South Africa: Internal Audit Quality Team Leader

March 18, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit Quality Team Leader to lead and drive audit quality across our Internal Audit Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing internal audit work, reports, and methodologies to ensure compliance with audit standards, standardizing and aligning audit processes across teams and business units, and supporting senior stakeholders on audit quality and compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

Review internal audit work, reports, and methodologies to ensure compliance with audit standards
Standardize and align audit processes across teams and business units
Play a key role in ERP related audit programs and readiness initiatives
Support and coach audit leaders, including experienced team members
Apply continuous improvement and forward-thinking audit practices
Assist with internal audit engagements where required
Ensure the organization is assessment-ready for audit evaluations
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders on audit quality and compliance matters

Requirements

Minimum 10 years Internal Audit experience
Proven experience leading and managing internal audit projects
Manufacturing industry experience essential due to high revenue exposure
Strong technical audit knowledge with a passion for standards and compliance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels
Solutions driven, pragmatic and detail obsessed approach
High energy, resilient and adaptable leadership style

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree
CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) advantageous

Salary & Benefits

Not specified

How to Apply

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