IT Audit Manager – Group Internal Audit

Johannesburg, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 29 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Discovery is appointing an IT Audit Manager in Discovery Group Internal Audit at 1 Discovery Place, Sandton (posted 27 October 2026). Group Internal Audit, part of Group Finance, audits work processes and systems across Discovery and reports findings to area heads; the IT Audit Manager completes IT audits inside Discovery, provides feedback on outcomes and reports to Audit Committees, Business Risk Committees, company Excos and management.

The manager schedules and plans audits, defines scope and approach, reviews and signs off planning, working papers, RACMs and reports prepared by Senior IT Auditors and IT Auditors, supervises and trains the team, helps develop the Audit Universe, Annual Internal Audit Plan and Three-Year Rolling Plan, manages the relationship with external audit on reliance on IT audit work, and prepares Risk and Audit Committee packs.

Key Responsibilities

Schedule and plan IT audits, assign staff and define purpose, scope and approach
Agree scope with clients and ensure all risks are addressed for each engagement
Review and sign off planning, walkthroughs, RACMs, test procedures, working papers and reports
Train and supervise the audit team and monitor quality of work
Assist in developing the Audit Universe, Annual Internal Audit Plan and Three-Year Rolling Plan
Manage the relationship with external audit regarding reliance on IT audit work
Prepare and present Risk and Audit Committee reports; attend Audit, Risk and Steering Committees
Monitor implementation of management actions and perform peer quality reviews

Required Qualifications

B Degree; Honours/Master’s with Computer Science, Computer Auditing, Information Systems or Auditing majors
CISA required; CIA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, ACCA, CIMA or similar preferable
Experience conducting financial, operational or IT audits and reporting to Audit/Risk Committees
Knowledge of COSO, IT general and application controls, IT governance, infrastructure (databases, operating systems) and cyber security

Skills & Requirements

IT AuditCISAIT General ControlsApplication ControlsCOSORisk & Control MatrixIT GovernanceCyber SecurityAudit Committee ReportingPentanaTeam SupervisionExternal Audit Liaison