Senior Information Technology Specialist: Internal Audit (12691) at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONALPLAN  

• Provide strategic direction to the development and implementation of the Divisional strategy.
• Drive the implementation of Divisional strategy.
• Monitor, Review and Report on the achievement of divisional objectives.
• Provide support to the Division in rendering an advisory and consulting role to the Organisation.

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY  

• Identify strategic and critical business areas for the IT division to cover annually.
• Establish a catalogue of IT offerings with the ambit of the SABC environment.
• Lead, direct and co-ordinate portfolio of Information system audits by junior staff members.
• Provide guidance and oversight on planning and executing audits.
• Establish a proactive approach to delivering IT audits and enhance the SABC IT control environment.
• Perform continuous team engagements to ensure that critical areas are tested adequately.
• Respond to and complete ad hoc business requests.
• Conduct audit team reviews, prepare and finalize the audit and report.
• Advise and guide on Organizational wide IT project implementation (i.e. Digitization etc.) for adherence to governance.
• Prioritize audit work and develop team to accomplish a state of readiness required by the organisation.
• Monitor the status and timely resolution of internal IT audit recommendations.

GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Monitor and report on operational IT governance risk and compliance matters.
• Implement execution of internal IT risks identified to mitigate gaps.
• Continuously scan the SABC environment for IT related risk and amend the IT audit plan to respond to these risks appropriately.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT   

• Facilitate de-briefing sessions with internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to the audit
• Promote partnerships with relevant customers and stakeholders and manage overall
• perceptions on the internal audit function.
• Engage in complex networking strategies with a diverse population of customers and
• stakeholders.
• Promote the SABC brand and reputation with key customers and stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT       

• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with
• organizational policy and procedures.
• Capacitate the IT audit function with the right skills sets and professionalism.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, monitor time management, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Effective briefing and communication with departmental staff.
• Ensure Personal Development Plans (CDP) for staff members are in place. Provide input on retention and attraction of staff.
• Manage employee relations to ensure a conducive and productive working environment.
• Oversee the implementation of organizational development initiatives i.e. Wellness, Employment Equity, Career Progression, Talent Management, Human Capital Planning etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• NQF 7 Level  in BCom/B Sc Degree in Commerce, Auditing, Computer Science or Information Systems/Informatics or equivalent qualification.
• CISA or CISM or CRISC.
• Professional Certification of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• 7 Years’ experience in IT auditing or related field of which 4 Years should include Management experience.
• Knowledge of IT Governance frameworks, Enterprise IT solutions, and Cybersecurity.