Job Description

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

The Internal Auditor in Group Internal Audit (GIA) provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Sandvik’s governance, risk management, and internal control framework. The role supports the Audit Committee and senior management by delivering high‑quality, risk‑based audits in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Group Internal Audit methodology.

Key Performance Areas:

Audit Delivery and Execution

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements in line with the GIA audit methodology, including planning, fieldwork, evaluation, reporting, and follow‑up of management actions.
• Perform risk assessments at engagement level to ensure audit scope focuses on key risks and controls.
• Obtain, analyze, and document sufficient, reliable, and relevant audit evidence to support audit conclusions.
• Validate audit observations and root causes with management and ensure fact‑based, balanced reporting with value added recommendations.

Audit Planning and Risk Focus

• Contribute to the risk‑based audit planning process, including entity‑level and thematic audits, aligned with Group risk priorities.
• Identify emerging risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities for escalation to audit leadership.
• Support periodic updates to the audit universe and risk assessment documentation

Quality, Standards, and Methodology

• Perform audit work in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards, GIA Charter, and internal directives.
• Ensure audit documentation meets quality requirements and is subject to appropriate review by audit management.
• Contribute to internal quality assessments and continuous improvement initiatives under the GIA Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.

Data Analytics and Collaboration

• Deliver analytical work primarily to GIA audit teams and, where applicable, other assurance functions.
• Execute data analytics procedures based on the confirmed audit scope and the Audit Risk & Controls Program.
• Provide fact‑based analyses, dashboards, and exception reports to support audit conclusions.
• Extract data from ERP and other systems, or follow up with entities when system access is unavailable.
• Clean, format, and structure data for analysis using approved tools (e.g., SQL, Excel).
• Perform assigned analytics, including KPI testing, population analysis, and exception identification.
• Present and explain analytics results to the audit team to ensure clarity and correct interpretation before and during audits.
• Leverage data analytics and digital tools provided by the GIA Data Analytics team to enhance audit coverage and insight.

Professional Development and Knowledge Sharing

• Maintain and enhance professional competence through continuous learning and knowledge sharing within GIA.
• Act as a role model for junior auditors and, where required, provide on‑the‑job coaching.
• Promote GIA’s behavioral values of integrity, respect, objectivity, and constructive challenge.

Your Profile:

• At least 5 to 8 years of working experience of inhouse internal auditor or internal control
• Relevant bachelor’s degree ​
• CIA, CPA or CFE preferred
• Fluent in English, multiple language talented preferred
• Base in Johannesburg South Africa Office, required to come to the office when not travelling
• Up to 75% global travel rate
• SOX and IT Audit background preferred
• Familiar with SAP or other global main ERP systems
• Good to have: USA visa and driving license

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 9 July 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity​ with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.​ To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.