Information and Technology Internal Auditor

DUE: 10 JUNE 2025

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY 

INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION

POST: INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNAL AUDITOR

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Degree in Information Technology/Computer Science;
• Membership to a professional Information Systems body such as ISACA;
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) IS an added advantage;
• At least 3 years work experience in IT or audit related environment.

         KEY COMPETENCIES

• Proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities;
• Strong ability to work on multiple tasks or assignments;
• Possess excellent communication skills;
• Possess strong organizational skills;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision;
• Possess a high level of professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness in all dealings;
• Possession of sound independent judgment;
• Knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations;
• Possess advanced skills in computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other accounting software;
• Strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds;

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will report to the Senior Information and Technology Internal Auditor and the Chief Internal Auditor and will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Senior IT Internal Auditor in carrying out full audits of University IT systems; including assessing risk and evaluating the adequacy of risk management steps to forestall fraud;
• Identifying the weaknesses in a system network and creates an action plan to prevent security breaches in the technology;
• Examining internal IT controls; evaluates the design and operational effectiveness;
• Determining exposure to risk and develops remediation strategies;
• Troubleshooting security and network problems;
• Responding to all system and or network security breaches;
• Conducting efficient and effective IT audit procedures;
• Communicating complex technical issues in simplified terms to the relevant staff;
• Performing regular audit testing and provides recommendations;
• Reviewing, evaluates and tests application controls;
• Providing recommendations and guidance on identified security and control risks;
• Developing a strong understanding of business and system processes;
• Providing project assurance during the lifestyle of IT projects;
• Working harmoniously with external auditors as requested by the organisation;

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer.  In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, national identification and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected].  The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.

Closing date for applications is 10 June 2025.  Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.