DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT

DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

The mandate of the Department is to lead on socio-economic transformation and implementation of the
empowerment and participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities through mainstreaming,
advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.

APPLICATIONS : Applicants are urged to choose/ utilise one of the methods provided below. You
may forward your application, quoting reference, addressed to: The DirectorGeneral, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Private Bag
X931, Pretoria, 0001. Alternatively, application may also be hand delivered to 268
Lilian Ngoyi Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Pretoria CBD. Another option
is to submit application through email as a SINGLE scanned document/ One PDF
attachment to the email addresses: Recruitment01@dwypd.gov.za. (Kindly note
that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15mb). General
enquiries may be brought to the attention of Mr Amukelani Misunwa Tel No: (012)
359 0240/ Mr Joseph Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 359 0238

CLOSING DATE : 24 March 2025 at 16:00

NOTES : Applications must be submitted on new Z83 form, which can be downloaded from:
http://www.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted on the old
application for employment (Z83) will not be considered. All fields in the Z83
application form must be completed in full, in a manner that allows a selection
committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided
in the form. It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and signed,
noting the importance of the declaration. South African applicants need not to
provide passport numbers. Candidate must respond “Yes“ or “No“ to the question
whether you are conducting business with the state. If “Yes”, details thereof only
shortlisted candidates will submit Declaration form for conducting business with the
state when shortlisted to the application. It is acceptable for applicant to indicate
“not applicable” or leave a blank to the question “In the event that you are employed
in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant
documents but must submit the completed and signed Z83 and detailed Curricula
Vitae. The communication from HR of the Department regarding the requirement
for certified document will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only
shortlisted candidate for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or
before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Non-RSA
citizens/permanent resident permit holders must submit a copy only when
shortlisted. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be
accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification
Authority (SAQA). Should you not hear from the Department within three (3) months
of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be
unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an
appointment to any of the advertised posts. Short-listed candidates may be
subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of
the job as part of the selection process, the logistics of which will be communicated
by the Department. Successful candidates shall be required to enter into
performance agreement within three (3) months of assuming their duties in the
Department, and within one (1) month of the date of their appointment conclude
the prescribed contract of employment. Designated employees shall be required to
disclose their financial interest within 30 days after assumption of duty.
Appointments will only be made on the first notch of the advertised salary level. All
shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personal security vetting. Note that in
terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2021, the Department will
ensure the protection of applicants ‘personal information and only collect, use and
retain applicants’ personal information for the purposes of recruitment and selection
processes. The Department shall safeguard such personal information against
access by unauthorised persons, unlawful disclosure, or breaches. The
Department is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the
objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the
Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be taken into consideration and
preference will be given to Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 09/39 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT REF NO: DWYPD/006/2025

Re-advertisement, applicants who have previously applied must re-apply

SALARY : R849 702 per annum (Level 11), fully inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate, relevant tertiary
qualification in Internal Audit/Accounting/Financial Auditing at NQF level 7.
Registration as Certified Internal Auditor or Certification in Control Self-Assessment
(CCSA), Certified Government Audit Professional (GAP). 6 years proven
experience in an internal audit field of which 3 were at supervisory (Assistant
Director) level. Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Knowledge of
global Internal Audit Standards; Internal Audit Methodology; Batho Pele Principles;
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations; Public Service
Regulations; Public Service Act; National Treasury Internal Audit Frameworks;
Public Sector Risk Management Framework; Framework for Managing
Performance information; Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditors;
International Financial Reporting Standards; International Accounting Practice
(GRAP). Skills: Communication (verbal and written), conflict management; project
management; leadership; coordination.; risk assessment; negotiation;
presentation; problem solving; planning and organising; report writing, analytical.

DUTIES : Manage internal audit projects: ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective
controls and achieving the objectives of the department by evaluating the
Department’s controls/objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency
through internal audits; communicate the results of internal audit engagements;
review, collect information and compile internal audit reports to the Accounting
Officer and Audit and Risk Committee, compile progress reports against audit plan,
quarterly reports and annual reports; monitor the policy and legislative framework
to ensure alignment with new developments; develop and maintain internal audit
methodologies policies and procedures; provide advice and guidance to role
players on the requirements and implementation of internal audit methodologies
policies and procedures; implement, monitor and report on the Quality Assurance
Improvement Program. Develop strategic internal audit plans: identify the key risk
areas for the institution emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic
plan and risk management strategy; participate in the development of the three
year strategic risk based internal audit plan; develop the annual internal audit
operational plan; participate in the coordination with other internal and external
service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimise duplication
of effort. Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment.
study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of
new developments; monitor and study relevant industry, legislative, standards
changes and policy frameworks continuously; engage in relevant continuous
professional development activities (tools and techniques) as required/prescribed.
Provide secretariat support to Committees for which Internal Audit is responsible:
facilitate the development of guiding frameworks for the Audit and Risk Committee;
facilitate the annual schedule of committee meetings and the development of the
agenda items; compile minutes of the meetings; assist with/ make inputs on the
development of committee reports.

ENQUIRIES : Mr VS Shongwe at (060) 978 1749

We wish you all the best with your applications