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Dikeledi Khutsoane

Dikeledi Khutsoane

Johannesburg

Summary

Dynamic Senior Manager in Internal Audit specializing in Non-Financial Risk and Corporate Functions, offering over 13 years of extensive experience in Internal Audit and Risk Management. Recognized as a subject matter expert in Operational Risk, Third Party Risk, People Risk, and Data Privacy Risk, consistently driving risk coverage, upskilling auditors and enhancing operational efficiency through high-impact initiatives. Dikeledi is a Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (CTPRP) as well as a qualified professional consciousness coach accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve transformative shifts in their personal and professional lives. Known for strong leadership skills, resilience, and a goal-driven mindset that fosters strategic planning and effective stakeholder management.


Dikeledi is looking to transition into a leadership role that is team oriented, offers an opportunity to lead others and is transformative over time (flexible and evolves). The role must include depth and breadth in risk management and include client engagement and impact, and provide the ability to grow and stretch out of her comfort zone. Dikeledi’s strengths she strives for excellence and finds it rewarding to transforming things into being usable and impactful; sees the potential in others and want to grow others, excels in conducting and managing various variables and excels at bring attention and focus to important messages. Coupled with the experience acquired over the years, this will support her in executing and being successful in the preferred role.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Audit Portfolio Lead

Standard Bank
01.2015 - Current
  • Driving assurance coverage across the respective risk disciplines (Third Party, People, Information Risk and Functional Risk Management coverage);
  • Enhanced audit efficiency by implementing risk-based audit strategies and streamlining processes, developing and maintaining coverage approaches and maps;
  • Providing technical guidance, and enhancing skills and competence through training and toolkits across GIA including engaging in best practice forums, webinars, and research with external organizations to keep abreast with industry trends;
  • NFR Integration role and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with senior management across 2nd Line Risk Function, as well as provide key inputs into annual planning and risk assessments processes;
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of team operating and engagement model, resource management and coordination of activities;
  • Report into portfolio governance committees providing collective audit outcomes and opinions, audit metrics, risk themes, risk insights and risk foresights on the portfolio;
  • Motivates, empowers and seeks to inspire people (direct reports, audit teams and groups) in which I operate

Internal Audit Manager

Standard Bank Group
03.2018 - 03.2021

Internal Auditor

Standard Bank Group
01.2015 - 02.2017

Internal Auditor

KPMG
01.2011 - 12.2014

Managing Partner

Khudu Environmental Services
01.2020 - Current

Education

B Com Hons - Internal Auditing

University of Pretoria
01.2009

Certificate - Business Risk Management

University of Cape Town
Online
01-2022

Skills

  • Strong Audit Project Management
  • Utilize analytical thinking techniques
  • Operational Excellence
  • Risk Management
  • Champion improvement & Change management
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Effective communication skills

Certification

  • Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP)
  • Qualified Creative Consciousness Coach (ICF) (2019)
  • Certified Control Self-Assessment (CCSA) (2013)


Timeline

Managing Partner

Khudu Environmental Services
01.2020 - Current

Internal Audit Manager

Standard Bank Group
03.2018 - 03.2021

Internal Auditor

Standard Bank Group
01.2015 - 02.2017

Audit Portfolio Lead

Standard Bank
01.2015 - Current

Internal Auditor

KPMG
01.2011 - 12.2014

B Com Hons - Internal Auditing

University of Pretoria

Certificate - Business Risk Management

University of Cape Town

Awards

2025: Key note speaker Third Party Risk – Institute of Internal Audit Banking & Insurance Summit,  

2024: Mark of Excellence Winner 

2022: Mark of Excellence Team Top 5 nomination (Third Party Working Group) 

2018, 2017: Mark of Excellence Top 10 winner, New Ways of Work Team Champion, Beyond Excellence Award - Digital Transformation and Enablement Team

References

Siziphiwe, Ngxabi, Head of Audit Compliance, NFR & CF, siziphiwe.ngxabi@standardbank.co.za, Standard Bank
Dikeledi Khutsoane