About the Role
The Department of Public Service and Administration is seeking an Assistant Director: Internal Auditor to join its team in Kugompo. This critical role plays a significant part in enhancing the governance framework within the public service. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and supervising strategic internal audit plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and actively contributing to the institution’s risk management strategy. By safeguarding public resources through effective auditing practices, you will directly influence the quality of services delivered to the community.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of promoting transparency and accountability within the department. Your work will not only involve conducting thorough audits but also mentoring and supervising a team of auditors to ensure high standards of performance. This position is essential in helping the department achieve its objectives, making a positive impact on the lives of South Africans.
About the Department
The Department of Public Service and Administration is dedicated to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public service delivery across South Africa. Its mission is to ensure that government operations are conducted transparently, inclusively, and in accordance with the law. By working collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders, the department strives to create a public service that is accountable and responsive to the needs of the community.
Being part of this department means contributing to a larger vision of good governance and ethical practices in public service. The department values diversity and inclusivity, offering a stimulating environment where employees can grow professionally while making a difference in society.
What You’ll Do
- Supervise the development of strategic internal and compliance audits, performance audits, and forensic investigations.
- Identify key risk areas based on current operations and align them with the strategic plan and risk management strategy.
- Participate in formulating a three-year strategic risk-based audit plan and an annual audit operational plan.
- Collaborate with internal and external service providers to ensure comprehensive audit coverage.
- Assist the accounting officer in maintaining effective controls and achieving departmental objectives through rigorous evaluation.
- Develop engagement work programs by collecting and analyzing relevant data.
- Compile and review audit reports, monitoring the implementation of agreed-upon action plans.
- Engage in continuous professional development and stay updated on industry standards and legislative changes.
- Supervise and mentor a team of auditors, ensuring quality control and adherence to auditing standards.
What You’ll Need
- A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7.
- A minimum of three years of supervisory experience in Internal Auditing.
- Completion of General Internal Auditing and Compliance Auditing training.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
- Experience in Performance Auditing, Forensic Investigations, and Quality Assurance Auditing.
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management legislation, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), and Treasury Regulations.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Commitment to ethical conduct and accountability in public service.
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification at NQF level 7.three (3) years supervisory experience in Internal Auditing.
Completion of the General Internal Auditing and Compliance auditing.
The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license (candidates should be able to drive).
Performance Auditing.
Forensic Investigations.
Quality Assurance Auditing.
General Control Review and Applications Control (Including IAT learnership- (three (3) years) learnership from the IIA plus two (2) years internal audit.
Knowledge and understanding on Human Resource Management Legislation, policies, practices and procedures.
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines.
Knowledge of equal opportunities and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
Departmental financial systems.
Principles and practice of financial accounting.
Framework of managing performance information.
Business strategy transaction and alignment.
Problem solving and analysis.
People and Diversity Management.
Client orientation and Customer Focus.
Communication.
Accountability and Ethical Conduct.
Job Duties
Supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit/compliance audit/performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit/ general control review and applications control plans.Identify the key risk areas for the institution emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy.
Participate in the development of the three (3) years strategic risk-based audit plans.
Participate in the development of the annual audit operational plan.
Participate in the coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimise duplication of effort.
Supervise assistance to and assist to accounting officer in maintaining efficient and effective controls 105 and achieving the objectives of the department by evaluating the department’s controls / objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits/ compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit / general control review and applications control.
Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits.
Collect analyse and interpret data for purposes of the development of the engagement work program.
Develop the engagement work program.
Supervise and execute the allocated internal audits.
Develop findings and recommendations for the enhancement of controls / processes.
Compile and review audit reports for each engagement.
Monitor process on the implementation of agreed upon action plans.
Review, collect information and compile reports to the accounting officer and audit committee.
Process reports against audit plan.
Quarterly reports.
Annual reports.
Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit/ general control review and applications control environment.
Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments.
Monitor and study the relevant industry, legislative, standards changes and policy frameworks continuously.
Engage in continuous professional development activities relevant (tools and techniques) as required/ prescribed.
Supervise employees to ensure an effective internal audit / compliance audit / performance audit / forensic investigations and quality assurance audit/ general control review and applications control service.
General supervision of employees.
Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.
Advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work.
Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
Provider inputs for the enhancement of the audit methodologies and technologies.
