Information Systems Audit Head

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to lead and direct the operations of the Information Systems Audit (ISA) Business Unit. The role is responsible for ensuring the strategic alignment, operational coordination and execution of Information Systems Audit Operations at the Organization. The role provides specialised information systems audit support to all audit business units to enhance the reliability of public sector financial and performance information. It also oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of ISA’s strategic objectives to achieve the intended organisational impact.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advisory and assurance services of IT general controls, ERP systems, cybersecurity, and the integrity of digital public sector platforms
• Oversee the execution and continuous enhancement of Information Systems Audit operations
• Ensure financial and performance audits are underpinned by sound digital foundations and robust IT assurance practices
• Provide technical support and guidance to audit teams related to information systems auditing, advancing best practices, implementing strategic initiatives, and enhancing risk management
• Oversee the effective use of information systems audit techniques and data analytics to proactively identify risks and systemic vulnerabilities across public sector entities
• Integrate information systems audit insights into the overall regularity audit approach to strengthen institutional audit outcomes
• Escalate emerging IT risks, system vulnerabilities, ERP dependencies, and sector-specific technology concerns across the audit landscape
• Provide strategic oversight for complex and high-risk ISA engagements to ensure execution quality and institutional risk mitigation
• Support MIU and Investigations with digital evidence, data analysis, and system-related risk assessments
• Implement quality assurance strategy in the ISA business unit
• Engage strategically with auditee leadership, oversight bodies, and political stakeholders to strengthen audit readiness and influence
• Provide value added advice to engagement teams by providing timely coaching and high-quality review observations for the enhancement of integration work
• Build and maintain high-value stakeholder relationships that advance ISA’s strategic contribution and institutional relevance
• Position ISA as a thought leader in digital auditing and strengthen the Organization’s visibility and recognition within the SAI community
• Steer ISA’s participation within the global digital audit ecosystem, enhancing institutional influence and advancing the Organization’s strategic reputation
• Oversee ISA financial model evolution and coordinate investment in emerging capabilities, ensuring sustainable cost recovery while positioning ISA for long-term financial contribution to Organization institutional objectives
• Implement and monitor the budget for the allocated project
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work

• Minimum qualification of postgraduate degree in Information Systems, Auditing, Computer Science, or Informatics.
• CA (SA) or an ISACA Qualification (CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CGEIT) as an added advantage
• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years in a senior management or leadership role.
• Experience in a Big 4 Audit firms, Management Consulting or the Public Sector within an IT auditing environment is an added advantage.