Senior IT Audit Specialist for Mining (Fixed-Term Contract, Hybrid Johannesburg)
Sapientis Talent Management · Johannesburg, Gauteng (largely remote) · Hybrid
Overview
A three month contract starting mid November 2026 for a senior IT audit pro with mining sector experience. You will review IT general controls, application controls, cyber risk and governance in a complex mining environment. The role is based in Johannesburg with largely remote work. If you have around 8 to 10 years in IT audit and a CISA or CIA, this is a high impact assignment where you can work independently and add real value.
About the role
Our client needs an experienced Senior IT Audit Specialist or Consultant with strong mining sector experience for a high impact three month fixed term assignment. You will step into a complex mining technology environment, work independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
You will plan and execute risk based IT audits, review IT general controls, perform application control reviews and assess cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery. You will also evaluate compliance against frameworks like COBIT, King IV and ITIL, identify root causes and prepare clear audit reports for senior management.
Application notes: The assignment is expected to start shortly after mid November 2026 and run for about three months, with a planned one to two week business shutdown over December. The reference for this role is ITA_Mining_GP.
Requirements
- A relevant degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT Audit, Internal Audit, Accounting or a related discipline
- CISA, CIA or equivalent professional certification is completed or in progress
- Approximately 8 to 10+ years of IT Audit or Technology Risk experience
- Demonstrated mining sector experience is critical and will be a key consideration
- Strong practical experience in IT general controls, application controls, technology risk, IT governance, cyber and information security controls, and business continuity and disaster recovery
- Experience with project assurance, system implementations or application reviews is advantageous
- Sound understanding of COBIT, King IV, ITIL, COSO and IIA standards
- Strong report writing and stakeholder management capability
- Ability to work independently and deliver within tight deadlines in a complex environment
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute risk based IT audits across mining and corporate technology environments
- Review IT general controls including user access management, change management, IT operations, privileged access, and system development and implementation controls
- Perform application control reviews and evaluate system based controls
- Assess IT governance, cyber risk, business continuity and disaster recovery
- Conduct project, system implementation and technology risk reviews where required
- Evaluate compliance against relevant governance and control frameworks including COBIT, King IV, ITIL and internal standards
- Identify control weaknesses and root causes and develop practical business focused recommendations
- Prepare clear concise and well supported audit reports for senior management
- Work collaboratively with Internal Audit, IT, operational teams and business stakeholders
- Follow up on agreed remediation actions and support continuous improvement of the control environment
Job details
- Organisation
- Sapientis Talent Management
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng (largely remote)
- Job type
- Contract
- Work arrangement
- Hybrid
- Experience level
- Senior (8+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a great fit if you have solid mining IT audit experience and want a short high impact contract. Make sure your CV clearly shows your mining sector work and the specific IT controls you have reviewed. Highlight your CISA or CIA status and any hands on experience with COBIT, King IV or ITIL. Because the role is largely remote but based in Johannesburg, mention that you can work independently and manage senior stakeholders. Since the contract starts mid November, be ready to talk about your availability and how you handle a fast paced environment. A practical, no fuss application that speaks directly to the mining environment will stand out.
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