Director: Internal AuditHead Office (Mbombela)

Requirements

• A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and a recognised Advanced Diploma or bachelor’s degree at NQF Level 07 in Accounting/ Auditing with a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience at middle management in Internal Auditing or Auditing environment.
• Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) or South African Institute of Charted Accountants (SAICA)., Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment, Chartered Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer relations.
• Decision making.
• Policy and guidelines development.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Planning and organising.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations applicable to Auditing.
• Knowledge of Audit processes and techniques.
• Proficient Computer Literacy.
• Good communication and supervisory skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to follow a proactive and creative problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• International standards for professional practice of internal audit, risk management standards and procedures and knowledge of corporate governance and prescripts.

Duties

• Conduct compliance, regulatory and governance audit service.
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
• Evaluate management measures to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Report significant risk exposures and control issues, including fraud risks, governance issues and other matters.
• Evaluate specific operations and the request of the Audit Committee or management as appropriate.
• Conduct compliance, regulatory and governance audit service.
• Conduct performance and information systems audits.
• Conduct forensic audit services.

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Notes from the department

• Applications must only be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za on the new signed Z83 form and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
• Only Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine their suitability for employment, including but not limited to:
• Criminal records check;
• Citizenship check;
• Credit worthiness check;
• Previous employment (reference checks);
• Qualification verification.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate suitability based on the post technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection Panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three SMS and MMS candidates will undergo Psychometric Assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
• Short-listed candidates will be expected to avail themselves at the Department’s convenience.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• If you have not been contacted within three 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.