Cheif Audit Executive

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022321/TR

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1 000 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A prominent South African insurance group is appointing a Chief Audit Executive to lead and evolve its internal audit capability. This executiveâlevel role carries significant influence across governance, risk, and assurance, and is suited to an experienced audit leader with strong insurance knowledge and a commitment to driving ethical, wellâcontrolled, and highâperforming organisations.

POSITION INFO:

Setting and executing a riskâbased internal audit approach that supports business strategy and regulatory requirements
Providing independent, objective assurance to the Board and Audit Committee on the effectiveness of governance, risk, and control frameworks
Directing audit coverage across core insurance and support functions, including underwriting, claims, actuarial, finance, IT, cybersecurity, investments, and operations
Building, leading, and developing a highâcalibre internal audit team, while effectively managing coâsourced service providers
Driving an integrated assurance model to improve efficiency, insight, and executive decisionâmaking
Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on emerging risks, control enhancements, and organisational resilience

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 10+ years’ experience in internal audit, with substantial time spent in senior leadership roles
Insurance industry exposure highly advantageous
Deep technical knowledge spanning governance, risk, controls, IT audit, and regulatory frameworks
Strong executive presence with excellent strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills

Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in a financeârelated field, including accounting, auditing, or risk
Relevant professional designations (e.g. CIA, CA(SA), CISA, CFE) advantageous

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