Job Description

Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join one of South Africa's leading insurance groups, well known for its innovative culture, strong reputation, and people-first approach. The organisation prides itself on creating an environment where employees can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and grow their careers. You'll be part of a purpose-driven business that values inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous learning while playing a critical role in strengthening digital and cyber resilience at an enterprise level. With a flexible hybrid working model and a focus on making a real impact, this is the perfect platform for a seasoned audit professional to take the next step in their career.
Duties:

• Leading end-to-end digital and cyber audit and advisory engagements, ensuring timely delivery of quality reports and actionable recommendations.
• Developing deep insights into risks, controls, regulations, and emerging technologies across the enterprise.
• Identifying control gaps and driving process improvements.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on governance, risk, and cyber-related matters.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, including collaboration with second-line assurance and external audit teams.
• Leading and developing a high-performing audit team through coaching, mentorship, and talent growth.
• Managing budgets effectively while ensuring cost optimisation.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

• Matric ( Grade 12)
• A relevant degree in Audit / IT / Information Systems / Cybersecurity / Risk Management
• (Postgraduate / professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, CA(SA)will be advantageous).

Experience:

• 7-10 years' experience in IT / Internal audit, with at least 3-5 years in digital and cyber audit at a managerial level.
• Proven leadership experience in managing audit teams and delivering enterprise-level digital/cyber assurance.
• Insurance / financial services industry exposure highly preferable.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to influence and engage at executive level while driving value-add recommendations.
• Solid knowledge of governance, risk, internal controls, and cyber risk regulations.
• Proven track record of leading audit teams and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies

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