Industry:
Finance/Accounting – Other Finance/Accounting
Job Salary: Market Related
Workplace: On Site
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
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Set and execute the strategic direction for the Risk Advisory Services and Internal Audit portfolio.
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Act as a trusted advisor to senior clients on governance, risk management, compliance, and internal audit.
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Oversee complex engagements, ensuring delivery within scope, time, budget, and regulatory standards.
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Drive business development initiatives and grow key client portfolios.
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Lead, mentor, and retain high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
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Ensure consistent application of risk frameworks, methodologies, and quality standards.
What You Bring
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Honours degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, or Finance.
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Fully qualified CIA or equivalent professional designation.
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CISA qualification is advantageous.
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Minimum of 12 years’ experience in risk advisory or internal audit, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
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Strong industry exposure, particularly within Mining and Telecommunications.
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Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders, complex engagements, and commercial portfolios.
What Success Looks Like
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Sustained revenue growth and profitability within the Risk Advisory Services portfolio.
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High levels of client satisfaction and long-term client retention.
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Successful, compliant delivery of engagements across multiple industries.
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Development, engagement, and retention of key leadership and technical talent.
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