Location: South Africa (Remote)

Salary: R400,000 – R430,000 (dependent on experience)

Cognisys is a leading Cyber Security company specialising in Penetration Testing, GRC Consulting, and Managed Security services. We pride ourselves on our customer service, forward-thinking approach, and commitment to excellence. Our small but mighty team works with some of the best-known companies in the world, covering over 30 countries worldwide!

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated GRC Internal Auditor to join our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. In this role, you will support and deliver audit activities as part of Cognisys’ consultancy engagements, working directly with clients to assess their adherence to industry-standard security frameworks. You will also contribute to broader GRC consulting activities, helping clients strengthen their security posture and supporting the ongoing development of our internal processes.

This role is ideal for someone with strong audit experience or for someone early in their GRC career, ready to take the next step and eager to grow and work within a high-performing audit team.

This role will involve working with the following security frameworks:

• ISO27001
• ISO9001
• ISO42001
• ISO27701
• ISO22301

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct client Internal Audits against industry standard frameworks.
• Provide comprehensive audit reporting including coherent findings and recommendations.
• Conduct audit interviews against industry standard frameworks.
• Supporting GRC consultants & project managers during client engagements.

Requirements

• Experience conducting or supporting audits, ideally against ISO27001 (Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor training advantageous).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and professionally.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues, validate evidence, and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple engagements.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

If you think you can deliver but don't match the criteria above, please don't be put off. We are very open-minded and focus on ability and attitude above skills.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days per year, plus bank holidays.

• Additional Leave: 1 day of paid leave on your Birthday!

• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Westfield Health Care Cash Plan and our Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing platform.

• Professional Development: £2,000 annual training budget to support your continued learning and career growth.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment where customer care and innovation drive everything we do.

• Refer a friend bonus scheme, up to £2,000!

Why Join Us?

At Cognisys, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative team that values your input and shares support. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a real impact on our clients. We'd love to hear from you if you want to challenge, lead and innovate!

We're not just about the work; we're about the people. Join a team where innovation is celebrated and your contributions are valued. We foster a collaborative environment where fresh ideas thrive and professional growth is encouraged.

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