Assistant Director: Internal Audit REF NO: 2026/342

REQUIREMENTS

• minimum of three-year tertiary qualification NQF Level 06 / National Diploma in Auditing/Accounting. Internal Audit Technician IAT/Professional Internal Auditor PIA. Practicing Internal Auditor with appropriate years of experience as a senior internal auditor /Internal auditor. Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors. A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards, National Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics, phases of internal audit process, Departmental business systems and processes, Departmental policies and procedures, best practices regarding systems of risk management, internal control and governance processes, accounting standards.
• Proficient computer literacy, numeracy, advanced communication verbal and written, language and linguistic skills, project management skills. Report writing skills, organization and co-ordination, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, analytical thinking, interviewing skills, ability to assess and analyse information and make relevant findings, problem solving skills, ability to influence others, conflict management, integrity, tenacity, dedication, honesty, objectivity, diligence, avoid conflict of interests in performing duties.
• Exercise prudence with confidential information, innovation, adaptability and creative. Solution orientated ability to design ideas without direction. Ability to work under stressful situations and against deadlines. Must be prepared to travel and expected to work overtime. Must be prepared to disclose impairments to their independence or objectivity. Security clearance.

DUTIES

• Conduct audit, risk management, internal control and governance processes; supervise audit fieldwork and collect relevant, sufficient and useful audit evidence. Assess and evaluate audit evidence, ensure the development of audit working papers, ensure conclusions on audit findings, develop draft and final internal audit reports.
• Ensure the provision of administrative functions of Internal Audit component; ensure co-ordination in the administration of the office and office management systems.
• Examine financial and operating records and reports through audit programmes, ensure that controls over record-keeping and reporting are adequate and effective. Reconcile financial reports with reconciliation statements to ensure accurate record of transactions. Review and ensure compliance regarding policies, plans, procedures, legislation and regulations, review systems established to ensure compliance.
• Confirm the existence and use of the asset register, verify the physical existence of the assets, utilize appropriate audit procedures in verifying the assets, appraise the economy and efficiency with which the resources are employed. Review operations/programmes to ascertain whether results are consistent with established goals and objectives, establish whether operations are carried out as planned, and submit findings and recommendations to the component. Supervise employees.