Auditor General Vacancies

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Deputy Business Unit Leader

Requirement Overview

The purpose of this position is to direct the operations of the Business Unit (audit and non-audit). The role also contributes to the strategic direction, initiatives and alignment of the Business Unit Balance Scorecard Card and the AGSA organisational strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contributes to and implement organizational strategic initiatives.
Develop the BU BSC and direct the implementation of the BU operational strategies and plans.
Product Management

¿ Direct the audit operations in line with the relevant audit methodology and standards;
o Direct and drive the business unit-wide audit strategy for assigned areas and measure progress against reported BU goals.
o Coordinate resources for auditing activities and plans including integrated audits with other business units (SAS) and external audit firms on pre-issuance and Contract Work activities to ensure strategic objectives are met.
o Provide leadership for technical and operational matters in the business unit on implementing best practices, AGSA strategic initiatives and improve risk management.
o Provide ongoing quality assurance within the audit process by continuously interacting with audit teams, audit firms and reviewing audit outputs.
o Lead sensitive, complex, and high risk engagements.
¿ Signing of audit reports for significant and complex audits as per delegations.
¿ Lead and monitor the implementation of the audit strategy.
¿ Lead the implementation of the status of records review.

Stakeholder Management

Ensure clear understanding of auditees’ business requirements through efficient stakeholder engagement and that this is translated into clear deliverables.
Drive the implementation of the Business Unit stakeholder engagement plan and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees regarding briefings on audit reports / outcomes.
Interact with and establish partnerships with private audit firms, professional bodies and higher learning institutions
Deal proactively and decisively with contestations and conflicts where applicable.
Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.
People Management

Lead and facilitate the implementation of the People Strategy within the BU
Facilitate and monitor the implementation of BU transformation strategies.
Ensure impact-driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an on-going basis.
Ensure effective administration of the training office accreditation
Implement BU initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being within the BU.
Financial management and operational management

Revenue and expenditure management and control (monitor BU budget)
Ensures that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity.
Implement interventions to collect debt and improve cash flow.
Other responsibilities (applicable to all JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.
Experience

Minimum 10 years relevant post qualification experience with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a senior management level.

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date 7 August 2025

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Assistant Manager IT Audit

Requirement Overview

Implement audit initiatives to promote the secure, effective and efficient implementation of IT architectures and services within the government sector.

To be a highly knowledgeable subject matter expert in the evaluation of the design and effectiveness of information systems controls and processes. Further, to develop and implement the IT audit plan to review technical system controls, identify deficiencies, communicate control and compliance risks, advise leadership on status of technology-related controls and compliance concerns within the government sector, and provide meaningful and effective recommendations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product

Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with Business Unit (BU) management as and when required
Conduct audit covering the three audit phases:
Planning
Execution
Reporting
Plan the audit:
Define the objectives of the audit
Define the scope of the audit
Identify benchmarks to be utilised
Assess the risks from source documentation
Compile the audit plan
Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players
Execute tests, inclusive of:
Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
Adequacy on goals
Reliability of information
Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Safeguarding of assets
Generate audit reports indicating:
Audit findings
Recommendations
Conduct a meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:
Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
Target dates for implementation and review
Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits
Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters
Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
Communicate to Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
Submit the audit report for publishing and archiving
Finalise the audit file and submit for archiving in accordance with policies and procedures
Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
Provide inputs to Information Systems Audit strategic plans
Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach
Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
Manage audits within the allocated time frame
Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures
Stakeholder Relationships

Maintain internal stakeholder relationships:
Participate in debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
Engage with team members during the audit process
Liaise with colleagues within the Business Unit
Maintain external stakeholder relationships:
Liaise with audit firms
Liaise with Auditees with regards to Audit requirements
Participate in interviews/ recruitment process
People Management

Monitor staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
Participate in the compilation of IPC’s and PDP’s
Conduct coaching sessions of staff members
Provide constant feedback to subordinates
Provide mentorship to subordinates
Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation
Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc
Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDP and commitment:
Participate in learning and development programmes
Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames
Support the Manager to ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management
Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in
terms of time, cost and quality
Providing input to manager on:
Planning of audits under her/his control
Budgeting requirements
Organisational reporting needs
Ensure that hours and expenses booked are in accordance with the allocated budget
Achieve own recoverability target
Manage budget in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
Complete budget management actions within the allocated time frames
Ad-hoc duties

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

B Degree in Auditing or Computer Science or Informatics
The following will be an added advantage:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ERP Certificate (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards)
Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
Knowledge of Auditing
In-depth knowledge and skills in ERP environments
Should have knowledge of Oracle SysAdmin and Oracle business process reviews
Experience

Minimum 4 years IS auditing experience
Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
Experience in ERP SAP environment, and other like Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft would be beneficial
Experience in Cyber Security environment would be beneficial
Experience in CAATs/Data Analytics environment would be beneficial

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.

To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 31 July 2025

Business Continuity Manager

Requirement Overview

JOB PURPOSE
This role is accountable for the strategic direction, leadership and resilience of the organisation. To establish, facilitate, implement, maintain and improve business continuity management (BCM) for all business processes by ensuring adherence, through monitoring and processes. The role also contributes to the formulation and implementation of the BCM organisational strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Strategic Function

• Contributes to the formulation and drive the implementation of the organisation business continuity strategy.
• Drive the development and maintenance of the business continuity strategy and support the CFO and AGSA’s strategic objectives.
• Coordinates all strategic initiatives and deliverables assigned by the SM aligned to the CFO office and portfolio.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to the SM, understanding challenges and provides recommendations on any allocation.
• Coordinate the reporting for the BCM on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Provides decision-support to the SM and advises where applicable on strategic matters relating to the CFO organisational strategic commitments.

Strategic support

• Work with all functional business areas to develop and maintain an organisational wide business continuity plan/program/process that addresses business recovery and emergency response management (crisis management).
• Development, implementation and maintenance of Business Continuity Management policy and procedures.
• Participate with the planning and implementation for Business Continuity Management (BCM) audits.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular training, simulation exercises and awareness programs to enhance the organisation’s preparedness and response capabilities.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels and protocols to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information during a crisis or disruption.
• Collaborate with ICT to support Disaster recovery plan testing.
• Monitor and evaluate emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes related to Business Continuity Management.
• Compilation of various reporting (E.g. BCP status reports, incident reports) preparing presentations.
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders during a crisis or disruption.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders like Facilities, Risk and Ethics, OHS, and Security to support adequacy in risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate digital transformation for Business Continuity Management.
• Coordinate the design, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives within the CFO Office, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and providing comprehensive project management support for high-impact deliverables.
• Drafts and coordinate detailed project charters to guide the governance, execution, and performance tracking of strategic CFO-led and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring effective oversight and accountability.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule and budget including the prescribed change request process.
• Schedule, facilitate and co-ordinate steering committee meetings and any other sessions required to track progress on strategic initiatives including assisting with secretarial functions and admin functions for the steering committee.

Product Management Monitoring:

• Monitor BCM Strategy and provide regular updates to the BCM committee on the BCM audits, training, simulations awareness programmes communications disaster recovery testing and emerging BCM trends
• Regularly update the SM and Leadership within the portfolio on the status updates on the AGSA BCM strategy
• Monitor that each action/task implemented within the portfolio yields the desired outcome as envisaged, aligned with senior management and executives’ expectations.

Reporting:

• Co-ordinate, tracks and reviews BCM reports including organisational monthly, quarterly and annual reports and provides input into the relevant reporting.
• Ensures that all products/services including reports/messages adhere to the relevant quality standards as agreed with the SM.
• Functions as first line of review for all BCM related proposals and requests for approvals presented to the office of the CFO.

Project management:

• Provides a project coordination for function strategic projects including BCM allocated deliverables in the office of the CFO and monitors progress and performance supporting the SM to ensure timely delivery of key outcomes.
• Acts as the initial reviewer for proposals and approval requests submitted to the SM, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and completeness before escalation.
• Pro-actively considers and drafts responses to correspondence, preparations of memorandums and submissions, in consultation with the SM.
• Be able to alert the SM when deadlines will not be met on strategic projects and reports, proactively identify bottlenecks and provide solutions.
• Prepares the CFO for meetings by reviewing and analysing briefing materials and engaging with relevant stakeholders to gather and validate supporting information.
• Preparing SM for meetings – reviewing and analysing packs, engaging with relevant participants to source information.
• Compile a variety of ad hoc written documents e.g. summaries, workshop reports, meetings etc.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with organisation at large and other stakeholders supporting the SM to building and maintain healthy relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings with all stakeholders to monitor and report on performance progress of projects and programs.
• Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders throughout Business continuity Management.
• Respond to queries received by the BCM team and formulate an appropriate response, in order to maintain positive relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Be able to alert the SM when deadlines will not be met and proactively identify bottlenecks and provide solutions.
• Interact with and establish partnerships with BCI, professional bodies and other related BCM institutions

Financial management and operational management

• Collaborate with the Business Unit Administration Managers (BUAMs) and other stakeholders in the financial planning process for all BCM related expenditure.
• Monitoring of the expenditure against the budget to ensure that spending occurs within the budgetary restrictions.
• Ensure that overspending is approved in accordance with procedures in advance. Communicate where overspending took place and take corrective actions to rectify the overspending
• Monitor expenses on a monthly basis:
  o Monthly expenditure
  o Variance in terms of budgeted and actual figures
  o Savings achieved or budget overspent
  o Year to date figures
• Report any potential risks on the budget to SM and propose revisions to the budget, if necessary, in response to significant or unforeseen developments

Other responsibilities

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education

• Honours Degrees in one of the following fields is preferred:
• Informatics and Risk management
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Disaster Management
• Crisis Management

Postgraduate Diplomas in Risk or Crisis or Project Management can be advantageous.
Certification in one of the following is preferred:

• Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute – CBCI 7.0
• Certified Business Continuity Management Professional (CBCMP)
• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Auditor Certification

Experience

• All experience should be provable.
• 3–5 years in risk management, IT continuity, or emergency planning roles
• Experience with BCM software tools and frameworks can be advantag

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Emotional Maturity
• Empowerment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
• Authenticity
• Performance Excellence
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Courageous and Ethical Leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Audit and accounting
• Audit quality control monitoring
• Quality management advisory services
• Research and Development
• Process decoding skills
• Public Services Legislation
• Project Management

Closing Statement

Applications closing date: 28 July 2025

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.
This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Performance Auditor- Audit (Western Cape)

equirement Overview

To plan, execute and report on a range of performance audit products in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated. Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit and maintain quality stakeholder relations and promote the value of performance audit products.

Roles & Responsibilities

Audit Functional Areas

Understand the South African political system and government
Understand government priorities, policies and programmes
Understand government administration
Design audit plans
Perform audits according to auditing standards (which includes financial and performance audit standards)
Collect data and information/evidence for audit and other assignment purposes
Analyse annual financial statements
Analyse and interrogate data and information
Obtain appropriate and factually correct audit evidence
Compile audit working papers
Identify and draft audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
Identify root causes and effects of audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
Use information and technology tools such as diagnostic tools, audit accelerators and any other IT tools in performing audits
Knowledge sharing (audit insights, key risks from research and general knowledge)
Compile high-quality impactful reports
Compile high-impact and relevant recommendations on government programmes or audit focus areas
Develop best practices/guidelines
Contribute to the risk identification processes at auditees
Research and development

Research audit themes arising from government priorities/programmes
Scan the environment, perform trend analyses and assess risks to identify audit themes and necessary interventions in government Identify areas for potential value add work and provide inputs to line manager
Stakeholder Engagements

Maintain an effective relationship with the regularity audit business units
Assist with the integration of performance audit procedures at regularity audit
Maintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interaction
Support the marketing of performance audit products
Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences External Stakeholder engagement
Support initiatives to market performance audit products
Financial Management

Manage own work
Monitor own deadlines
Manage own productivity and recoverability
Monitor project budgets and ensure that allocated work is completed within the allocated budget
Account accurately for own expenditure and time
Administrative duties

Provide input on the planning of audits, budgeting and other organisational reporting needs
Assist with organisational reporting needs and initiatives supporting the BU goals
Ad-hoc duties (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications

BCom Auditing, CIA (part qualified), Internal Audit, Management Accounting

Professional registration

Registration with a professional body is a requirement (where applicable)

Experience

3 years audit experience.

Closing Date 01 August 2025

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.

To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Assistant Manager: Performance Audit Pretoria(1 Year Fixed contract)

Requirement Overview

To assist in the effective and efficient management and/or execution of audits. Provide guidance to the performance analysts in their development and manage the complete day-to-day running of the audit whilst maintaining client relations on behalf of the audit manager and the team

Roles & Responsibilities

Audit

Conduct research and come up with new audit focus areas
Conduct client base environmental scanning to inform value add / integrated audits.
Discuss the new focus areas with the RA teams with the possibility of obtaining more audit work for the BU
Compile audit plans and/or procedures for the focus areas
Execute audits
Source and interrogate data / information. This includes data analytics
Povide critical analysis of the evidence, identify management measures/processes that are not in place, root causes and effect on service delivery
Prepare appropriate findings with practical recommendations that would address the root causes
Discuss the audit findings with the external stakeholders to confirm factual correctness.
Prepare detailed, factually correct and complete working papers, including audit objective, procedures, record of work done, audit findings and conclusion)
Prepare factually correct and complete management report paragraphs supported by audit evidence
Produce high quality audit work
Work with integrated audit teams (staff with audit background and those with skills other than auditing)
Provide audit guidance to non-audit staff (e.g. specialist)
Deliver audit work within the stipulated timeframes
Project management for the audit to ensure that the audit milestones (e.g. budget, engagements, timelines, quality) are met in an efficient manner
Provide feedback on the audit progress to the manager
Address coaching notes
Attend audit committee/ steering meetings
People

Training and developing of performance analysts through on-the-job mentoring and coaching
Managing staff hours
Monitoring staff performance
Allocating work to staff
Leading staff by ensuring undisturbed work flow
Stakeholder Engagements

Liaise with relevant key stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure effective coordination, communication and coverage of relevant audit issues
Support the audit team in engaging with relevant contact people (resources) at the auditee to provide required audit documentation
Prepare relevant documentation for stakeholder engagements for manager and senior manager
Market the value of performance audits and develop initiatives for sharing insights, risks and experiences with regularity audit Business Units.

Financial management

Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget (e.g. value add areas)
Monitor own / team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
Admin

Completion of all administration responsibilities, including but not limited to timesheets, cash advance/expense claims, leave application, overtime, bursary application and annual ethical declaration, as well as compliance related policies / guidelines / timelines / instructions

Skills, Experience & Education

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate need to either be a registered CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA or CIA

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Registration with relevant professional body is mandatory.

EXPERIENCE

Have at least 4 years experience in an Auditing Environment

KNOWLEDGE

Public sector knowledge
Technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices and reporting on audit outcomes
Knowledge of performance auditing will be an added advantage.
In-depth knowledge of prescripts and application to the audits
Closing date: 25 July 2025

(Kindly note the position is a fixed term for 1 Year)

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.

To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.
This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

(Kindly note the position is a fixed term for 1 Year)

Performance Auditor-Civil Engineering (Western Cape)

Requirement Overview

Performance audits are executed by multi-disciplinary teams. The role of the performance auditor is to bring the subject matter knowledge to the audit. The role of the performance auditor is focussed on knowledge of the audit topic. The performance auditor will, inter alia, conduct research and development and share subject matter expert insights during performance audits.

Plan, execute and report on a range of performance audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated. Maintain quality stakeholder relations and promote the value of performance audits. Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit.

Roles & Responsibilities

Plan, execute and report on a range of performance audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated. Manage the day-to-day running of the audit. Maintain quality stakeholder relations and promote the value of performance audits and diagnostic testing. Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit. Provide strategic inputs and implement the strategic plan of the business unit (BU).

Key Areas of Responsibility

Understand the government environment in which the AGSA work
Perform audits based on project management principles
Assist in planning of audit assignments
Execute audit plans
Collect data and information/evidence for audit and other assignment purposes
Analyse and interrogate data and information
Use various Civil engineering techniques, knowledge and experience in assessment of government service delivery projects during audits.
Interview and interrogate the auditee to establish facts during audits.
Compile audit technical reports
Compile audit working papers
Identify audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
Identify root causes and effects of audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas.
Use information and technology tools such as, audit accelerators and any other IT tools in performing audits
Assist the Infrastructure Centre of Excellence Management in executing any work related to the Centre.
Assist auditors in understanding technical concepts when executing technical audits.
Contribute to high-impact and relevant recommendations to government, programmes or audit areas
Contribute to best practices/guidelines
Research and development

Research complex and challenging audit themes arising from government priorities/programmes
Scan the environment, perform trend analyses and assess risks to identify audit themes and necessary interventions in government
People management

Develop personal leadership
Manage and take responsibly of own work
Monitor own deadlines
Internal Stakeholder engagement

Assist in maintaining an effective relationship with the regularity audit business units
Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit
Maintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interaction
Support the marketing of performance audits
Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences
External Stakeholder engagement

Build and maintain an effective relationships with auditees and other external stakeholders
Support initiatives within the BU to market performance audit products
Financial management

Manage own productivity and recoverability
Keep within allocated budget
Administration

Provide input on the planning of audits
Assist with organisational reporting needs
Submit time-sheets on time

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications

Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering
Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Registration (as candidate) with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience required in infrastructure field.
Public sector knowledge or exposure to government infrastructure projects will be advantageous.
A valid driver’s licence is essential.

Closing Statement

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.
Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Recruitment agencies are allowed to submit CV’s for people with disabilities

Closing Date: 24 July 2025

Senior Audit Manager – North West BU

Requirement Overview

The purpose of this position is to deliver the portfolio of audits, lead multiple teams responsible for the audit during the audit process (planning, execution and reporting) to ensure delivery of quality and value adding audits in compliance with auditing standards and relevant legislation in line with the AGSA strategy

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic function:

Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.
Product Management:

Audit planning, execution and reporting in line with the audit methodology and standards within the agreed upon timelines (take full responsibility and supervision of the audit teams);
Lead audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing and reporting on audits.
Review the teams’ work in line with audit methodology and standards.
Conduct quality control reviews of the work of the audit teams.
Ensure the timely completion of auditing engagements
Report audit outcomes.
Signing of audit reports based on the delegations.
Implement the status of records review for the portfolio of audits as planned
Stakeholder Management:

Scanning the environment to ensure clear understanding of auditees business requirements and to translate this into clear deliverables for the execution team and continuously getting feedback from stakeholders.
Formulate and report on the portfolio stakeholder engagement plan
Liaise and interact with key stakeholders & management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
Manage stakeholder information on MIS
People Management:

Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
Manage team performance to drive productivity.
Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
Contribute to effective administration of the BU training office.
Cascade Vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments.
Financial management and operational management:

Responsible for compiling the portfolio budget.
Manage the portfolio budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio
Manage debtor’s collection.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
Manage supply chain processes.
Conduct centre risk assessment.
Other Responsibilities:

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications should be amended to include CA, RGA and ACCA
Experience (Minimum of 6 years’ experience, with 4 years on Audit Manager or Technical Manager level

Closing Date: 31 July 2025

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.

To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Audit Manager – North West: Rustenburg Office

Requirement Overview

Responsible for the management of a portfolio of audits to ensure that the audit process (planning, execution, reporting etc.) is managed in an effective and efficient manner with the allocated resources and completed on time and according to relevant audit standards and legislation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Audit planning

Conduct research and engage with SM to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit process
Discuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risks
Discuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
Select the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out and engage them on the audit plans and budget
Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review
Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development
Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of auditees to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfully
Audit Execution

Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage auditees if the team encounters any challenges
Regularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for TA’s
Execute audit procedures and all working papers
Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committees
Constantly engage with manager to provide updates on audit progress and required support to complete the audit on time
Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that AM/AS report them on the schedule of uncorrected misstatements
Audit reporting

Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
Assist the SM in responding to questions from the auditee when the SM presents the audit and/or management report to the audit steering committee on the audit process and outcomes
Accurately capture and update ASMIS information
Review communication of audit findings and RFIs
Stakeholder engagements

Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process
Update the ASMIS stakeholder information
Liaise with key stakeholders at auditees (such as Audit/MPAC Committee meetings) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks
Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees
Liaise with private audit firms relating to contract out audits
People Management

Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning
Addressing any people matters that may arise from the team in partnership with relevant People Support BUs
Manage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals
Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA/ SAIGA requirements
Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff
Financial management

Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget
Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets
Manage project financials including budgets, timely billing and collection and variance recognition
Ad-hoc duties

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

Technical Competencies

Auditing

Technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices and reporting on audit outcomes

Financial management

Ability to plan and monitor the use of expenditure to meet organisational objectives and compliance. Ability to prepare and review budget documents or reports

Business administration

Knowledge of appropriate business practices and procedures. Ability to allocate resources, plan procurement and oversee budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the centre

Project management

Ability to provide oversight for projects and all related activities. Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline and ensure that actions are implemented to achieve the desired results of the project

Reporting

Ability to document and communicate the scope of work and findings and recommendations in line with relevant reporting standards or guidelines

Formal Education

Technical/professional Certification – CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification

Knowledge

Knowledge about PFMA and MFMA
Accounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principles
Knowledge of the Public Audit Act
Experience

Completed articles (3 years)
2 years post articles work experience as an Assistant Manager
Closing date: 31 July 2025

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