Superintendent Internal Control IT

A multinational mining and metals processing group is seeking a Superintendent Internal Control IT who will support the day-to-day execution of IT-related SOX activities, IT General Controls (ITGCs), and IT Application Controls (ITACs).
Responsibilities:

• Execute day-to-day IT-related SOX activities in line with approved methodologies under the Unit Manager's guidance.

• Perform walkthroughs with IT control and process owners to validate control design, IT dependencies, and evidence requirements.

• Coordinate evidence readiness (PBCs), perform quality checks, and validate completeness.

• Support quarterly Control Self-Assessment (CSA) and Control Effectiveness Questionnaire (CEQ) activities, tracking and escalating overdue items.

• Perform IT risk analysis across system functionality, configurations, interfaces, access security, and change management.

• Collaborate with IT owners to design, document, and implement ITGCs and ITACs to mitigate identified financial reporting risks.

• Provide guidance on IT control requirements and governance for new projects and system changes.

• Uphold the organization's code of conduct and act with integrity.

• Maintain and update IT process narratives, risk/control matrices, and process flows illustrating IT dependencies.

• Evaluate ITGC/ITAC design and operating deficiencies, conduct root-cause analyses, and guide control owners through remediation and action planning.

• Prepare IT-focused inputs for SOX status reporting and external/internal audit interactions.

• Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and continuously monitor IT controls.

• Explore and pilot process mining and data analytics use cases to improve control efficiency.

• Provide training and guidance to business and corporate departments on IT control trends and topics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: NQF 7 (Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma) in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, IT Audit, or a related field.

• Experience:
  * Minimum 5 years in IT risk, IT controls, IT audit, or SOX controls.

  • Minimum 2 years at an IT supervisory level.

  • Minimum 4 years of SOX-related experience focusing on ITGCs and IT application/dependent controls (documentation, readiness, and testing).

  • Minimum 2 years of IT control testing experience (internal, external, or co-sourced) including evidence standards.

• Systems & Technical Knowledge:
  * Strong understanding of SOX Sections 404 and 302, COSO, ISO 27001, and/or COBIT.

  • Proficiency in MS Office and SAP GRC.

  • Familiarity with major ERP/business systems (e.g., SAP, JDE, Symplexity, Maxxess, Coupa).

• Compliance & Licensing: Valid driver’s license, clear security screening, clear credit record, and medically fit for the specific business area.

• Advantageous Criteria

  • Professional certification (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent).

  • Experience with data analytics or process mining solutions for controls monitoring and evidence quality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to