Johannesburg: Director: Risk Advisory Services

Director: Risk Advisory Services (Internal Audit) | Johannesburg | Permanent Lead at the forefront of risk, governance, and assurance. This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape strategy, drive growth, and deliver impact across complex client environments. This role sits at the heart of a growing Risk Advisory Services practice, with accountability for strategic direction, client advisory, and the delivery of high-quality internal audit and risk management solutions. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, guiding organisations through governance, risk, and compliance challenges while building a sustainable, profitable portfolio. The position requires a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise, strong commercial insight, and the credibility to operate as a trusted advisor at board and executive level. Beyond delivery, the role plays a critical part in developing talent, embedding quality standards, and expanding market presence. Our client is a well-established professional services firm with a strong reputation in advisory and assurance. The organisation partners with leading businesses across multiple sectors, offering sophisticated solutions in risk, governance, and internal audit, with a strong emphasis on quality, ethics, and long-term client relationships. What You’ll Do Set and execute the strategic direction for the Risk Advisory Services and Internal Audit portfolio. Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal audit. Oversee complex engagements, ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget, and regulatory standards. Drive business development initiatives and grow key client portfolios. Lead, mentor, and retain high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Ensure consistent application of risk frameworks, methodologies, and quality standards. What You Bring Honours degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, or Finance. Fully qualified CIA or equivalent professional designation. CISA qualification is advantageous. Minimum of 12 years’ experience in risk advisory or internal audit, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Strong industry exposure, particularly within Mining and Telecommunications. Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders, complex engagements, and commercial portfolios. What Success Looks Like Sustained revenue growth and profitability within the Risk Advisory Services portfolio. High levels of client satisfaction and long-term client retention. Successful, compliant delivery of engagements across multiple industries. Development, engagement, and retention of key leadership and technical talent.