DIRECTOR AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE

• Develops and maintains a risk-based rolling five-year Internal Audit Strategy and annual audit plan, informed by the Group's enterprise risk register, regulatory requirements, strategic priorities and input from the Group Chief Executive Officer and Audit & Risk Committee. • Directs and oversees the execution of internal audit engagements across the Group, including financial, operational, information technology, compliance, value-for-money and performance audits, in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and applicable professional standards. • Leads and oversees complex and sensitive audits, including investigations involving executive management, fraud, regulatory issues and matters of strategic or national significance. • Designs, implements and maintains a Group-wide compliance and ethics programme that ensures the organisation identifies, understands and meets its obligations under applicable laws, regulations, licences and internal policies. • Establishes effective mechanisms for monitoring regulatory and statutory compliance and reporting significant compliance risks and breaches to the appropriate governance structures. • Directs the forensic audit and investigations function in the investigation of allegations of fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, conflicts of interest, asset misappropriation and other irregularities. • Ensures that investigations are conducted independently, objectively, confidentially and in accordance with established professional standards and applicable legislation. • Maintains effective relationships with regulators, Government institutions, professional bodies and other key stakeholders on matters relating to audit, compliance, governance and assurance. • Escalates significant control deficiencies, suspected misconduct, compliance breaches and unresolved audit findings through the appropriate governance channels. • Leads, develops and retains a high-calibre internal audit, compliance and forensic investigation team through effective recruitment, professional development, succession planning and performance management. • Establishes clear performance standards and promote continuous professional development and adherence to relevant professional and ethical standards. • Promotes the adoption of modern audit technologies, data analytics and risk-based assurance methodologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the function. • A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing or a closely related discipline. • Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification. • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification. • At least one of the following professional qualifications: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP). • A Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance, Law, Governance or a related discipline. • A minimum of 10 years' progressive professional experience in auditing, risk management and/or compliance, including at least 8 years' experience in internal audit. • At least 5 years' experience in a senior audit management, Director or executive-level role within a large and complex organisation. • Demonstrable experience leading internal audit, compliance, forensic investigation and assurance functions in a regulated, public sector, utility or similarly complex environment. • Proven experience providing assurance and advisory services to Boards, Audit & Risk Committees and executive management. • Demonstrable experience in developing risk-based audit strategies, overseeing complex audits and strengthening enterprise-wide governance, risk management and internal control frameworks. • Experience in fraud risk management, forensic investigations, data analytics and technology-enabled auditing. • Experience engaging effectively with regulators, Government institutions, external auditors and other strategic stakeholders. • Experience in an electricity utility, energy, infrastructure, mining, telecommunications, transport or similarly regulated and capital-intensive environment will be an advantage. • Membership of a recognised accounting, auditing, governance or related professional body.

• Develops and maintains a risk-based rolling five-year Internal Audit Strategy and annual audit plan, informed by the Group's enterprise risk register, regulatory requirements, strategic priorities and input from the Group Chief Executive Officer and Audit & Risk Committee. • Directs and oversees the execution of internal audit engagements across the Group, including financial, operational, information technology, compliance, value-for-money and performance audits, in accordance with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and applicable professional standards. • Leads and oversees complex and sensitive audits, including investigations involving executive management, fraud, regulatory issues and matters of strategic or national significance. • Designs, implements and maintains a Group-wide compliance and ethics programme that ensures the organisation identifies, understands and meets its obligations under applicable laws, regulations, licences and internal policies. • Establishes effective mechanisms for monitoring regulatory and statutory compliance and reporting significant compliance risks and breaches to the appropriate governance structures. • Directs the forensic audit and investigations function in the investigation of allegations of fraud, corruption, financial misconduct, conflicts of interest, asset misappropriation and other irregularities. • Ensures that investigations are conducted independently, objectively, confidentially and in accordance with established professional standards and applicable legislation. • Maintains effective relationships with regulators, Government institutions, professional bodies and other key stakeholders on matters relating to audit, compliance, governance and assurance. • Escalates significant control deficiencies, suspected misconduct, compliance breaches and unresolved audit findings through the appropriate governance channels. • Leads, develops and retains a high-calibre internal audit, compliance and forensic investigation team through effective recruitment, professional development, succession planning and performance management. • Establishes clear performance standards and promote continuous professional development and adherence to relevant professional and ethical standards. • Promotes the adoption of modern audit technologies, data analytics and risk-based assurance methodologies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the function.