Irvine Kgopa
About Irvine Kgopa
Irvine Kgopa serves as the Head of IT Risk Management (SA) at Investec, where he has worked since 2017. He has a strong background in IT auditing and risk management, with previous roles at African Bank and the Department of Energy.
Work at Investec
Irvine Kgopa has been employed at Investec since 2017. He began his tenure as an IT Risk Analyst and transitioned to the role of IT Risk Manager in 2019. Currently, he holds the position of Head of IT Risk Management (SA), a role he has occupied since 2021. His responsibilities include managing IT risk processes, engaging with departmental heads to provide risk support, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Kgopa also builds and maintains relationships with regulators and represents the business in various forums.
Previous Experience in IT Audit
Before joining Investec, Irvine Kgopa worked at African Bank as an IT Audit Specialist for six months in 2017. He also served as an Information Technology Auditor at the Department of Energy from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he held the position of IT Audit Manager at Ngubane & Co. for one year, from 2016 to 2017. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in IT risk management and auditing.
Education and Expertise
Irvine Kgopa has a solid educational background in auditing and IT risk management. He studied at Vaal University of Technology, where he earned a National Diploma in Internal Auditing from 2007 to 2010. He furthered his studies at The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa, obtaining a Diploma in Internal Audit Technician from 2013 to 2015. Kgopa also achieved the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation from ISACA in 2015 and the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification. Additionally, he completed the ITIL Foundation course at Fox ITSM South Africa in 2014.
Contributions to Risk Management
In his current role, Irvine Kgopa identifies and drives efficiencies in risk management processes, including the use of automation. He influences business decisions by integrating a comprehensive understanding of the risk-management life-cycle into business planning. Kgopa engages with departmental heads to ensure operational soundness and compliance with regulations, contributing to the overall risk management strategy of the organization.