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Assistant Director: Information Technology Audit
Directorate: Specialised Audit
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Senior audit post checking information technology risks and controls at National Head Office. Suits people with a diploma or degree in internal auditing and 3-5 years of audit experience.
- Identify key risks for the institution and help plan three-year and annual audit plans.
- Supervise and carry out allocated internal audits, and write findings and recommendations.
- Compile audit reports and report to the accounting officer and audit committee.
- Must have a relevant National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing or a related field, plus 3-5 years of internal auditing or related experience.
- Must be computer literate and hold a valid driver's licence. Knowledge of the PFMA and IIA Standards is required.
- Based at National Head Office. Candidates who applied before must re-apply.
- No closing date is stated in the advert. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni (012) 305 8589.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 39 (opens in new tab)
Requirements
- Relevant National Diploma/ Degree in Internal Auditing or related field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Internal Auditing or related field.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Project management.
- Analytical and innovative skills.
- Knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
- Knowledge of applicable legislations, policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Report writing, communication and interviewing skills.
- Interpersonal leadership and problem- solving skills.
- Time management.
- Coaching and mentoring.
- Knowledge of financial management, internal audit policies, practices, procedures and standards for professional practice of internal audit.
- Knowledge of internal control models and risk management tools and methodologies.
Duties
- 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-year 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 minimize duplication of effort.
- Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits.
- Collect, analyze 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 progress on the implementation of agreed upon action plans.
- Review, collect information and compile reports to the accounting officer and audit committee.
- Progress reports against audit plan.
- Quarterly reports and annual reports.
- Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments.
- Monitor and study the relevant industry, legislative, standards change 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 service.
- Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 39 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/61: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDIT REF NO: NO 2026/11/59 Re-advertisement Directorate: Specialised Audit SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: Relevant National Diploma/ Degree in Internal Auditing or related field. 3-5 years’ experience in Internal Auditing or related field. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Project management. Analytical and innovative skills. Knowledge of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards. Knowledge of applicable legislations, policies and regulations. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Report writing, communication and interviewing skills. Interpersonal leadership and problem- solving skills. Time management. Coaching and mentoring. Knowledge of financial management, internal audit policies, practices, procedures and standards for professional practice of internal audit. Knowledge of internal control models and risk management tools and methodologies. DUTIES: 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-year 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 minimize duplication of effort. Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits. Collect, analyze 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 progress on the implementation of agreed upon action plans. Review, collect information and compile reports to the accounting officer and audit committee. Progress reports against audit plan. Quarterly reports and annual reports. Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognizance is taken of new developments. Monitor and study the relevant industry, legislative, standards change 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 service. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Candidates who previously applied need to re-apply. Appointment under the Public Service Act.