Senior Internal Audit

Requirements

• An NQF level 6 in Accounting / Auditing.
• An NQF Level 7 and above in Accounting / Auditing will serve as an added advantage.
• Two (2) years’ working experience in an auditing environment.
• Experience in water sector and/or local government.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.
• Knowledge and understanding on internal audit standards, audit process, and risk management principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of king code on corporate governance.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Public Service Act.
• Knowledge of government financial systems such as BAS, LOGIS and PERSAL.
• Communicate to stakeholders.
• Compile Monthly Time Sheets.
• Supervise Interns.
• Provide secretariat services during the audits.

Duties

• Performing the planning, execution, and reporting phases of an audit in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Communicate to stakeholders.
• Compile Monthly Time Sheets.
• Supervise Interns.
• Provide secretariat services during the audits.

How to apply

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Enquiries

Notes from the department

• Interested applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, 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 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 and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment.
• 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.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• 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 Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer.
• In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No:
• 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No:
• 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• 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 department 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.