Internal Audit jobs in South Africa

Who we are

DigiCert is a global leader in intelligent trust, helping organizations protect the digital interactions people rely on every day. From websites and cloud services to connected devices and critical systems, we make sure digital experiences are secure, private, and authentic.

Our AI-powered DigiCert ONE platform brings together certificates, DNS, and lifecycle management to help organizations stay ahead of risk as technology and threats evolve. Trusted by more than 100,000 organizations—includ­ing 90% of the Fortune 500—DigiCert helps businesses operate with confidence today while preparing for what’s next, including a quantum-safe future.

Job summary

We are seeking a Trust Assurance Analyst to join the Trust Office team at DigiCert, reporting to DigiCert's Director of Compliance as part of the Governance, Risk and Compliance team.

The successful candidate will need to have experience in internal audit and external audit, and knowledge of, or willingness to learn PKI industry standards such as eIDAS Regulation, ETSI, CA/B Forum and WebTrust or equivalent. This role requires a proactive professional with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively engage and collaborate across the organization as part of the Governance team. The successful candidate will be required to provide written documentation and should have excellent business writing experience and skills.

What you will do

• External Customer Audit Support: Define audit scope based on each customer services and assist in coordinating external customer audits. Coordinate will include audit participants, compile required documentation, collect evidence, host walkthroughs, escalate issues as needed, and monitor remediation of findings.
• Audit Remediation: Track and coordinate the remediation of findings identified during customers audits. This may include coordination with bother internal and external stakeholders.
• Control Development: Ensure appropriate controls are designed and implemented across DigiCert's environment to maintain compliance with security policies and procedures.
• Governance Support: Support the Vice President of Governance, Risk, and Compliance, and the Supervisor - Governance by attending cross-functional meetings, documenting key information, and contributing recommendations for governance strategy.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with team members, offering support and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across DigiCert to ensure effective communication and collaboration.

What you will have

• Education: Higher education in relevant fields such as Governance, Business, or Law.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience, including at least 3+ years in governance, internal audit, compliance, or risk management, preferably within cybersecurity, PKI, or cloud environments.
• Core Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Language Proficiency: Excellent English (spoken and written).

Nice to have

• Technical Expertise: experience in developing controls and control frameworks is highly advantageous but not essential.
• Other languages: Additional languages are advantageous but not essential e.g., Dutch or German.
• Industry Certifications: Industry-recognized qualifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP) are desirable but not mandatory.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance