Company: Empact Group
Division: Empact Group Food Solutions
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Industry: Food & Beverages
Functional Area: Accounting / Auditing / Risk Management
EE Status: Preference given according to Employment Equity requirements
Date Posted: 22 October 2025
Closing Date: 21 November 2025
About Empact Group
Empact Group is a leading food solutions provider in South Africa, delivering high-quality products across the food and beverages industry. The organisation is committed to operational excellence, ethical governance, and robust risk management, ensuring the highest standards in quality, compliance, and internal control processes.
The Internal Audit & Investigations Manager role in Johannesburg offers a strategic leadership opportunity for experienced audit and risk management professionals to enhance organisational governance, drive compliance, and safeguard company assets against fraud and operational risk.
Position Overview
The Internal Audit & Investigations Manager provides independent assurance that the company’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are effective. This role includes consulting on process improvements, managing fraud and theft risks, and conducting investigations where necessary.
Reporting to senior management, the successful candidate will ensure that audit recommendations are implemented, risk exposures are managed, and the organisation operates in full compliance with South African regulatory and legislative frameworks.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Qualifications
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Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Internal Audit, or Risk Management
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Honours Degree and registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) preferred
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Minimum of 3 years’ experience at an internal audit firm, ideally with articles and manager-level experience
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Strong knowledge of South African regulatory, legislative, and risk management frameworks
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Expertise in Internal Audit processes, ethics, governance, and compliance
Skills and Competencies
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Proven ability to develop audit methodologies and identify high-risk areas
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Competence in audit planning, execution, and reporting
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Strong experience in fraud risk management and investigation
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
Key Responsibilities
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Develop methodologies to identify high-risk sites and processes for risk-based auditing
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Plan and execute internal audits across the organisation
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Report on the implementation of audit recommendations and improvements
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Provide assurance over risk management processes and internal controls
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Continuously assess organisational risk exposures and the effectiveness of mitigating actions
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Manage fraud risk testing and investigation processes
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Support the development of compliance manuals aligned with new legislation or regulations
Core Competencies
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Risk assessment and internal audit expertise
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Strong investigation and analytical skills
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Leadership and team management capabilities
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Sound knowledge of governance, compliance, and ethics
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High level of integrity, accountability, and operational excellence
Remuneration and Benefits
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Competitive mid-senior level salary package
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Professional development and training in internal auditing and risk management
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Opportunity to lead strategic governance initiatives
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Exposure to high-impact projects in a leading food solutions company
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Collaborative and ethics-driven work environment
Employment Equity Statement
Empact Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and workforce transformation. Preference will be given to candidates as per Employment Equity legislation, while selection remains merit-based.
Important Notice: POPIA Compliance
Empact Group complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Act No. 4 of 2013. All applicant data will be securely stored and handled, with shortlisted candidates contacted only. If you do not receive feedback within 10 working days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply via Empact Group’s official careers portal:
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