IT Audit Specialist

SUMMARY:
We’re on the lookout for a driven IT Audit Specialist to help us secure and streamline our clients tech ecosystem. This is your chance to contribute to a high-impact, high-energy environment where innovation meets purpose.

POSITION INFO:
As an IT Audit Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of data, systems, and infrastructure - ensuring they're secure, efficient, compliant, and ready to support strategic decision-making. If you're detail-oriented, analytically sharp, and eager to work in a fast-paced digital environment, this role is for you

This Cape Town-based company is the operational hub behind a global listed digital group. It delivers Services include software development, IT support, customer service, digital marketing, and regulatory compliance. Known for its innovation-driven culture, the company prioritizes security, high-performance teams, and continuous personal and professional growth.

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Duties:

• Perform independent IT risk assessments to identify high-risk areas for assurance.
• Conduct audits to assess:
• Data integrity, security, and IT governance
• Software development processes
• Business continuity and disaster recovery
• IT general and application controls
• Execute pre/post-implementation reviews of new systems or enhancements.
• Assess cloud governance and cybersecurity posture.
• Deliver clear, objective internal audit reports with data-backed recommendations.
• Provide actionable insights on IT risks, particularly across applications, infrastructure, and security.
• Help drive project assurance and improve organizational effectiveness.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in Information Systems, Security or related field
• Honours in Information Systems, Security or related field
• CISA

• 4+ years’ experience in IT auditing (eCommerce industry experience preferred)
• BIG 4 Audit Firm exposure would be highly advantageous
• Solid understanding of IT risk, control frameworks and auditing standards
• Familiarity with key IT domains - including cybersecurity, software development, and infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with excellent attention to detail

• Analytical Thinking - Ability to dissect complex systems and identify control weaknesses.
• Attention to Detail - Ensure audit work is accurate, thorough, and evidence-backed.
• Problem Solving - Recommend practical, risk-based solutions.
• Communication Skills - Convey audit findings clearly and effectively in both written reports and verbal discussions.
• Stakeholder Management - Work collaboratively with IT, finance, and executive stakeholders.
• Adaptability - Ability to pivot between fast-changing priorities and technologies.
• Initiative - Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues before they escalate.
• Project Management - Ability to manage multiple audits or assurance reviews simultaneously.
• Integrity & Objectivity - Uphold ethical standards and maintain independence.