Specialist: Technology Assurance at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role purpose:

• To provide assurance within Technology in Vodacom South Africa covering the areas of Cyber Security, SOX, Finance Relevant Reporting systems, and General IT Controls including governance & reporting, independent assurance, risk & control guidance and continuous monitoring of the Risk and Controls environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the Governance and Reporting work across Vodacom Group by developing a strategy to ensure that SA follow a Technology Governance Framework and subsequently report on this to the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committees
• Perform reviews on technology processes, systems, IT and Network infrastructure across the Cyber Security and GITC environments with the aim of proactively enhancing the control environment.
• Guiding management on recommendations for closure of items found.
• Control design and implementation across the Cyber Security and GITC environments within Technology and related processes.
• Reporting on Technology assurance related matters at the Technology Assurance Steerco, Risk Management Steerco, Fraud Steerco, Cyber Security Steerco, and audit Committee.
• Implementation of Continuous Monitoring techniques

The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Technical / professional qualifications:

• A relevant IT/Technology Degree/Diploma (e.g. BSc Computer Science/Engineering, BCom Informatics)
• Relevant certifications would be advantageous, such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISK, CISSP, ITIL etc

Overall experience 3-5 years, inclusive of:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in risk, assurance, controls, governance and compliance management in a technology environment
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Technology Audit function either internal or external would be necessary
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in process definition and management is advantageous
• A relevant Technology/Governance post graduate degree\diploma will also be an added advantage

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• IT Audit, Governance, Risk Management or Cyber Security in large enterprises is required
• Relevant Frameworks (KING IV, POPI, GDPR, CGEIT, ISO 9001, CISA)
• Personal attributes required
• Grasping of technical concepts rapidly and the ability to articulate these concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Strong reporting skills
• Good client engagement skills
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills

Closing date for Applications: 12 May 2023