Director: Risk and Compliance Audit Services
Directorate: Gauteng Audit Services
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at midnight
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Senior manager post leading risk and compliance audits for Gauteng provincial departments and trading entities. Suits experienced internal auditors with management experience.
- Lead and manage risk and compliance audits for GPG departments and trading entities, and build their three-year risk-based audit plans.
- Make sure audits follow GAS audit methodology and IIA Standards.
- Manage staff, including performance, development, discipline and recruitment.
- Must have a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or Accounting, or a four-year B-Tech degree in Accounting and Auditing.
- Must have 5 years of experience at middle or senior management level in internal audit, a valid driver's licence, and a Public Service SMS Pre-Entry certificate, which must be submitted before appointment.
- Based in Johannesburg. Enquiries: Ms. B. Mtshizana at 060 387 4862. The closing date is not stated in the text.
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Requirements
- A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing / Accounting or Four-Year B- Tech Degree with majors in Accounting and Auditing.
- A Post graduate qualification and Certified Internal Auditor/Chattered Accountant would be advantageous.
- 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in Internal audit.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Public Service SMS Pre-Entry certificate submitted prior to appointment.
- Knowledge of Management Ability, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, DPSA Frameworks, PFMA and IIA Standards.
Duties
- To lead and manage Risk and Compliance audit for GPG Departments and Trading Entities.
- Manage and develop the compilation of the Department’s three-year risk-based audit plans (minimum of 3 Departments).
- Direct and lead the implementation of the approved Departmental three-year risk-based audit plans.
- Manage and ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with GAS audit methodology, IIA Standards and best practice.
- Manage stakeholder engagement and reporting.
- Manage Resources;
- Maintenance of discipline.
- Management of performance and development of staff.
- Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions including recruitment process.
- Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. • Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required.
- Implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work.
- Compile and submit all required administrative reports.
- Procurement and asset management.
- Plan and allocate work.
- Perform strategic and operational planning.
- Oversee the administrative support functions.
- Perform people management functions.
- Perform financial management functions.
- Manage the implementation of GAS Risk Management Mitigation Plan.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted online at: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
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Enquiries
Ms. B. Mtshizana at 060 387 4862
Notes from the department
The position is earmarked to address employment equity in terms of female and youth representation at Senior Management level.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 303 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/426: DIRECTOR: RISK AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT SERVICES REF NO: REFS/056949 Directorate: Gauteng Audit Services SALARY: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package), consists of 70% Basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules. CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing / Accounting or Four-Year B- Tech Degree with majors in Accounting and Auditing. A Post graduate qualification and Certified Internal Auditor/Chattered Accountant would be advantageous. 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in Internal audit. Valid driver’s license. Public Service SMS Pre-Entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge of Management Ability, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, DPSA Frameworks, PFMA and IIA Standards. DUTIES: To lead and manage Risk and Compliance audit for GPG Departments and Trading Entities. Manage and develop the compilation of the Department’s three-year risk-based audit plans (minimum of 3 Departments). Direct and lead the implementation of the approved Departmental three-year risk-based audit plans. Manage and ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with GAS audit methodology, IIA Standards and best practice. Manage stakeholder engagement and reporting. Manage Resources; Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development of staff. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions including recruitment process. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. • Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Procurement and asset management. Plan and allocate work. Perform strategic and operational planning. Oversee the administrative support functions. Perform people management functions. Perform financial management functions. Manage the implementation of GAS Risk Management Mitigation Plan. ENQUIRIES: Ms. B. Mtshizana at 060 387 4862 NOTE: The position is earmarked to address employment equity in terms of female and youth representation at Senior Management level.