The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment in the following positions:

Job Purpose:

To undertake internal audit work on Information Communication Technology systems and applications, involving investigating causes of fraud and abuse of system aimed at providing guidelines to strengthen systems and procedures in the University.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Plans and execute audits of Information Technology platforms and evaluates IT internal controls and collaborates with superiors to identify action needed;

Undertakes the timely conduct of special and planned ICT audit assignments in order to provide assurance on the effectiveness and adequacy of governance, risk management and internal control processes, and recommend improvements;

Undertakes effectively the conduct of ICT compliance audits in order to foster adherence to legislation, policies, guidelines and regulations;

Prepares comprehensive ICT internal audit reports on all activities carried out to facilitate informed decision making;

Acts as liaison with ICT directorate to ensure understanding of data flow, data integrity and systems security.

Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 or Form V School Certificate (or its equivalent) with Five (5) “O” levels with credit or better including English and Mathematics;

A Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology, Accountancy or Full professional qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA, CISA, FRM and CIA equivalent to a degree;

Must have Certification in IT Audit such as CISA;

Three (3) years relevant post qualification experience with bias in IT Audit.

Must be a full paid up member of any relevant professional body.

Attributes and Skills:

Strong ICT Skills;

Self-motivated individual with excellent analytical skills;

Excellent communication and report writing skills;

Demonstrate strong leadership and problem solving skills; and

A team player with ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams.

Reporting Relationships:

Immediate Supervisor: Chief Internal Auditor

Salary Scale: PSS 02

Method of Application

Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC), proof of membership to a professional body and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned no or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to . The application should be addressed to:

The Registrar

The Copperbelt University

Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside

P O Box 21692

KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.