Assistant Director: Internal Auditor

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.

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 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.

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Notes from the department

• Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022.
• With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory.
• Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant.
• No late applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks).
• SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted).
• Applications that do not comply with the above- mentioned requirements will not be considered.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.
• Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted).
• The Pongola-Umzimkhulu Catchment Management Agency and Mzimvubu Tsitsikamma Catchment Management Agency are Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa.
• It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation.
• Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act.
• If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
• Faxed applications will not be considered.
• The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions.
• Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.