Assistant Director: Internal Audit

Requirements

A Senior Certificate plus an appropriate Bachelor Degree/advanced Diploma at NQF level 7 with majors in Auditing/Internal Auditing and Accounting. A minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Internal Auditing. A valid driver’s licence. Added advantage: Certifications such as CIA, CGAP, CRMA, PIA and IAT; Membership with IIASA. Competencies: Public Service Regulatory Framework, communication and information management, teamwork and co- operation, Program and project management, Problem solving and decision making, critical thinking and IIA Global Internal Audit competency framework. Knowledge of Internal Audit Standards. Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of government financial systems, Knowledge of frameworks for managing performance information. People and diversity management. Client orientation and customer focus. Good communication skills both (verbal and written) Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications. Accountability and ethical conduct.

Key Responsibilities

Implement operational plan, identification and assessment of risks at project level, performance of field work on the allocated audit projects to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control, risk management and governance in the working papers, preparation of a complete audit file for review by Deputy Director; Study policies and procedures, Perform pre- planning survey, Gather information and conduct analysis of business information, Document system description/ process flow, Perform walk through tests, Develop a risk and control matrix (identify critical control risks, root causes and Impact), Develop the engagement audit programme for testing, Audit Engagement Execution, Sample selection for audit coverage. Execute the audit procedures, Complete the working papers, Raise the exception and discuss them with the auditee and audit supervisor, File the supporting document / evidence, Ensure that working papers are signed off by the audit supervisor, Make proper indexing & cross-referencing. Assist in classification of exceptions. Compile draft report for each engagement, Attend audit opening and exit meetings, Compile minutes of opening and exit meetings, Complete and distribute the client satisfaction survey, Complete the audit file review index/ checklist to ensure it is property cross referenced to working papers, Conducting monitoring progress/ follow-up audits on management action plans, Assist in reporting the monitoring progress status to management, Attending of Unit meetings, workshops, training and development; Perform all administrative tasks as allocated by supervisor, Timeously notify the supervisors of any incidents that may affect the deadline of the allocated audit projects.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms. L Nelufule Tel No: (012) 300 5371

Notes

NB: Email applications must on the subject line state only the Reference number: AUDIT/PRES/2026 (with no spaces)