Public Protector South Africa Jobs – 04 July 2026

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Internal Auditor: IT Audit

Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference: PPSA 01/07/2026
Remuneration: R487 197.00 – R573 897.00 per anun plus benefits

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Manager: Internal Audit, the successful incumbent is accountable
to conduct IT audits per the annual audit plan.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Auditing/ Information Technology/
  Computer Sciences/ Commerce related qualification.
• Certifications such as CISA/ CGEIT/ CRISC or CISM will be an added advantage.
  SAP qualifications or certifications will be an added advantage.
• Certification in Data analytics would be advantageous.
• ISACA or IIA membership would be advantageous.
• Relevant 4 years’ IT auditing experience including IT General Controls Reviews
  and Application Controls Review.
• IT auditing experience gained in a Large Company and/or auditing
  or advisory firm with a similar size to PP

Attributes:

• Transparency
• Accountability
• Courtesy
• Team player
• Integrity

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Planning, organising and coordinating.
• Personal mastery.
• Judgment and decision making.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• IT General Controls Reviews and Application Controls Review is essential Data
  analytics.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Data analytics experience is essential.
• SAP auditing experience will be an advantage.
• Network security/ vulnerable testing experience will be an advantage.
• Experience using Teammate to document audit work will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of IT Audit frameworks (for e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO2700 etc.)
• Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
  Auditing.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Audit Management

• Develop Audit Plan.
• Prepare the notification letter to be sent to the client in accordance with the approved annual
  audit plan.
• Conduct preliminary survey on the area or processes to be audited.
• Prepare the Audit Planning Memorandum for the audit.
• Prepare process flows and system descriptions.
• Prepare Risk and Controls Matrix and perform and evaluate the adequacy of controls.
• Prepare the audit program based on the outcome of the preliminary survey.
• Timely submission of planning documents to IT Audit Manager for review.
• Conduct introductory meetings with the auditee to discuss the area to be audited.
• Prepare audit file and cross-reference all working papers to audit evidence in accordance with the
  Quality Assurance standards.
• Taking inputs from Seniors/Supervisors and appropriately and accurately applying comments and/
  or feedback.
• Prepare Quality audit file that comply with the IIA standards and Audit department methodology.
• Provide assurance and recommend controls in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations
  and National Treasury frameworks.

Conduct Audits

• Conduct audits as per the audit program and provide reasonable assurance regarding the
  effectiveness of controls.
• Document working papers and cross-reference all the working papers in accordance with the
  Quality Assurance standards.
• Download data from the system being audited and perform data analysis using auditing software
  such as ACL.
• Draft audit findings substantiated by valid audit evidence, identify root causes and provide practical
  recommendations.
• Discuss findings with auditee during the course of the audit to ensure the accuracy of the findings.
• Timely submission of draft audit findings to IT Audit Manager.
• Address and respond to IT Audit Manager’s review notes.
• Conduct follow-up on previous audit findings.

Reporting

• Draft audit report with findings and substantiated by valid audit evidence,
  identify root causes and provide practical recommendations.
• Attend to Audit Manager’s review notes.
• Obtain management comments and action plans.
• Conduct exit meeting with the auditee and prepare minutes of the meeting.
• Identifying and reporting on standard criteria, making reference to
  applicable Acts, regulations and policies that might have been
  contravened.
• Aid in the development of functional reporting systems, for management,
  project or performance reporting.
• Report regularly and periodically perform necessary submissions as and
  when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management
  decisions.

Stakeholder Management

• Aid in proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and
  external stakeholders.
• Aid in the maintenance of relationships with vendors, service providers
  or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are
  invoiced and paid on time.

Enquiries: Ms Minah Molokomme @ tel (012) 366-7144

Note: All appointments will be made in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 12-month probation period which may be extended to 18 months will be applicable. The successful
candidates will be expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and a performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their portfolios of evidence (POEs). Successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.

The Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill the vacancy.

Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV, 3 contactable references, copies of qualifications, a valid Driver’s License and ID document. Applications
not complying with the above requirements will be disqualified.

Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Public Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of represantivity (race, gender and
disability).

Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows to the following email address: applications01@pprotect.org

CLOSING DATE: 17 July 2026 at 16:30

Provincial Head: KwaZulu-Natal

Location: KwaZulu Natal, Durban
Reference: PPSA 02/07/2026
All-inclusive
salary pacakage: for not legally qualified candidates
and R1, 555 527.00 all-inclusive package
per annum (In line with OSD dispensation
for legally qualified professionals)

Role Overview:

Serving as the Provincial Head of KwaZulu-Natal office. The incumbent will
report to the Executive Manager: Provincial Investigations and will be
responsible for the overall leadership, strategic management and operational
performance of the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office. The role entails
overseeing investigations, stakeholder relations, outreach programmes,
corporate services, financial management and governance functions while
ensuring effective implementation of the constitutional mandate of the Public
Protector South Africa.

Qualifications and Experience:

•A degree or equivalent qualification in any of the following fields: Law i.e. LLB or B
Proc, Public Administration/ Forensic Investigations/Policing, Accounting and
Internal Auditing • A post graduate qualification in any of the above-mentioned fields
will be an added advantage. •Eight (8) years relevant work experience, of which 5
years should have been at middle management level •Knowledge of auditing
or investigation techniques. •Proven Project management skills
•Advanced communications skills •Proven drafting and report-writing skills
•Ability to work long hours and under pressure •Ethical conduct Integrity
•Service delivery/ Customer orientation Innovation valid driver’s license is
compulsory •Attention to detail •Experience in an investigation environment wil
be an added advantage. •Experience in leading and managing
multidisciplinary investigation teams •Ability to engage effectively with
Executive Authorities, Accounting Officers, and Civil Society Organisations.
•Proven stakeholder management and conflict-resolution skills.
•Demonstrated experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary
investigation teams in a complex public sector environment.•Experience
managing high-profile, politically sensitive and systemic investigations will be
an advantage.

Skills Competencies and Knowledge

• Computer literacy • Knowledge of public procurement and recruitment
  processes • Excellent people skills and interpersonal relations • Excellent
  leadership and management skills • Knowledge of the functioning of State
  institutions/organs of State • Analytical thinking and skills • Legal drafting,
  Interpretation and Research skills • Knowledge of forensic investigations
  and/or internal auditing • Problem solving skills • Good Communication skills
• Planning and Organising skills • Networking skills • Strategic
  Planning • Financial management skills • Knowledge of PFMA and MFMA,
  Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations.• Experience in
  budget management and financial oversight.• Knowledge of corporate
  governance principles • Strategic thinker • Attention to detail • Deadline
  driven • Collaborative • Customer focused • Work under pressure • Results
  orientated • Sound knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South
  Africa.• Knowledge of Administrative Law and Constitutional Law.
• Knowledge of Chapter 9 Institutions and their mandates • Understanding of
  Good Governance and Public Accountability frameworks

Attributes:

Transparency • Courtesy • Team player • Integrity

Key responsibilities and duties:

Strategic direction and leadership

• Provide executive oversight of investigations, stakeholder engagement,
  outreach programmes and corporate support functions to ensure efficient
  and effective service delivery.
• Foster a high-performance culture through effective leadership, people
  management, capacity building and accountability mechanisms.
• Represent the Public Protector South Africa at provincial strategic forums
  and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, including
  government departments, municipalities, legislatures, state institutions
  and civil society organisations.
• Develop and maintain annual performance plan for the province.
• Manage and ensure that operational and strategic targets are met.

Investigations Management

Manage all investigations in line with investigation plans speedy resolution of
matters

• Maintain a quality assurance system for all investigations and statistical reports
• Monitor the implementation of the Public Protector remedial action and
  recommendations
• Maintain an effective complaints management process for the provincial office
• Conduct legal research
• Conduct investigations, including forensic investigation and supervision thereof
• Identify and mange complaints to be resolved through alternative dispute
  resolution (ADR) mechaism

Outreach and Stakeholder Management

• Lead and manage outreach activities in the Province
• Establish and maintain good relations with key stakeholders in the
  province
• Make presentations and representthe Public Protector at a strategic
  level without fear, favour or prejudice
• Guide and supervise Senior Investigators and Investigators and monitor
• Ensure adherence to turn-around times for investigations
• Ensure that all investigations comply with service standards
  the workl

Management of All Support and Administrative Services within the PPSA Provincial Office

de strategic leadership and oversight of provincial operations, including
human capital management

• Oversee and ensure effective management of the provincial budget in line
  with governance and financial accountability frameworks
• Direct the management and optimisation of provincial facilities to support
  operational efficiency
• Lead and coordinate all corporate services functions to ensure integrated,
  efficient, and complaint service delivery across the province

Enquiries: Ms Zandile Luthuli @ tel (012) 366 7031

Note: All appointments will be made in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 12-month probation period which may be extended to 18 months will be applicable. The successful
candidates will be expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and a performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their portfolios of evidence (POEs). All successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.

The Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill the vacancy

Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV, 3 contactable references, copies of qualifications, a valid Driver’s License and ID document. Applications
not complying with the above requirements will be disqualified.

Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Public Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of represantivity (race, gender and
disability).

Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows to the following email address: applications@pprotect.org

CLOSING DATE:17 July 2026 at 16:30

We wish you all the best with your applications