About the Role
The Western TVET College is seeking a committed and detail-oriented individual for the position of Assistant Director: Internal Audit and Quality Management, based at the Randfontein Campus. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the college’s internal audit processes, thereby directly contributing to the quality of education and services offered to the community. By managing internal audits and quality management systems, you will play a vital role in maintaining accountability and transparency within the public service sector in South Africa.
Your efforts will help uphold the college’s standards and compliance with legislation, which significantly impacts the educational experiences of students and the operational efficiency of the institution. As part of your responsibilities, you will engage with college management, ensuring that the audit processes are aligned with the institution’s goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
About the Department
The Western TVET College is dedicated to providing quality vocational education and training to its students, preparing them for the workforce and contributing positively to local communities. The institution aims to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields, aligning with national objectives for economic growth and development. Working within this department means being part of a mission that values education, accountability, and excellence in public service.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and execute the internal audit plan, ensuring thorough planning and approval of audit scopes.
- Conduct pre-engagement meetings with college management to discuss upcoming audits.
- Develop detailed audit procedures based on the approved annual audit plan.
- Carry out audit testing and inspections, producing comprehensive reports on findings.
- Establish a quality audit risk management function to monitor compliance with formal systems.
- Provide secretarial support to the audit committee, including research on best practices.
- Ensure adherence to relevant legislation and regulations governing the college.
- Develop and maintain quality management system policies and procedures.
- Liaise with external assessment bodies regarding accreditation processes.
- Oversee the selection and evaluation of suppliers, maintaining records of assessments.
What You’ll Need
- Matric/Grade 12 Certificate plus a recognized 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Internal Audit or a relevant field.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in an internal audit environment, including supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in computer applications and a valid driver’s license.
- Experience in developing policies and implementation strategies.
- Strong knowledge of legislation governing the TVET and Public Service sector.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
How to Apply
Please hand deliver your application or email it to the specified address in the application instructions below.
Requirements
Matric/Grade12 Certificate plus a recognised 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Internal Audit or a relevant qualification.Must have a minimum of 3- 5 years relevant experience in the Internal Audit environment of which 2-3 years should be on supervisory level.
Must be computer literate.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have experience in the development of policies and implementation strategies.
Competencies, knowledge, And Skills: Knowledge of the relevant prescripts, legislation and regulations governing the TVET and Public Service sector.
Knowledge and understanding of the Internal Audit environment.
Must have good verbal and written communication, inter- personal, people management, planning and organising, presentation, report writing, problem solving, analytical, client oriented, project management and financial management skills.
Job Duties
Preparation and execution of the internal audit plan: Conduct pre-engagement meetings with college management prior to commencement of the audits.Obtain College management’s approval of the audit scope prior to commencements of the internal audits.
Planning and drafting of detailed audit procedures for audits per the approved annual audit plan.
Executing and performing of audit testing per the annual audit plan.
Establish a quality audit risk management function and monitor assessments to ensure compliance with formal systems.
Conduct schedules and reactive audits and inspections and produce reports on all audits, inspections and incidents.
Provision of secretarial support services to the audit committee: Conduct research on best practices and application of standards.
Distribution and collection of audits client’s surveys for services rendered.
Ensure that legislation and acts are implemented correctly in the college.
Ensure that all audit findings are supported by the required audit evidence.
Ensure that processes needed for quality management systems are established, implemented and maintained: Develop quality management system policies and procedures for the college.
Report to college management on the performance of the QMS and the need for improvement.
Ensure the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the college.
Provide information and reports to the executive and committees to make final decisions.
Liaise with external assessment body on all matters related to the external accreditation process.
Ensure that all suppliers used by the college are selected, reevaluated and that records of this assessment are maintained.
Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of policies: Establish office procedures and operating systems.
Provide police support, development process and maintain repository.
Conduct institutional performance assessment and evaluation of the implementation of policies, programs and systems.
Ensure that all role players and managers are aware and understand regulatory compliance requirements.
