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Compliance Specialist
Listing reference: agsa_000189
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Compliance Manager in defining, managing and monitoring the risk of non-compliance to applicable legislation, as part of the overall risk management processes.
Job description
Strategic Function
- Support the Compliance Manager in identification, assessment, monitoring and communication of compliance risks and the related impact on the AGSA.
Product Management
- Maintain the regulatory compliance universe, and ensure that it is updated with recently identified regulatory requirements.;
- Facilitate the process of conducting compliance risk assessments on regulatory compliance universe.
- Develop the compliance risk management plans (CRMP’s) for legislation provided in the compliance universe.
- Facilitate the roll-out of the CRMP provisions to the affected business units and facilitate the self-assessment as conducted by the action owners.
- Conduct routine and ongoing compliance monitoring to ensure that implementation of compliance risk programs to meet legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor policy development, approval and implementation processes to ensure compliance to policy framework.
- Co-ordinate reviews of policies/frameworks ensure that process owners are reminded of policies/frameworks that are due for review
- Integrate with the overall risk management function to ensure alignment of compliance processes to risk management processes as defined in the risk management framework.
- Perform administrator role on the governance compliance and risk systems (GRC) and engage with ICT & external providers in ensuring that the GRC systems functions optimally.
- Prepare periodic reports on areas of responsibility.
Stakeholder Management
- Ensure promotion of an effective compliance culture through appropriate training interventions and awareness campaigns.
- Co-ordinate the review and roll-out of the compliance management framework/policy and annual compliance plans with relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain stakeholder relationships within the organisation and facilitate resolution of compliance queries.
Attend and participate in presentations and knowledge sharing sessions.
People Management
- Manage own performance.
- Participate and/or take lead in the BU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives.
Attend to PDP training sessions as arranged.
Financial management and operational management
- Ensure efficiency and ensure that cost saving measures are adhered to.
- Ensure compliance to the AGSA policies and procedures.
- Adhere to internal control processes.
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.
Minimum requirements
- This position requires a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Auditing, Risk Management or Law.
The following will be an added advantage;
- Compliance or risk management qualification
- Compliance Institute of South Africa or Organisational risk practitioner certification
- In addition, the incumbent requires minimum 3years work experience.
Added advantage: Work experience within compliance and risk management
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Performance Audit: Infrastructure (KZN)
Listing reference: agsa_000188
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Construction Engineering/Civil Engineering
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To utilise the specialist expertise / knowledge to plan, execute and report on a range of audits (both integration and stand-alone performance audits) in an effective and efficient manner and ensure that the audit work is executed in compliance with the applicable quality standards.
Job description
Audit Functional Areas
Planning
• Assist in the planning of audit plans for both integration and performance audits
Execution
• Execute audit / technical procedures according to principles and applicable auditing standards
• Collect and analyse data and information for audit and other assignment purposes
• Analyse budgets and annual financial statements
• Obtain appropriate and factually correct audit evidence
• In collaboration with audit team, execute technical audit procedures on selected audits either in the infrastructure field or other relevant areas
• Consistently update the manager on the status of the selected audits
• Complete audit working papers
• Attend steering committee meetings (at least two per audit; first and final steering committee meetings) with departments and related senior management
• Assessing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities on infrastructure projects (applicable to infrastructure field)
• Assessing cost analysis for infrastructure projects
• Review risk assessments, value management and cost control reports on selected projects
• Analyzing the costings for tenders awarded by government departments on selected projects
• Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed and high impact audit reports on audited projects
Reporting
• 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
• Knowledge sharing (audit insights, key risks from research and general knowledge)
• Contribute to compiling high-quality impactful reports
• Contribute to compiling high-impact and relevant recommendations on government programmes or audit focus areas
• Contribute to developing best practices/guidelines
Research and Development
• Conduct research on audit themes arising from government priorities/programmes
• Analyse the data and provide a report on identified themes
Stakeholder Engagements
• Build and maintain an effective relationship with auditors, auditees and other internal / external stakeholders
• Assist with the integration of performance audit procedures at regularity audit
• Maintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interaction
• Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences
• Support initiatives within the BU to market performance audit products
Financial Management
• Manage own productivity and recoverability
• Account accurately for own expenditure
• Manage budget effectively for audit that they are specifically assigned to
Ad-hoc duties
• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
• Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or any approved built environment etc.
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
Professional Registration
• Registration (as candidate) with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience required in infrastructure/built environment field
Knowledge
• Public sector knowledge or exposure to government infrastructure projects will be advantageous.
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.
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Risk Specialist
Listing reference: agsa_000187
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The purpose of this role is to provide support to the risk management function on the management of risks associated with the requirements of the International Standard on Quality Management 1 (ISQM). This entails the identification (including continuous identification), assessment, mitigation, monitoring and reporting on the associated risks.
Job description
Strategic Function
- Support the implementation of the BU Balance Score Card (BSC)
initiative as it relates to the ISQM. - Development and periodic refinement of the ISQM risk management
strategy and implementation plan.
Product Management
ISQM risk management processes:
- Application of the risk management process within the ISQM
process. - Ensure an ongoing understanding of the ISQM requirements and
keep abreast of any news or developments relating to the standard. Undertake period environmental scanning on any ISQM related
risks.
Planning:
- Develop a plan for the execution of risk management activities in
accordance with the risk management policy. - Keep abreast of organisational activities as they relate to ISQM.
- These include the various oversight committee workplans and
submission dates to those committees. - Develop and maintain an up-to-date ISQM Risk Register that is
aligned to the risk management policy, where the following key
processes are undertaken.
Risk identification:
- Periodically facilitate the identification of ISQM related risks.
Risk assessment:
- Perform periodic assessments of the risks relating to ISQM, in line
with the risk management policy. Risk monitoring: - Periodically monitor the risk register in line with commitments made
by action and risk owners. Risk reporting:
Prepare periodic reports on the risks relating to ISQM. - Perform continuous risk identification and monitoring to ensure that
the ISQM risk register is relevant and reflects current environmental
factors.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and
external stakeholders. - Liaise with relevant key internal and external stakeholders to ensure
effective coordination, communication and coverage of relevant
ISQM related risk issues. - Support the risk manager in engaging with relevant stakeholders to
ensure effective stakeholder management. - Continuously update or inform the risk manager on issues arising
from the audit. - Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries
received, getting the relevant information and formulating
appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
People Management
- Manage own performance to drive productivity.
- Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/
culture plans. - Provide support to the management team with regard to centre
management and other people related tasks.
Financial Management and Operational Management
- Ensure compliance to 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.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum qualification of a 3-year National diploma in Risk Management,
auditing or equivalent. - Registration with a recognised institute focused on risk management such
as the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa (IRMSA), the Institute of
Internal Auditors (IA), etc. will be an added advantage. - Minimum 3 years’ experience (post qualification).
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Audit Manager – Northwest
Listing reference: agsa_000186
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Rustenburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven professional to lead a portfolio of audits and manage multiple audit teams across the full audit lifecycle, from planning and execution through to reporting. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, value-adding audits that comply with auditing standards and relevant legislation, while contributing to the successful execution of the AGSA strategy. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, stakeholder management, and quality oversight to ensure audit outcomes that enhance accountability, strengthen governance, and create meaningful impact within the public sector environment.
Job description
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.
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
- CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification
Experience and Knowledge
- Completed articles (3 years)
- Two years work experience as an Assistant Manager.
Advantageous
- Prior experience in developing and implementing data analytics is required.
- Experience in auditing complex taxation environments will be advantageous.
- Experience in technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices, and reporting on audit outcomes.
- Experience in planning and monitoring the use of expenditure to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
- Experience in budget preparation and reviewing budget documents or reports.
- Experience in MFMA and PFMA.
- Implementation of CAATS.
- Preferably registered with SAICA as an assessor.
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting framework.
- Experience in auditing complex taxation and financial instrument environments
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 organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.
Preference will be given to candidates within the hiring Business Unit
False & Inaccurate information provided will result in a disqualified application
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Technical Audit Manager (Northwest)
Listing reference: agsa_000185
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing
Location: Rustenburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the Audit Product Champion (PC) within the Audit Business Unit (ABU), disseminate information, ensure quality in the application of technical processes, provide technical support to auditors and facilitate technical training.
Job description
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Function
· Provide support to the PC in the implementation and monitoring of the business unit (BU) Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives.
Product Management
Technical Support:
· Provide support to the PC to address technical queries and escalate queries where necessary and disseminate the information to the relevant stakeholders.
· Participate in meetings or any other forums to provide technical support and stay abreast of developments with regards to technical committees.
· Review and coordinate ABU commentary on draft technical documents prior to submission to the PC for final review and sign off.
· Coordinate the BU approach to quality management for all audits in consultation with the PC.
· Review and monitor reporting to ensure a basic level of consistency exists to allow for the consolidation of information for general reporting.
· Coordinate the consolidation and review of BU information for general report and provide support to the PC in the finalisation of the general report final draft prior the central review.
· Provide assistance to the PC with internal quality and peer reviews.
Technical Training:
· Provide support in the process of identifying BU training needs as well as monitoring of the delivery of training for the BU.
· Compile the annual ABU technical training plan.
· Conduct practical training sessions for audit business units on the AGSA methodology.
· Provide inputs into the budgeting for all technical training events.
· Facilitate the scheduling of annual training events in consultation with the relevant internal BUs.
· Participate, where possible in the delivery of training and evaluation of training material.
Research and Development:
· Conduct research, review and analysis of legislation, auditing and accounting standards and various internal processes.
· Apply research outcomes in the formulation of relevant initiatives, project charters and make appropriate recommendations to the PC in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice.
· Formulate technical procedures and guidelines to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of executing the audit.
· Conduct practical training sessions to the ABU on the new or amended accounting standards and practices.
Learnership Programme Support: ovide assistance to training officer (TO) if separate from PC.
· Provide support to the training offer in the coordination of the learnership programme.
· Provide support to the TO with the overview of work management relating to trainee auditors.
· Monitor trainee’s progress and experience and ensure prompt corrective action in ABU.
· Respond to management information system (MIS) provided by external “process management” capacity relating to study support.
· Provide support to the TO with the management of the academic progress requirement and coordinate study support interventions for the trainee auditors.
· Address trainee auditor queries in conjunction with administrative support and escalate to the TO where appropriate.
· Provide a channel for the dissemination of information from the internal BUs on matters relating to trainees, in conjunction with administrative support.
· Assist with the induction of trainees as and when required
Stakeholder Management
· Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Trainee Auditor Forum (TAF).
· Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with the relevant guidelines.
· Support the PC on the various engagement with stakeholders.
· Communicate technical processes and requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders.
· Attend and participate in technical sessions or meetings and upon request by the PC.
People Management
· Manage own performance.
· Participate in the BU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives.
· Participate in the implementation of initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
· Provide on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the audit team.
· Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements.
Financial management and operational management
· Ensure efficiency and that costs saving measures are adhered to.
· Ensure compliance to the AGSA policies and procedures.
· Adhere to internal control processes.
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.
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
· This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.
Experience
· Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience operating at an assistant/junior management level.
· Added advantage: Incumbent currently occupying an Audit Manager role.
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 organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.
Preference will be given to candidates within the hiring BU
False & Inaccurate information provided will result in a disqualified application
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
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Manager: Risk and Ethics Enablement
Listing reference: agsa_000184
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
To develop and drive a strategy within REBU to ensure achievement of AGSA constitutional mandate. The role mainly exists to assist the SM with design and implementation of ESP and RMSP initiatives, including end-to-end process review and design
Job description
Risk strategy
- Assist with primary responsibility for the implementation of the strategic initiatives related to risk, ethics, complaints, internal control and compliance functions,
- Manage actions items and matters arising for execution and resolution.
- Assists with secretariat work on REBU strategies, by arranging and preparing strategic meetings, minutes and monitoring matters arsing.
- Assist with project management responsibility for all R &E strategic initiatives
- Assist in tracking and managing strategic initiatives and ensure seamless execution of the initiatives
- Track and follow-up the progress and completion according to the journey maps and defined timelines.
- Draft progress update reports on all deliverables at BU, exco, and audit committee levels.
- Prepare content on research and benchmarking relevant to selected initiatives on the strategies Engage in knowledge sharing with the team to impart skill on strategic development and execution.
- Prepare content and manage engagements with relevant stakeholders on their contributions to the strategic initiatives.
- Assist with development and communication of Risk and Ethics business unit (REBU) policies, procedures and framework.
- Assist with development of risk mitigation strategies, processes and project management model for the organization’s critical risks or gaps and monitor the implementations.
- Assist with development and implementation of a business continuity strategies in response to the organisational risks on business resilience.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Assist with REBU strategy, processes and Business Continuity Management education and training from time to time.
- Ensure that a culture of effective risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management is continuously communicated and reinforced.
- Communicate risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management strategies with all stakeholders.
- Prepare material or content to conduct roadshows with all stakeholders (internal and external) to sensitive them on AGSA risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management strategies.
People Management
- Manage human resource in the team which involves:
- Facilitate the provision of adequate staffing within the team.
- Coordinate the development of job descriptions, job evaluation of posts within the team.
- Manage performance of the team.
- Coordinate the development of employee competencies to be in line with the MQF within the team
Financial Management
- Assist in managing and reporting on the centre budget in accordance with the approved finance policies.
Ad hoc projects
- Perform all SM and BUL’s projects as and when required.
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
Degree in Commerce, ethics, risk management, project management, strategy or appropriate qualification
Knowledge on IESBA Code of Ethics, ISO 31000, COSO framework, compliance institute of Southern Africa (CISA) framework will be an advantage.
Familiarity with the public sector will be beneficial
Exposure to SOQM and other financial sector compliances will be an advantage.
Experience
3-5 years’ experience preferably in strategic projects or project management focusing on governance, risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management or related environment.
3-5 years’ experience conducting risk, ethics, complaints and compliance, strategy, project management.
NB: Kindly note that this position is offered on a five (5) year fixed-term contract.
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 organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.
False & Inaccurate information provided will result in a disqualified application
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.
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Project Manager Reporting and Methodology
Listing reference: agsa_000182
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: External Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
Ready to lead projects that make an impact? Join the Auditor-General of South Africa as a Project Manager within Reporting and Methodology (R&M) and take responsibility for delivering strategic projects from planning through to successful implementation. We are looking for an experienced project professional who can confidently manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, governance, stakeholders and project teams while ensuring quality outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.
Job description
The purpose of this role is to manage the planning and delivery of the reporting and methodology
(R&M) projects in accordance with the AGSA Project Management Framework.
This includes risk management, project change control and ensuring that projects are completed
on time, on budget, to quality standards, and within agreed scope. The incumbent is also
responsible for applying the approved methodologies and software tools in order to plan, control,
and monitor people, processes, and other components necessary for effective delivery of the
projects.
This position reports to the Business Unit leader.
Strategic Function
- Contribute to the management of R&M projects in the AGSA’s operating environment.
- Support the implementation of the Score Card of the business unit.
Project management:
- Create and executes project plans and revises them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Review project proposals or plans to determine time frames, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and allotment of available departmental resources to various project phases.
- Analyse project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
- Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks.
- Implement an appropriate project communication plan.
- Conduct project risk assessment and mitigation.
- Monitor and manage any cross-project dependencies in resourcing and/or technical deliverables.
- Continuously benchmarks project management performance to identify improvements and achieve higher capability maturity in project and portfolio management.
- Ensure that project goals are accomplished and in line with the stated business objectives.
Project team leadership as allocated:
- Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities to project team members.
- Establish a work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations or phases, and support recruitment and/or assignment processes for project personnel.
- Assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel
- Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses is on schedule and within budget.
- Reviews / approves work plans of external service providers or consultancy services contracted to execute project.
- Review team status reports, schedules and delivery commitments prepared by project personnel, and ensures alignment with overall project timelines and objectives.
Project governance and reporting:
- Manage all AGSA R&M projects in line with the approved AGSA project management framework.
- Prepare for engagement reviews and project quality assurance reviews and serve as the contact person for project related information.
- Ensure project documents are complete, approved, current and stored appropriately in line with AGSA project management framework.
- Ensure all project reporting adheres to the established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
- Prepare all project submissions to project governance structures and support the project owner/sponsor in setting up project feedback engagements.
- Preparation of quarterly reports and assisting in the preparation of documents for submission for organizational reporting.
Project measurement:
- Identify and prioritises appropriate measures, scales, and targets.
- Provide support to projects, functions or teams in the development of measurement methods.
- Specify base and derived measures which support agreed information needs.
- Specify how to collect and store the data for each required measure.
- Provide guidance on collection of data.
- Designs reports and reporting formats.
Stakeholder Management
- Establish, build and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant internal 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 stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve on the service delivery.
- Manage service level agreements (SLAs)
People Management
- Support the implementation of the activities outlined in the BU People Plan, transformation/culture plans.
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 senior manager not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.
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, 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.
Minimum requirements
Qualification
This position requires a minimum qualification of a Bachelor`s Degree(NQF level 7) AND Project Management Certification such as:
- Project Management South Africa (PMSA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Prince II
Added Advantage:
Advanced certification in Project Management like Agile or Scrum.
Experience
The incumbent requires at least 5 years’ experience managing projects. Added Advantage: 2 years’ experience as a project manager and experience in an audit environment.
Software
The incumbent must be well-versed in Microsoft products – including Projects, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Copilot
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Junior Specialist Info Security Operations
Listing reference: agsa_000181
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: IT & Internet
Job category: Others: IT and Telecommunication
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The purpose of this role is to provide information security services to the AGSA to prevent the loss of information from internal or external threats. It also supports the implementation of information security initiatives in line with leading practices and ensures that the AGSA environment is safeguarded against any security. This role will report to the Specialist: Information & Cyber Security.
Job description
Strategic Function
Support the implementation of the business unit balance score card projects and initiatives.
Product management
Audits and risk management:
- Communicate risk and audit findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Drive the remediation of identified security issues and vulnerabilities by collaborating with relevant stakeholders and technical teams.
- Monitor the progress of remediation efforts to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.
- Track and report on the status of remediation activities, ensuring that corrective actions are completed and validated.
Content Filtering:
- Administer and monitor a spam management solution in order to minimise the amount of spam received by the AGSA employees.
- Administer and monitor the filtering of harmful email attachments received from external sources at the gateway (firewall).
- Administer and monitor filtering of harmful and non-business-related email attachments received from internal and external sources at the relevant mail server.
- Administer and monitor filtering for all users browsing the Internet restricting access as per business requirements.
Security Administration:
- Monitors the application and compliance of security administration procedures and reviews information systems for actual or potential breaches in security.
- Ensures that all identified breaches in security are promptly and thoroughly investigated and that any system changes required to maintain security are implemented.
- Ensures that security requirements, policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Investigates major breaches of security and recommends appropriate control improvements.
- Ensures overall security administration within the AGSA.
Firewall Administration and Anti-Virus Management:
- Monitor gateway firewall for malicious activity and restrict network access using the firewall policy as per business requirements.
- Administer and monitor the firewall to prevent virus attacks from an external source.
- Scan all emails from external and internal sources for viruses and malicious attachments at the Microsoft Exchange server.
- Administer and maintain an enterprise-wide desktop-based Anti-Virus client and ensure that all clients have the most recent updates.
Access Administration and User support:
- Administer and maintain access to central server network shares as per requests from business.
- Administer and maintain a remote access system (SSL VPN) for AGSA users.
- Provide second-line support to AGSA users with any Information Security related queries within the SLA time frame.
- Research security software and hardware as determined by the ICT security line manager/ senior management.
- Administer, maintain and update an access list of all server usernames and passwords stored in a secure location.
- Provide input on security related software and hardware to ICT Security line manager or senior management for budgeting purposes.
Encryption:
- Administer and provide data encryption to AGSA staff on secure audit projects as per business requirements.
- Vulnerability Management
- Takes a comprehensive approach to seeking vulnerabilities across the full spectrum of organisation policies, and processes to improve organisational readiness, improve training for defensive practitioners, and inspect current performance levels.
- Takes responsibility for the management of all vulnerability testing activities within the organisation.
- Coordinates and manages planning of penetration tests, within a defined area of business activity.
- Delivers objective insights into the existence of vulnerabilities, and the effectiveness of mitigating controls – both those already in place and those planned for future implementation.
- Takes responsibility for the integrity of testing activities and coordinates the execution of those activities.
- Provides authoritative advice and guidance on the planning and execution of vulnerability tests.
Stakeholder Management
- Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
Financial and Operational Management
- Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
- Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
This position requires a minimum of a National Diploma in Information Technology or a related qualification (NQF Level 6) and a Security certification or any security-related certification.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Cyber/Information Security with exposure in at least five of the following:
- Application Security
- Anti-Virus Systems
- Access Management
- Audit and Risk Management
- Defensive/Offensive Security
- Email Content Filtering
- Firewall Systems
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Patch Management
- Security Testing
- Web Content Filtering
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 organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.
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Audit Manager – National B
Listing reference: agsa_000180
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 13 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven professional to lead a portfolio of audits and manage multiple audit teams across the full audit lifecycle, from planning and execution through to reporting. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, value-adding audits that comply with auditing standards and relevant legislation, while contributing to the successful execution of the AGSA strategy. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, stakeholder management, and quality oversight to ensure audit outcomes that enhance accountability, strengthen governance, and create meaningful impact within the public sector environment.
Job description
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.
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
- CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification
Experience and Knowledge
- Completed articles (3 years)
- Two years work experience as an Assistant Manager.
Advantageous
- Prior experience in developing and implementing data analytics is required.
- Experience in auditing complex taxation environments will be advantageous.
- Experience in technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices, and reporting on audit outcomes.
- Experience in planning and monitoring the use of expenditure to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
- Experience in budget preparation and reviewing budget documents or reports.
- Experience in MFMA and PFMA.
- Implementation of CAATS.
- Preferably registered with SAICA as an assessor.
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting framework.
- Experience in auditing complex taxation and financial instrument environments
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 organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.
Preference will be given to candidates within the hiring Business Unit
False & Inaccurate information provided will result in a disqualified application
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Deputy Business Unit Leader – KZN
Listing reference: agsa_000125
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 19 November 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: External Auditing
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
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
Job description
Strategic Function
- Contributes to and implement organizational strategic initiatives.
- Develop the Business Unit Business Scorecard 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 Business Unit 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 auditee 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 Business Unit
- 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 Business Unit initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being within the BU.
Financial & 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
- Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not
stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
Minimum requirements
Education
- This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA
Experience
- Minium 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.
Preference will be given to candidates within the hiring BU
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
Disclaimer: You do not need to resubmit an application if you have already applied.
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