Internal Auditor: IT Audit

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

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 PPSA will be advantageous

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

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.

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

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

We wish you all the best with your applications