Senior Specialist: IT Auditor

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The Senior Specialist: IT Auditor is responsible for executing technology and integrated audits including ad hoc management requests across the Vodacom Group in support of strengthening the control environment. This will include Cyber Security, General and Application audits. The audit work must be performed in line with the Vodacom Internal Audit methodology and professional standards. This position reports to the Group Head of Internal Audit - IT.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Execute annual audit plan
• Execute technology audit projects
• Produce excellent quality audit work
• Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed
• Execute the approved annual audit plan with minimal supervision
• Execute cyber-security, application and general technology audits
• Embed data analytics testing in audits
• Ensure that audits are performed in accordance with the requirements of the Internal Audit methodology and IIA standards
• Document high quality, impactful audit reports
• Ensure that follow-up of audit actions is conducted as per the internal audit methodology
• Ensure audit quality is maintained through self- and peer-review of audit work and reports
• Manage relationships with client departments across the organisation
• Keep abreast of technology-related internal audit and technical developments

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Minimum requirements include:

• Matric/grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent
• A relevant IT Bachelor Degree (e.g. BSC Computer Science, B.Com Informatics/ B.Com Information Systems) or any other relevant qualification
• Computer Audit qualifications i.e. CISA, CISSP or CISM – at least 1 of the 3 is essential.

Must have technical / professional qualifications: 

• 3-5 years audit experience, at least 3 years of applications, infrastructure, and general IT audits (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years Cyber Security audits experience (Essential)
• Internal Audit experience (Essential)
• Data analytics (Advantage)
• IT certification: e.g CISA or CISM or CISSP (Essential)
• Telecommunications industry experience (Advantage)
• Relevant postgraduate degree (Advantage)
• 3-5 years audit experience, at least 3 years of applications, infrastructure, and general IT audits (Essential)
• Minimum of 3 years Cyber Security audits experience (Essential)
• Internal Audit experience (Essential)
• Data analytics (Advantage)
• IT certification: e.g CISA or CISM or CISSP (Essential)
• Telecommunications industry experience (Advantage)
• Relevant postgraduate degree (Advantage)

Core competencies, knowledge and experience :

• Critical thinking
• Complex problem solving
• Research
• Interpersonal
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Excellent English Communication (verbal and written)
• Project management
• Time management

Knowledge:

• Relevant frameworks (NIST, COBIT, ITIL, COSO, ISO17799\ISO27001, etc.)
• Technical/infrastructure knowledge is essential i.e. detailed knowledge of the following technology and financial services platforms:
• Operating systems – UNIX, LINUX, Windows
• Databases – SQL, Sybase, Oracle
• IT Networks
• Firewalls
• Data Centre
• Cyber security
• Data Analytics (SQL, PowerBI, QlikSense)
• Relevant laws (ECT act, POPI etc.)
• Intelligent Automation (RPA, AI, ML) preferred.

Attributes:

• Ethical, is honest and has integrity
• Quality orientation with attention to detail
• Assertive yet collaborative
• Curious with a sense of innovation
• Deadline driven and shows initiative
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Willing to travel to all Vodacom/Vodafone Group markets.

We make an impact by offering:
Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 30 May 2025. 

The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus. 

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.