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Manager: Cyber Security Auditor

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.

Conduct specialised security reviews independently or in support of the allocated teams within the Business Unit in accordance with ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage strategic alignment

• Assist with the development and implementation of an IT effectiveness audit strategy in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation.
• Assist with the alignment of the IT Effectiveness strategy to the strategic objectives of the business unit.
• Manage teams to ensure alignment to the vision, mission, strategic goals and values of the AGSA.
• Provide feedback on the implementation/ achievement of strategic objectives to the relevant stakeholders.

Manage audits

Manage Network Security audits within the allocated time frame.
Manage Network Security audits in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation requirements.
Lead, direct and coordinate the portfolio of Network Security audits covering the three audit phases:
Planning
Execution
Reporting
Liaise with auditees on the provision of advice/ recommendations, setting up meetings, etc.
Initiate and lead meetings with the audit team regarding the direction and progress of the audits.
Provide guidance to managers and assistance on audit-related matters.
Ensure that all risks for the specific audit engagements are addressed. For example:
Appointment of specialist staff
Contract in and out
Conduct audit team visits to:
Review Work
Finalise The Audit
Conclude Working Papers
Prepare Audit Report
Attend meetings with the team and auditees.
Provide motivational talks and training to team members regarding auditing matters.
Facilitate the transfer of specialised skills for Network Security audits to the IT General Controls teams within the business unit.
Engage with contracted-out partners.
Manage all projects to ensure timeous delivery on milestones and the required quality of delivery.
Perform functions as required by an engagement manager in accordance with the policies of ISA and the AGSA.
Prepare and take responsibility for presentations.
Report back to the audit steering committees and audit committees on the planning, execution and reporting of the audits.
Manage Human Resources

Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets
Participate in securing the human resource requirements to ensure that deliverables will be met in accordance with the expected targets
Manage staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
Compile IPC’s and PDP’s
Conduct coaching sessions to ensure subordinates perform at the optimum level
Provide constant feedback to subordinates
Provide mentorship to subordinates
Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
Manage the development of staff and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan
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 PDF 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
Financial Management

Ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management.
Assist with negotiating budgets with regularity audit and ensure that RFAs are signed and submitted on time
Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost and quality
Review and approve timesheets, S&T and advances in line with the allocated budget
Monitor staff leave, training, non-recoverable activities and recoverability reports to ensure achievement of annual recoverability targets.
Provide input on the centre income budget
Assist with the review invoices of CWC before submission for approval
IT effectiveness

Assist in maintaining industry, information technology and audit knowledge, skills and abilities relating to cyber security, cloud computing, enterprise mobility operating systems, network environments, applications and database management systems, programming languages, LAN / WAN communication concepts, and system development processes.
Monitor trends within the information technology and government sectors to identify emerging areas of risk facing government.
Assist with the coordination of the portfolio of IT effectiveness audits covering:
Value-for-money IT audits
Effective and efficient deployment of IT infrastructure and services
Compliance with ECT and PoPI (Protection of Personal Information) acts

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualification

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

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent
Knowledge

Knowledge of Auditing
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
In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
In-depth knowledge and skills in assessing/ auditing the security on a networked environment, i.e.:
Knowledge/ skills in assessing the management and technical configuration of various types of firewalls.
Knowledge of various types of vulnerability detection tools, how to use them to enumerate vulnerabilities, and how to interpret outputs using the respective tool.
Knowledge/ skills in assessing the security and configuration of various operating system and database types.
Experience

Minimum 5 years IS auditing
Minimum 2-3 years managerial experience
Extensive experience in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Candidates with managing / conducting purple team exersises will be preferred.
Closing date: 24 August 2025

Senior IT Auditor – Cyber Security

Requirement Overview

To conduct audits in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product:

Conduct audits in terms of the three audit phases:
Planning
Execution
Audit conclusion
Plan the audit in terms of:
Participate in defining the objectives of the audit
Participate in defining the scope of the audit
Assessing the risks from source documentation
Compiling the audit plan
Conducting a walk through process with the relevant role players
Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
Execute tests to determine:
Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
Adequacy on goals
Reliability of information
Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Safeguarding of assets
Generate the audit findings
Submit the findings to Line Manager for input and review and effect the necessary amendments as indicated
Communicate to Line Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
Participate in 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
Conduct the audit in accordance with internal processes, policies and procedures
Conduct the audit within the allocated time frame
Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
HR Admin

Continually improve own competence through personal development as per Personal Development Plan (PDP):
Participate in learning and development programmes
Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Keep up to date with the latest developments at the AGSA
Participate in transformational initiatives encompassing change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity etc

Financial Management

Support the Manager in the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits
Manage projects efficiently and effectively in terms of time, cost and quality
Provide input into the planning of audits under her/his control:
Budget requirements
Organisational reporting
Adhere to budget allocations for the bookings of hours and expenses
Obtain approval from Line Manager for any expenses not budgeted for
Achieve own recoverability target

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, Computer Science or Informatics
Or

National Diploma in Auditing or IT
Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of Auditing
In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
Experience

Minimum 3 years Information Systems auditing experience
Cybersecurity / penetration testing skills will be advantageous

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

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: 24 August 2025

Senior Manager Strategic Audit Projects

Requirement Overview

JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is ensuring the successful delivery of the processes and activities of the business unit finance: RMU in relation to Contract work contracting (CWC) including secondments, pre-issuance (PIR), the Enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programme and to ensure that the audit processes function effectively and efficiently throughout the audit cycles.

Roles & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s)
Strategic Function
• Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
• Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.
• Monthly monitoring and evidence collation of BU BSC activities and proposed BSC scoring for initiatives and activities relating to this position.
• Monthly reporting on achievements, progress of projects and future-looking activities to the forums and governing structures of the organisation.
• Facilitate all processes to ensure that no irregular expenditure is created.

Product Management
Strategic Projects Management of Contract work contracting (CWC) – contracted in, contracted-out and secondments:
• Facilitate the process to analyse and optimise own hours revenue and CWC budgets per audit business unit (ABU) during the budget and forecast review process.
• Determine optimal usage for CWC and secondments for the organization as well as processes to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the CWC and secondment procedures and allocations.
• Facilitate the calculation of the CWC and secondment baselines allocations and charge out tariffs on an annual basis for approval by EXCO.
• Facilitate and monitor the process of implementation of the EXCO approved annual baseline calculation as well as detailed allocations for CWC audit firms and secondments against the approved principles, including the issue of baseline letters and detailed allocation letters to the firms.
• Oversee the processes of ad-hoc CWC and secondment allocation requests, overruns and condonement processes.
• Oversee and approve the processes of contract loading of all contracts entered with CWC firms and secondment firms.
• Manage and monitor CWC creditors on a monthly basis.
• Oversee the assessments of all CWC and secondments requests from audit business units (ABUs) and recommend for approval to DBUL/ BUL finance.
• Oversee the quality management CWC and secondment assessments processes in the organization, assist with dispute resolution between the ABU and CWC firms and recommend accountability actions for CWC and corrective action for ABUs to the DBULs ABU and DBUL finance.
• Implement processes, review, monitoring and recommendation of approvals where required to maintain the CWC database.
• Provide reporting to the DBUL on the status of the CWC and secondment processes monthly.
• Ensure that the CWC and secondment standard operating procedures and policies are updated, in place and are implemented.
• Ensure the effective implementation of ProcureWise for all approved suppliers and allocations by the ABU’s, CWC firms, secondment firms and RMU, including the active utilisation and monitoring of budgeted CWC versus actual on a daily basis.
• Determine and facilitate change management requirements within ProcureWise to enable the system to automate all CWC and secondment processes.
• Oversee the process of approval and change management of suppliers on ProcureWise.
• Implement CWC and secondment accountability framework as well as the supplier performance management framework for each PFMA and MFMA cycle. This include enforcement of MOA penalty clauses, in cycle dip sticks etc.
• Updating and implementing of CWC and secondment standard operating procedures (SOP) for ABUs as well as the consultation, socialization, roll-out and monitoring of the SOPs.
• Facilitating the updating and approval of PFMA and MFMA CWC and secondment MOAs for each audit cycle, at least 1 month before the commencement of the next audit cycle.
• Facilitating the annual CWC and secondments workshop.
• Establishment and management of the CWC forum with SAICA and CWC firms.
• Facilitating training with the CWC, secondment firms and ABU’s on an annual basis.
• Facilitating change management sessions with ABUs and CWC and secondment firms based on new developments on an annual basis.
• Implementation of system of quality management (SOQM) requirements to improve CWC and secondment audit quality.
• Prepare, update, recommend for approval and implementation of the secondment guidelines on an annual basis.
• Monitor all requirements relating to secondments, the process and corrective actions.
• Assist SCM to determine the Pre-issuance (PIR), CWC and secondment tender requirements. Assist with stakeholder engagements relating to the tender as well as administrative assistance to SCM during the tender evaluation process.
• Facilitate CWC, PIR and secondments tender refresh procedures if and when required.
• Conduct an annual due-diligence process on all CWC firms, PIR firms and PIR as well as secondment firms.
• Perform daily media scanning to identify any risks relating to CWC firms, PIR firms and PIR as well as secondment firms.

Strategic Projects Management of Enterprise and development programme (ESD):
• Develop the ESD strategy for approval by the DBUL and EXCO.
• Implementation, onboarding and socialization of the approved ESD strategy.
• Oversee the assessment and approval of firms applying to be on the ESD program.
• Oversee and approve the contract number creation and distribution of memorandum of agreement with the beneficiaries.
• Monitor the progress of beneficiaries through gap analysis monthly.
• Assess and approve all financial and non-financial support offered to ESD firms.
• Oversee and approve the process of compiling the portfolio of evidence of all the assistance offered to ESD beneficiaries.
• Provide reporting to DBUL on the status of the ESD programme monthly.
• Facilitate the graduation of the ESD firms from enterprise to supplier development.
• Assess and analyse the programme to identify weaknesses, bottlenecks or areas not functioning and introduce solutions.
• Perform research including benchmarking exercises in the industry to provide an enhanced ESD programme to its beneficiaries.
• Monitor the institutionalization of new initiatives in the programme and analyse its success rate through monthly reporting, including solutions.
• Prepare and take responsibility for the presentations of key projects to the key internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate onboarding processes for ESD firms as well as regular communication on actions required by the ESD firms.
• Develop and implement the change management plan for ABU’s, ESD firms and other internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management
• Develop and implement the CWC, secondments and ESD stakeholder engagement plan. •
• Liaise and interact with key stakeholders and management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support the business unit leaders in the management and enhancement of strategic relationships with key stakeholders for each strategic project including the CWC private firms, professional bodies, AGSA business units and other relevant organisations.
• Build AGSA reputation and public image through exemplary and effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Ensure that all BU stakeholder engagements are monitored and that necessary feedback is documented via establishing a formal reporting mechanism and framework.
• Take responsibility for the presentations of key projects to the key internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to all organizational requests and work with stakeholders in the execution of these ad-hoc projects.

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 and retain talent.
• Cascade Vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments.

Financial management and operational management .
• Manage the accruals emanating from the work of the CWC firms and ensure timely uploading of contracts.
• Contribute to the compiling of the BU budget.
• Manage the centre budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio.
• 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

BEHAVOURAL COMEPTENCIES
• Communication
• Drive Performance Excellence
• Embrace change
• Build Collaborative Relationships
• Leading others
• Business Acumen
• Strategic thinking

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, IFRS, GRAP and MCS
• Auditing qualifications and business skills
• Project management skills and co-ordination skills
• Information Technology
• Contract Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Risk Management

Formal Education
• Minimum qualification of CA (SA).

Experience
•A minimum of 7 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager level coordinating core activities of an organisation.

• At least 3 years’ post-article experience in the Audit environment, preferably with both public sector and private sector experience.
• Experience and exposure to external audits, finance and project managemen

Closing Statement

Applications closing date: 13 August 2025

Assistant Manager: Performance Audit Pretoria

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: 19 August 2025

Business Unit Leader

Requirement Overview

This role is accountable for the strategic direction, leadership, and performance of the business unit. The role also contributes to the formulation and implementation of the organisational strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function:

Contribute to the formulation and drive the implementation of the organisation’s long-term strategy.
Develop the Business Unit Balance Score Card (BSC) and oversee the implementation and reporting thereof.

Product Management:

Provide strategic direction for audit operations, ensuring the best overall quality of all audit outputs.
Ensure that assignments and/or engagements are adequately planned, resourced and performed in accordance with the audit methodology and standards.
Provide leadership support to sensitive, complex, and high-risk engagements.
Oversee the timely sign-off of all audit engagements.
Ensure quality delivery of critical AGSA reports (e.g. Sector, General, and Organisational Audit reports).
Ensure approval and effective management of Contract Work Creditors (CWC) and pre-issuance allocations.
Coordinate auditing activities and plans with other internal support stakeholders, e.g. Specialised Audit Service (SAS) activities to ensure objectives are met.
Signing of audit reports for significant and complex audits as per delegations.

Stakeholder Management:

Drive the strategic initiative of visibility through effective external engagements.
Accountable for the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan in line with the AGSA stakeholder engagement framework.
Engage with the stakeholders as per the engagement plan, which includes consideration for political sensitivity, complexity, and seniority.
Media engagement as per the AG delegations.
Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees regarding briefings on audit reports
/outcomes, as well as the Cultureshift 2030 initiatives.
Interact with and establish partnerships with professional bodies and higher learning institutions.
Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.

People Management:

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the BU in respect of:
Vision achievement/organisation alignment.
People Strategy commitments, including talent management and succession planning.
Implementation of AGSA transformation strategies.
Impact-driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an ongoing basis.
The improvement of culture and staff engagement within the BU.
Accountable for maintaining training office accreditation in compliance with the regulatory bodies.

Financial management and operational management:

Accountable for the sustainability and profitability of the Business Unit (BU).
Ensure that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently, and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity.
Ensure effective financial management of CWC.
Provide input on the opportunities to improve the efficiency of the organisation’s business operations.

Other responsibilities:

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks, and assignments not stipulated in the Job description as and when required.
Develop innovative solutions to navigate complex situations facing the Business Unit.

Skills, Experience & Education

Education

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

A minimum of ten years of relevant post-qualification experience is required, including at least six years in a senior management or executive-level role.

Senior Administrator – Mpumalanga x 3

Requirement Overview

To provide administrative support to the Business Unit.

Roles & Responsibilities

Debtors Management

Stakeholder interaction at various levels
Maintains telephone and personal contact with staff and clients on receivable matters
Generate and issue invoices and statements
Generate receivables reporting and Management Information System.
Reconcile daily bank deposits
Researches and applies unallocated cash.
Manages client accounts, accounts receivable write-offs and payments.
Operates office equipment including personal computer, copiers, fax machines and 10-key calculator.
Organizes and maintains up to date financial records.
Provides monthly financial and management reports.
Liaise with Legal and Finance business unit stakeholders
Assists in financial management and analysis
Organizes and maintains retention files for required period of time.
Training Office

Arranging induction for trainees in line with SAICA requirements.
Inviting trainees to register contracts on SAICA TCMS.
Checking registration documentation on SAICA TCMS for completeness and accuracy.
Managing SAICA TCMS system for all SAICA trainees.
Manage the training offices’ dashboard on SAICA TCMS
Coordinating SAICA membership fee payments and new applications.
Assisting with arrangements and preparation for SAICA Assessor training.
Scheduling and coordinating all internal training.
Liaising with external training providers for training requirements.
Registering and coordinating all external training.
Record keeping of all external training.
Ensuring trainees and assessors adhere to SAICA TSR/PSR/ANA and LOR/PDS deadlines.
Attending to all the SAICA training office compliance issues.
Assisting trainees with queries relating to SAICA Training Regulations.
Assisting trainees with the discharge process.
Assisting all role players with an understanding of SAICA’s Electronic Assessment Tool.
Taking minutes of all SAICA related meetings.
TA recruitment and logistical arrangements for career day visits
Financial matters

Internal control monitoring – cash advance 30/60 days and over, Unmatched purchase orders, conflict of interest declarations
(People Soft system) Purchase Orders: capture, receipt and voucher for payments.
Investigate financial queries
Drawing of reports for internal controls monitoring
Facilitate drafting of adhoc contracts within the limitations of scope as determined by the line manager
General office administration

Managing and maintaining information for the BSC.
Co-ordinating and monitoring the flow of tasks and assignments between DBUL BE and Senior Managers and managers.
Typing of documents, using MS Office.
Dealing with incoming email, faxes, post and forwarding it to relevant people.
Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests and handling them when appropriate.
Maintaining diary and making appointments
Makes travel and accommodation arrangements.
Set up and maintain paper and electronic filing systems for records, correspondence and other material
Assisting in general queries from staff regarding admin issues, e.g. Timesheets, studies, PeopleSoft functions and leave.
Keep diary for meetings booked in the office.
Management of petty cash and cash availability.
Control and issue refreshments.
Manage the requests for usage of pool vehicles in the centre.Organising and taking minutes at meetings between DBUL and direct reports.
And all other related administrative duties.

Skills, Experience & Education

Educational Background

Completed 3 Year qualification pref Finance/Commerce qualification
Expereince

3 years experience in professional environment
Sound stakeholder relations management experience
Exposure to the Legal aspects of debt collection
Proficient MS Office (Word,Excel and Outlook)
Good communication and report writing skills (written and verbal)
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours
Ability to perform at higher level/s in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
Closing date: 12 August 2025

Specialist: Data Architect 2 year contract

Requirement Overview

AGSA data architect’s role strategically oversee AGSA data migration activities, design and implement AGSA EDW and Data Lake solutions, data marts, and data stores while ensuring high levels of data availability. This individual is also responsible for defining data standards and models for the data lake.

The data architect will also evaluate and select all infrastructure components such as software, hardware, EDW, big data components, and networking capabilities.

The position reports to a Senior Manager: Strategy and Enterprise Architect.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Assess and cultivate long-term strategic goals for AGSA EDW and data lake in conjunction with data users, Business Units Leaders, clients, and other key stakeholders.
Coordinate and work with other technical staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
Plan and implement capacity and resource expansion to ensure EDW and data lake scalability.
Design and implement redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective availability, protection, and integrity of data assets
Support the implementation of the business unit balance score card (BSC) initiatives.
Acquisition and Deployment

Conduct research and make recommendations on ETL tools, EDW and data lake products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.
Evaluate, recommend, and select EDW and data lake components, including hardware, database management systems, ETL (extract, transform, load) software, data mining tools, and metadata management tools.
Operations Management

• Work with end users and BI and Analytics team to identify, create, and deliver reports according to requirements.
• Design and manage ETL, EDW, data lake improvement and growth projects.
• Identify inefficiencies and gaps in current EDW and data lake and leverage solutions.
• Identify data discrepancies and data quality issues, and work to ensure data consistency and integrity.
• Diagnose and resolve AGSA EDW and data lake requirements, access and performance issues.
• Oversee the Installation, management and configure relevant components to ensure AGSA EDW and data lake access.
• Monitor system details within the EDW and data lake, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Perform cost estimates for data migration between development, test, and production systems, and plan and coordinate these migrations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to data systems.
• Mentor and/or provide leadership to AGSA members of the team.

Stakeholder Management

Establish, build and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with relevant external stakeholders.
Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
Proactively interact with stakeholders to determine their needs and deliver on them accordingly.
Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve on the service delivery.
Work in collaboration with colleagues in the centre to ensure timeous delivery of the work.
Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).
People Management

Manage own performance.
Participate in the BU’s transformation, culture, and diversity and employment equity initiatives.
Commit to continuous learning and advancing of one’s skills so as to remain abreast with industry trends.
Financial management and operational management

Contribute to the compilation of centre budget, and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
Ensure compliance to the organisation’s governance processes, policies and processes.
Manage supply chain processes within own functional area.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the supervisor not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

• University degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or computer engineering and 10 years equivalent work experience.
• Certifications : relevant certification to Data Architecture practices

Compulsory TOGAF certification or other related certifications

Experience

• Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring, and supporting multi-terabyte data warehouses.
• Expert knowledge of the Hadoop ecosystem.
• Applied experience in big data components such as Hive, Scala, Python, NoSQL, Scoop, Flume, Kafka.
• Experience in components necessary to secure and classify the data lake.
• Experience with database platforms,
• Experience implementing data ecosystems with high data volume, high throughput, and various content structures.
• Strong understanding of relational database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Hands-on experience with data architecting, data mining, large-scale data modeling, and business requirements gathering/analysis.
• In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating systems
• Working technical knowledge of current systems software, protocols, and standards
• Experie0nce with data processing flowcharting techniques.
• Proven project management and data migration experience.
• Strong understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Senior Audit Manager – National E

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 – CA (SA) or ACCA or RGA
Experience – Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a Manager/Middle level.
Must have demonstrated experience of auditing complex IFRS auditees.
Audit experience of SOE audits will be advantageous
CLOSING DATE : 15 August 2025

Senior Manager Training Officer – National E

Requirement Overview

To act as Audit Product Champion and Training Officer at National E, representing Technical Audit Support (TAS) on a unit level.

We are seeking a highly skilled IFRS specialist to join our technical support team, with a focus on providing expert guidance to audit teams involved in the audit of State-Owned Entities (SOE’s). The successful candidate will be responsible for interpreting and applying complex IFRS standards, advising on technical accounting matters, and ensuring audit teams deliver high quality, IFRS-compliant audits in accordance with public sector regularity frameworks

Roles & Responsibilities

TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

IFRS Specific

Technical advisory :

Provide real-time IFRS technical support to audit engagement teams auditing state owned entities
Interpret and advise on complex and judgemental accounting areas such as leases, consolidation, fair value, impairments, provisions, revenue recognition, and financial instruments etc in line with IFRS.
Assist teams in evaluating compliance with both IFRS and applicable PFMA requirements
Audit support :

Review financial statements and working papers to ensure alignment with IFRS requirements and public sector audit expectations
Assis in preparing or reviewing IFRS position papers and audit technical memos.
Support teams during the planning, execution and finalisation stages of the audit, including review of management and audit reports
Training and capacity building :

Conduct technical training sessions and workshops for audit staff on IFRS standards and public sector-specific accounting issues.
Develop guidance tools and templates to improve audit quality and consistency.
Regulatory and standards compliance :

Monitor changes in IFRS and public sector reporting standards and assess their impact on SOE’s
Ensure proper application of IFRS in the context of the PFMA, Treasury regulations and AGSA audit methodology.
General support initiatives

Participate in the brainstorming of the AG’s product strategy / constantly provide any strategic input on technical matters to TAS
Serve as “first line of defense” in terms of technical queries (the key “technical advisor” at BU level)
Elevate queries not handled in previous point, to TAS, after sourcing local input and adding own comments.
Participate in PC meetings (and any forums that may require participation, given needs of the BU)
Comment on / coordinate BU comments on all draft technical documents (accounting and auditing)
Support all AG strategic product development initiatives, either personally or by overseeing the work of the BU champion
Quality Assurance :

Assist the BU in conducting peer and consistency reviews as allocated.
Support allocated teams during QC reviews and discussions
TRAINEE AUDITOR SCHEME :

Participate in strategic brainstorming around future of AG trainee auditor scheme
Take overall (coordination) responsibility for the management of the trainee auditor scheme
Handle all work of training officer (emphasis on PRs and ANAs)
Oversee supervisory work management relating to trainees, as well as the work of all assessors
Handle disputes arising from the TA performance assessment submissions or elevate to higher level
Monitor trainees progress and experience (as per system) and prompt corrective action in BU
Coordinate TA study support interventions
Manage Academic progress requirement
Provide a channel of information flow to BSO on any matters relating to trainees
Manage relationship with TAF structures
Participate in the central TRAINING OFFICERS forum
Oversee training office visits by any professional institute

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education :

CA(SA)
Registered with SAICA as CA(SA)
Registered with SAICA as an assessor/able to register within 3 months of appointment
Registered with IRBA as Registered Auditor/able to register within 3 months of appointment
Experience :

Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle manager level..
Experience as technical / training officer manager will be an added advantage
Technical understanding of audit environment, needs and standards practices to interpret information and address theoretical and practical problems in the BU.
Experience auditing or advising state owned entities or public sector client is highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and its application in complex group structures and public sector environments.
Closing Date : 18 August 2025

BI Developer – 24 months Contract

Requirement Overview

This role requires an experienced and highly skilled senior business intelligence specialist with expertise in Microsoft Stack, specifically with strong experience in data warehousing, data lake technologies, and Power BI. The incumbent will serve as the technical expert responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable business intelligence solutions using Microsoft technologies such as SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, and Power BI. Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather requirements, architect data warehouse and data lake solutions, create insightful reports and visualizations, and deliver actionable insights to meet stakeholder needs.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contributes to the strategy, vision, and governance of the BI and Data Analytics capability.
Drive best practices, iterative improvement, and innovation at the strategic deployment level.
Provide strategic support and identify opportunities in existing business processes for building reports and dashboards.
Function as an integrator between the business and technology to create business solutions.
Support the implementation of the centre Balance Score Card (BSC) project and initiatives.
Support define and manage best practices for our Data Warehouse. This may include payload design of source data, logical data modeling, implementation, metadata, and testing standards.
Support to set standards and ways of working with data across AGSA and Auditees, through collaboratively way.
Product Management

Support with the design and development of data warehouse solutions using Microsoft Stack, including SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient data models that support reporting, analytics, and data integration.
Design and implement ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into the data warehouse, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.
Designs, develops, and tests BI solutions such as databases, data warehouses, queries and views, reports, and performs data conversions, imports, and exports of data within and between internal (AGSA) and external Auditees.
Participates in workstream planning process including inception, technical design, development, testing and delivery of BI solutions.
Oversee end-to-end ownership of data projects and independently collaborate with business stakeholders in an agile environment to solve business problems.
Develop and maintain data transformation workflows using tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) or Azure Data Factory.
Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to integrate and process data from data lakes, leveraging technologies such as Azure Data Lake Storage and Azure Databricks.
Support with Optimize SQL queries and stored procedures for data retrieval and analysis, ensuring efficient performance and adherence to best practices.
Create visually appealing and interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations using Microsoft Power BI, enabling stakeholders to derive actionable insights from the data warehouse.
Implement data governance and security measures within the data warehouse environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining data privacy.
Monitor and optimize the performance of the data warehouse, identifying and addressing bottlenecks, and recommending improvements for scalability and efficiency.
Keep abreast of the latest advancements in Microsoft Stack, Power BI, data warehousing, and data lake technologies, evaluating and recommending new tools and techniques that can enhance our business intelligence capabilities.
Keep abreast with the latest trends and advancements in Business
Intelligence/Data Analytics technologies and identify opportunities for innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, and IT teams, to understand business requirements and deliver impactful insights.
Maintains the quality of the Metadata Repository by adding, modifying, and deleting data.
Provides input to the development of data/information quality metrics.
Provide guidance, training, and problem-solving assistance to other team members.
Tracks, monitors and analyses performance and production issues, and implements improvements.
Stakeholder Management

Establish, build, and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with relevant internal/external stakeholders.
Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
Proactively interact with stakeholders to determine their needs and deliver on them accordingly.
Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers in order to continuously improve service delivery.
Work in collaboration with various teams to ensure timeous delivery of the work.
Establish and maintain relations with recognized professional bodies within their own professional sphere.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).
People Management

Manage own performance to drive productivity.
Motivate, coach and mentor junior staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation and culture plans.
Financial management and Operational Management

Contribute to the compilation of centre budget and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
Ensure compliance with AGSA policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.
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

Minimum 3-year Bachelor’s/ Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (NQF 7). Honours /Master qualification will be advantages.

· Relevant certifications in Microsoft Stack, Power BI, and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) are desirable.

Experience/ Requirements

Minimum 8 years of proven work experience as a Business Intelligence Specialist or similar role, with a focus on the Microsoft Stack, expertise in data warehousing, data lake technologies, and Power BI development.

· Experience in working with/in SQL Server, Azure Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Power BI.

· Experience working in an agile and waterfall development environment, following best practices for project management and collaboration.

Closing Date: 15 August 2025

Manager: Fixed assets

Requirement Overview

To safeguard and control the AGSA assets by maintaining proper fixed asset registers and ensures accurate financial reporting, depreciation tracking, and compliance with accounting standards. Proper fixed asset accounting ensures that a company complies with these standards and can accurately report its financial position.

Developing and implementing internal controls to protect and manage fixed assets. Working with other departments, such as ICT, SCM and facilities, to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of fixed assets

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Supporting informed decision-making, optimizing asset utilization, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This includes providing timely financial asset information, recommending and updating accounting policies, and participating in strategic planning related to asset management.

Product Management
Quality Control Management:

Develop and implement FA Standard Operating Procedures.
Implement and monitor assets and inventory management policies.
Ensure that FAR is complete and adheres to the requirements of IFRS.
Review the accuracy of acquisitions, disposals and transfers to ensure that FAR is updated.
Ensure that approvals are obtained for all purchases of FA.
Ensure that asset descriptions are proper, complete and categorised in accordance with the SOP.
Ensure there’s adequate controls in the issuing of barcodes to the BUs.
Oversee receipt, issuing, disposing and custody of all notebooks.
Control replacement and acquisitions of notebooks.
Monitor classification of assets on the assets register to ensure that the depreciation runs in accordance with the accounting policy.
Review the accuracy of costs and ensure Specialists process cost adjustments where incorrect costs were capitalised to the register.
Review the FAR to ensure that all assets are correctly classified and ensure Specialists reclassify assets in wrong categories.
Review and approve transactions captured by Specialists.
Ensure that monthly FA procedures and controls are done, before FAR are updated from the general ledger.
Perform monthly FA reconciliations with general ledger.
Review and create correcting journals.
Suggest and assume responsibility for all FA system changes and testing.
Review the policy on assets’ useful lives, i.e. change in estimate, created new procedures and procedure manuals.
Plan and oversee annual fixed assets verification, nationally

Stakeholder Management
Contribute within specific sphere of responsibility to the achievement of the service level agreements reached with internal stakeholders;
Ensure within specific sphere of responsibility that all BU’s asset counts are properly evaluated and informed of the scoring;
Ensure within specific sphere of responsibility that all BU’s fixed asset registers are current and contain information that is complete, accurate and reliable;
Actively contribute to good relationships between the fixed asset function and its internal stakeholders;
Develop and implement action plans for the improvement of stakeholder relationships
Contribute within specific sphere of responsibility to the achievement of the service level agreements reached with internal stakeholders;
Ensure within specific sphere of responsibility that all BU’s asset counts are properly evaluated and informed of the scoring;
Ensure within specific sphere of responsibility that all BU’s fixed asset registers are current and contain information that is complete, accurate and reliable;
Actively contribute to good relationships between the fixed asset function and its internal stakeholders;
Develop and implement action plans for the improvement of stakeholder relationships
External Stakeholders

Maintain an updated database for all insurance and asset activity;
Provide assets information when required for insurance claims, i.e. Net book values;
Keep a complete audit trail of all insurance claims and follow up on outstanding claims;
Implement fixed asset and insurance strategies;
Liaise with Internal & External auditors and provide management comments for all audit findings;
Follow up on audit queries, develop and implement action plans.
Internal Stakeholders

Assist with the analysis of trends of FA;
Continuously educate employees regarding the controlling and safeguarding of assets;
Learning and growth

Provide appropriate asset information for timely dissemination to the business units;
Ensure timely resolution of problems that may arise in relation to the asset management activities of the office;
Identify and manage non-conforming BU’s;
Create training manuals for internal stakeholders such as BUAMs, EA’s and Asset Champions to explain updates made to assets policies & procedures as well as using the asset tool.
People Management
To develop staff in line with the AGSAs strategic initiative of “Strengthening of Human Resources”
Manage and monitor the performance of staff;
Develop Fixed Assets Specialists;
Compile IPC’s for all staff and ensure that performance appraisals are done on time;
Ensure the alignment of IPC’s, the BSC, position profiles and required competencies.

Financial management and Operational Management
Prepare FISP budget (Capex and Operational);
Review and analyse AGSA Capex;
Review commentary on Capex vs budget;
Calculate and monitor depreciation trends.

Other Responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)
Assist with the implementation of the fixed asset strategy;
Adhere to the FA policies and processes;
Follow due process when managing non-conforming stakeholders;
Ensure that the BU BSC is implemented and targets achieved on a monthly basis;

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education
B Com (Accounting) or equivalent
Experience
Minimum of experience with at least 7 years’ experience in asset management and 3 years in Middle management.
Other Related Technical Areas
Knowledge of IFRS standards.
Able to work on PeopleSoft programmes.
Knowledge of MS Office and excel
Closing Date – 15 August 2025

Performance Auditor- Audit (Kwazulu – Natal )

Requirement 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 12 August 2025

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Assistant Audit  Manager – Eastern Cape BU

Requirement Overview

To assist in the management of a portfolio of audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated and to meet the requirements of the PFMA and MFMA timelines. To guide trainee accountants in their development and their abilities and manage the complete day-to-day running of the audit whilst maintaining client relations on behalf of my audit manager and team.

Roles & Responsibilities

Audit

Compilation of audit plans
Completion of quality and cost-effective audit
Drafting management letters
Reporting on audit findings
Updating manager & senior manager on progress made
Attendance of audit committee/steering committee meetings
People

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

Providing input where audit manager requires input such as planning of audits under her/his control; budget and other organizational reporting needs

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualification

CA(SA), RGA or ACCA
Minimum Requirements

Accounting & Auditing should be the major focus areas
3 years in auditing/accounting environment together with completed articles.
It will be required of the successful candidate to have good experience and knowledge of GRAP, MCS and IFRS
Closing date: 12 August 2025

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