IT RISK SPECIALIST – HOLLARD

Closing Date: 17 October 2025
Location: Parktown, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: Hollard International
Reference Number: HOL241028-2
Website: https://www.hollard.co.za

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🧾 Job Type:

Permanent
Reports to: Head: Data & Analytics
Department: IT – Risk & Compliance
Number of Positions: 1

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💼 Role Overview:

The IT Risk Specialist plays a key second line of defence role responsible for supporting Hollard International (HINT) subsidiaries in strengthening their IT control environments. The role focuses on:

• IT Governance Risk Assessments

• IT General Controls (ITGCs)

• Continuous Monitoring

• Control Self-Assessments (CSA)

You’ll apply risk-based thinking using frameworks like COBIT, COSO, SANs 18, and DMBOK, and support operational functions across all international subsidiaries.

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🔧 Responsibilities Summary:

Operational / Technical

• Conduct IT risk assessments and gap analyses

• Support business units in developing ITGC self-assessments

• Assist in developing continuous control monitoring (CCM)

• Evaluate and document internal controls

• Deliver training on ITGCs to business units

• Assist with segregation of duties, user access, and change management reviews

• Perform testing, document findings, and track resolution

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with IT teams and process owners

• Communicate professionally across all levels

Reporting

• Generate clear, valid reports

• Maintain risk dashboards

• Ensure data quality and completeness

Financial

• Manage own time and deadlines within budget

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🧠 Required Knowledge & Experience:

• 4+ years of IT audit experience (beyond just ITGC reviews)

• Strong grasp of IT risk management and audit standards

• Experience with frameworks: COBIT, ITIL, COSO

• Exposure to BCP, DRP, data governance, and privacy laws

• Understanding of insurance industry (advantageous)

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📘 Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Auditing, or related field

• Professional IT audit certification, such as:

  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

  • PIA (Professional Internal Auditor)

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🛠️ Technical Competencies:

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🌟 Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Effective time and priority management

• High attention to detail

• Strategic and holistic thinking

• Strong interpersonal skills

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📩 How to Apply:

Visit the Hollard Careers Page or submit your application through the specified portal using Reference: HOL241028-2.