit plans and conducting preliminary surveys.
• Executing ICT Audit Engagements covering ICT Governance, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Management, and Business Continuity.
• Performing application control reviews, data analytics, and utilising Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).
• Compiling and maintaining comprehensive audit working papers, analysing evidence, and drafting audit reports.
• Presenting audit findings to management and monitoring the implementation of agreed management action plans.
• Conducting ICT Governance, Risk and Compliance Reviews to assess compliance with applicable legislation and frameworks like PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and POPIA.
• Providing stakeholder engagement and advisory services relating to ICT control and governance.
• Ensuring quality assurance and knowledge management in compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Providing coaching and technical support to interns and junior audit staff.

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