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.