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Assistant Director: Operational and Compliance Audit
Chief Directorate: Internal Audit
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 16:00
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Assistant Director for operational and compliance audits in Internal Audit. Plans, supervises and reports on audit projects and staff. Suits people with a national diploma in auditing or accounting an
- Plan, carry out, report on and close annual audit projects, and supervise the staff and resources for these projects.
- Must have Grade 12 and a National Diploma in Auditing or Accounting (NQF Level 6), or a related qualification.
- Must have at least 3 years of operational and compliance auditing experience at supervisor or Senior Auditor level, and a valid driver's licence.
- Must know risk-based internal audit methods and the Institute of Internal Auditors standards, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, at 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly Van Der Walt Street), Berea Park.
- Applications can be hand-delivered during office hours or emailed to Post298@dlrrd.gov.za. Enquiries: Mr M Rammutla, (012) 312 9840.
- The closing date is not stated in this advert.
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Requirements
- Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Auditing / Accounting (NQF Level 6) or relevant related qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and compliance auditing at supervisory / Senior Auditor level.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge:
- Project management best practice, The Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Risk based internal audit methodologies and procedures and software.
- Job related skills:
- Communication (verbal and written).
- Interviewing, Analytical and problem- solving ability.
- Staff and interpersonal relations.
- Project management.
- Computer literacy.
- Business process analysis.
- Risk and control assessment.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Duties
- Perform and supervise the planning of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the planning phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director:
- Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis.
- Perform and supervise the execution of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director:
- Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis.
- Perform and supervise the reporting of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the reporting phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director:
- Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis.
- Perform and supervise the closure of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the closure phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director:
- Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis.
- Supervise the Operational and Compliance Audit Sub-Directorate’s resources allocated to this position.
- Supervise human, logistical and financial resources allocated to this position on an on-going basis in line with the Departmental prescripts.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post298@dlrrd.gov.za
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Enquiries
Mr M Rammutla Tel No: (012) 312 9840
Notes from the department
EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 127 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/192: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OPERATIONAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT REF NO: 3/1/1/1/2026/298 Chief Directorate: Internal Audit SALARY: R487 197 per annum (Level 09) CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Auditing / Accounting (NQF Level 6) or relevant related qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and compliance auditing at supervisory / Senior Auditor level. A valid driver’s licence. Job related knowledge: Project management best practice, The Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Risk based internal audit methodologies and procedures and software. Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written). Interviewing, Analytical and problem- solving ability. Staff and interpersonal relations. Project management. Computer literacy. Business process analysis. Risk and control assessment. Work under pressure and meet deadlines. DUTIES: Perform and supervise the planning of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the planning phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. Perform and supervise the execution of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. Perform and supervise the reporting of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the reporting phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. Perform and supervise the closure of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the closure phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. Supervise the Operational and Compliance Audit Sub-Directorate’s resources allocated to this position. Supervise human, logistical and financial resources allocated to this position on an on-going basis in line with the Departmental prescripts. ENQUIRIES: Mr M Rammutla Tel No: (012) 312 9840 APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van Der Walt Street) Berea Park, Pretoria, 0001 or by email to Post298@dlrrd.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.