Senior Specialist Internal Auditor - Sandton

Location:

Sandton Division:

Group Internal Audit

A mining company is seeking a highly experienced

Senior Specialist Internal Auditor

to join its Group Internal Audit function. This role operates across multiple jurisdictions and offers the opportunity to work at a strategic level, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control processes across a complex global mining environment.

This is a senior, high-impact role suited to an audit professional who thrives on tackling complex risk environments and partnering with leadership to drive stronger controls and business improvement.

Role Purpose To provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services that add value and improve organisational operations. The role focuses on evaluating governance, risk, and control processes while leading complex audit engagements across operational, financial, and IT environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute

complex, high-risk audit engagements

end-to-end with minimal supervision

Evaluate the

adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls

across financial, operational, and IT processes

Perform

operational, financial, and ICT audits , identifying control weaknesses and recommending practical improvements

Participate in

risk assessments , development of Risk&Control Matrices (RACM), and audit program design

Conduct

IT audits , including:

General computer controls

Application controls

Infrastructure and IT governance reviews

Perform

investigations

into financial mismanagement or asset irregularities when required

Prepare and present

high-quality audit reports

aligned with IIA standards

Provide

insightful advisory support

to management on governance, risk, and internal controls

Build and maintain strong relationships with

senior management and process owners

Follow up on audit findings to ensure timely remediation

Contribute to

innovation and continuous improvement

within the Internal Audit function

Mentor and guide

junior auditors

on audit engagements

Minimum Requirements Qualifications

Bachelor’s Honours Degree

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

– essential

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

– essential

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))– advantageous

Experience

5–8 years’ Internal Audit experience (post articles)

Strong exposure to

operational and IT audits

Experience auditing

complex, multi-entity or multinational environments

Mining industry exposure– advantageous

Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of

internal audit methodologies and risk-based auditing

Experience auditing across business functions (Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Operations)

IT audit knowledge including:

Operating systems (Windows, Linux)

Databases (SQL, Oracle)

Cloud environments

Microsoft systems

SAP audit experience

Knowledge of frameworks and standards such as:

COSO, ISO 31000, King IV, ISO 45001

COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001

SOX and Companies Act compliance

Experience with

audit software (e.g., Teammate+)

preferred

Key Competencies

High level of

integrity and professional ethics

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to

technical and non-technical stakeholders

Confident presenter with strong report writing skills

Skilled at influencing and gaining buy-in from senior stakeholders

Resilient and calm under pressure

Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

Culturally aware and able to work across diverse global environments

Additional Role Requirements

Willingness to

travel locally and internationally

Ability to work

extended hours

during peak audit periods

Comfortable working in

operational site environments

when required

Must be declared

medically fit

for operational environments

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