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Senior Internal Auditor: IT & Cyber Security (Sandton) at Sun International
Sun International
September 19, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Description
The Senior Internal Auditor: IT & Cyber Security is responsible for leading risk-based assurance across the Group's technology and cyber environments.
The role owns and delivers the annual Internal Audit plan for the IT, Cyber Security and SunBet IT portfolio, assessing technology governance, cyber security, cloud environments, digital platforms, system implementations and information systems controls.
It provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and controls, identifies emerging technology risks, and partners with key stakeholders to strengthen governance, security and control practices across the business.
Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies:
Behavioural
Continuous Improvement
Integrity
Teamwork
Collaboration
Transparency
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Customer Centricity
Lifelong Learning
Respect for Diversity
Technical
IT Audit & Assurance
Cyber Security & Risk Management
IT Audit Methodologies - COBIT & ISO 27001
Cyber Security Frameworks - NIST & CIS Controls
Network Security & Architecture
Cloud Security - AWS, Azure & GCP
Technology Governance
System & Digital Platform Assurance
Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance
Data Analysis & Audit Tools - ACL & SQL
Risk Management
Technical Report Writing
Audit Planning & Control Testing
Technology Risk Assessment
Stakeholder Management & Influence
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - required.
Postgraduate qualification in Information Systems, Cyber Security, Auditing or Risk Management advantageous.
CISM, CISSP and/or CRISC advantageous.
Experience:
8 - 10 years' experience in IT Audit and Cyber Security Assurance.
Strong experience auditing cloud environments, technology governance and cyber security control frameworks.
Proven experience evaluating system implementations, access controls and data protection processes.
Exposure to online gaming, digital platforms or complex regulated IT environments advantageous.
The Senior Internal Auditor: IT & Cyber Security is responsible for leading risk-based assurance across the Group's technology and cyber environments.
The role owns and delivers the annual Internal Audit plan for the IT, Cyber Security and SunBet IT portfolio, assessing technology governance, cyber security, cloud environments, digital platforms, system implementations and information systems controls.
It provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and controls, identifies emerging technology risks, and partners with key stakeholders to strengthen governance, security and control practices across the business.
Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies:
Behavioural
Continuous Improvement
Integrity
Teamwork
Collaboration
Transparency
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
Customer Centricity
Lifelong Learning
Respect for Diversity
Technical
IT Audit & Assurance
Cyber Security & Risk Management
IT Audit Methodologies - COBIT & ISO 27001
Cyber Security Frameworks - NIST & CIS Controls
Network Security & Architecture
Cloud Security - AWS, Azure & GCP
Technology Governance
System & Digital Platform Assurance
Data Protection & Regulatory Compliance
Data Analysis & Audit Tools - ACL & SQL
Risk Management
Technical Report Writing
Audit Planning & Control Testing
Technology Risk Assessment
Stakeholder Management & Influence
Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - required.
Postgraduate qualification in Information Systems, Cyber Security, Auditing or Risk Management advantageous.
CISM, CISSP and/or CRISC advantageous.
Experience:
8 - 10 years' experience in IT Audit and Cyber Security Assurance.
Strong experience auditing cloud environments, technology governance and cyber security control frameworks.
Proven experience evaluating system implementations, access controls and data protection processes.
Exposure to online gaming, digital platforms or complex regulated IT environments advantageous.