MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
INTERNAL AUDIT SECTION
POST: SENIOR ICT INTERNAL AUDITOR
-Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor in developing the Annual Risk-Based Internal Audit plan and ensuring that Information and Technology risk areas are adequately incorporated in the plan.
-Determines the scope and controls the internal audit processes for Information Technology audits.
-Developing, together with the IT Internal Auditor, individual Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Information Systems (IS) audit plans and procedures in line with auditing Standards and guidelines.
-Leading the execution of ICT/IS audits and providing an independent opinion on the ICT/IS risks and control environment.
-Evaluating information and general computing controls and providing value-added feedback or recommendations for improvements.
-Reviewing management policies and procedures to ensure that controls surrounding ICT/IS processes are adequate.
-Developing, building, and implementing tools (e.g., ACL, SQL and Excel queries) to analyse data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness (including for risk assessments).
-Performing data analysis on complex data sets to provide meaningful information and insight to other internal auditors.
-Conducting ICT/IS audits and reviews of systems, applications, IT processes, and IT security audits (e.g., network, operating system, and data centre), including evaluating if security vulnerabilities are properly identified and mitigated.
-Performing pre- and post-implementation reviews of system implementations or enhancements.
-Providing support to other non-ICT auditors in performing relevant audit procedures.
-Profiling clear audit findings for review and drafting the Audit Report relating to work conducted and in accordance with IT/IS Audit standards and guidelines.
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
-Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Information Technology/Computer Science or equivalent.
-Master’s degree in information systems/information technology/computer science or equivalent.
-Must be a member of a professional body such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), ISACA, PAAB.
-Possession of or studying towards a professional qualification in auditing such as CIA, CISA, CFE or equivalent is an added advantage
-Four years of work experience in auditing.
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;
-Possess a high level of professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness in all dealings;
-Possession of sound independent judgment;
-Possess strong 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;
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), 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].
Closing date for applications is 02 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should clearly state the post they are applying for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.
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