AUDITOR-GENERAL

2027 AGSA SAICA TRAINING CONTRACT (YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CA PROGRAMME) - GAUTENG JOHANNESBURG

Listing reference: agsa_000072

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 10 December 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Articles

Location: Waverley

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Kick-start your auditing career with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional audit environment being the Supreme Audit Institution of South Africa (AGSA). As a Trainee Auditor, you will be completing your SAICA articles and working alongside experienced audit professionals, contribute to meaningful audit engagements, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to become a future leader in the profession.

Job description

The Trainee Auditor will support audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on audits by conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, and documenting audit evidence. The role provides practical experience in auditing, stakeholder engagement, and financial compliance while contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes.

Minimum requirements

• Preferably a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
• Preferably studying towards a CTA or SAICA endorsed undergraduate degree 
• Be eligible to register for Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC)
• Must be residing in South Africa
• Employment Equity Preferred
• Please attach a copy of your ID document, proof of registration for CTA/PGDA and Academic transcript with your application 

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2027 AGSA SAICA Training Contract (Young Professionals CA Programme) - Western Cape

Listing reference: agsa_000123

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 December 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Articles

Location: Cape Town

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Kick-start your auditing career with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional audit environment being the Supreme Audit Institution of South Africa (AGSA). As a Trainee Auditor, you will be completing your SAICA articles and working alongside experienced audit professionals, contribute to meaningful audit engagements, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to become a future leader in the profession.

Job description

The Trainee Auditor will support audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on audits by conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, and documenting audit evidence. The role provides practical experience in auditing, stakeholder engagement, and financial compliance while contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes.

Minimum requirements

• Preferably a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
• Preferably studying towards a CTA or SAICA endorsed undergraduate degree 
• Be eligible to register for Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC)
• Must be residing in South Africa
• Employment Equity Preferred
• Please attach a copy of your ID document, proof of registration for CTA/PGDA and Academic transcript with your application 

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2027 AGSA SAICA TRAINING CONTRACT (YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CA PROGRAMME) - NORTH WEST (RUSTENBURG)

Listing reference: agsa_000122

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 30 December 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Articles

Location: Rustenburg

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Kick-start your auditing career with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional audit environment being the Supreme Audit Institution of South Africa (AGSA). As a Trainee Auditor, you will be completing your SAICA articles and working alongside experienced audit professionals, contribute to meaningful audit engagements, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to become a future leader in the profession.

Job description

The Trainee Auditor will support audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on audits by conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, and documenting audit evidence. The role provides practical experience in auditing, stakeholder engagement, and financial compliance while contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes.

Minimum requirements

• Preferably a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
• Preferably studying towards a CTA or SAICA endorsed undergraduate degree 
• Be eligible to register for Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC)
• Must be residing in South Africa
• Employment Equity Preferred
• Please attach a copy of your ID document, proof of registration for CTA/PGDA and Academic transcript with your application 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SPECIALIST: PROCESS ENGINEER

Listing reference: agsa_000121

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 3 September 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Process Engineering

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

The purpose of this role is to drive business process optimisation, standardisation and continuous improvement to support digital transformation and improve operational efficiency and service delivery. It also analyses, designs, and enhances end-to-end business processes, identifying automation and digital opportunities aligned to the organisational strategy. The role ensures effective collaboration between business and technology stakeholders to deliver sustainable, value-driven process and digital improvements. This position reports to a Senior Manager Digital Enablers.

Job description

Strategic Function

• Identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to enhance business processes. 
• Optimisation of business processes to enable achievement and alignment with the strategic goals or objectives.
• Support the implementation of the business unit "Balanced Scorecard” (BSC) initiatives.

Product Management

AS-IS Business Processes

• Analyse current business processes, systems, and digital workflows to identify inefficiencies, automation opportunities, and optimisation initiatives.
• Map, maintain, and optimise business processes and digital workflows using approved process mapping and transformation tools.
• Assist business owners to document, standardise, and benchmark policies, procedures, and digital operating practices against global industry standards.
• Define and model business and digital architecture to demonstrate alignment between capabilities, processes, systems, data, and organisational objectives.
• Develop and maintain enterprise business capability maps and capability maturity assessments.
• Document standard operating procedures, digital workflows, and knowledge assets to support governance, automation, and operational consistency.
• Create and present process improvement, digital transformation, and operational performance reports for stakeholder review and approval.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of optimised business processes, digital workflows, and automation solutions through performance metrics and reporting.
• Stay up to date with emerging digital transformation trends, process engineering methodologies, automation technologies, and global industry best practices.

TO BE Business Processes

• Define the scope of new or revised (TO BE) business processes aligned to digital transformation objectives, automation opportunities, operational efficiency, and business requirements.
• Map, maintain, and optimise TO BE business processes and digital workflows using approved business process and transformation tools to support standardisation, integration, and automation initiatives.

Enterprise process understanding, maturity and improvement

• Identify, design, and maintain enterprise-wide end-to-end business and digital process maps to support transformation and operational alignment
• Establish, maintain and enforce enterprise process management standards, methodologies, naming conventions and governance frameworks.
• Facilitate process ownership and accountability across Business Units.
• Maintain the enterprise process repository and ensure process documentation remains current, accurate and aligned to organisational governance requirements.
• Monitor compliance with approved process standards and governance requirements.
• Conduct annual process maturity assessment.
• Define target process and digital maturity levels for business units aligned to organisational transformation objectives.
• Provide data on processes maturity and percentage of process automated.
• Provide data on the links of process to procedures.
• Identify and report on manual processes and forms to support workflow digitisation and automation initiatives.
• Communicate AS IS and TO BE process maturity, digital transformation progress, and improvement roadmaps to stakeholders.
• Identify or provide support in identifying process improvements.
• Participate in the improvement project(s) and elicit requirements, document and analyse, test and conduct a post implementation review of the processes.
• Diagnose operational and digital process improvement opportunities and develop innovative, technology-enabled solutions using process excellence methodologies and transformation tools. 
• Act as a business process and digital transformation subject matter expert by providing guidance on process optimisation, automation, digital workflows, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Process risk, process quality and reporting

• Define, identify, assess, and prioritise business process, operational, and digital transformation risks across processes and systems.
• Communicate process risks to all relevant stakeholders. 
• Analyse process and digital workflow quality through QA reviews and identify continuous improvement, optimisation, and automation opportunities from review outcomes. Report on business process maturity, digital transformation progress, automation initiatives, process optimisation outcomes, and associated risks through dashboards and management reporting.
• Define, measure, and maintain process performance indicators and operational metrics.
• Establish process baselines, targets, and performance improvement objectives.
• Analyse process performance trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain and enhance process performance dashboards, analytics and management information to support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.
• Track and report realised benefits from process optimisation and digital transformation initiatives.

Solution assessment & validation

• Evaluate business process improvement solutions, digital platforms, automation opportunities, and technology options to support organisational transformation objectives.
• Contribute to the selection and usability assessment of digital solutions, workflow tools, and process automation technologies aligned to business requirements.
• Support quality assurance, testing, validation, and implementation of business process improvements, digital solutions, and automation initiatives. 
• Assess and communicate the value, return on investment (ROI), operational impact, and efficiency gains of digital transformation and process optimisation solutions.
• Support post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement assessments to evaluate the effectiveness, adoption, and sustainability of implemented digital and process solutions.

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 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).
• Conduct stakeholder impact assessments for process and digital transformation initiatives.
• Support business readiness, user adoption, and communication activities associated with process and technology changes.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops to drive understanding, buy-in, and adoption of new business processes and digital solutions.

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 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

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

Minimum requirements

Formal Education 

This position requires a minimum qualification of a bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, supporting foundational knowledge in digital transformation, systems thinking, data, and technology enablement.

Added advantage: TOGAF certification (enterprise architecture), process mapping certification, and/or Business Analysis certifications (e.g., AAC, CBAP, CBDA, CCA, CCBA, CPOA, ECBA), supporting competencies in enterprise architecture, business process management, requirements analysis, and digital transformation delivery.

Experience

Minimum 8-10 years of related experience in business process mapping, business analysis, and/or digital transformation. The incumbent should also have experience in process improvement, automation, and optimisation methodologies supporting digital transformation, including Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), Lean, Continuous Improvement (Kaizen), Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys), and Business Process Management (BPM), applied within digital, data, and technology-enabled environments.

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MANAGER: AUDIT REPORTING CENTRE

Listing reference: agsa_000119

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: External Auditing

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

This job requires a sound knowledge and understanding of the public sector environment and includes: - In-depth understanding and analysis of the annual audit outcomes of the three spheres of government. - Preparing audit outcomes presentation slides for stakeholder briefings to public sector role-players. - Assisting with the drafting of guidance on the general report (GR) and other special reports content and compilation process. - Providing assistance to preparers during the GR compilation process. - Verification of the accuracy, completeness and consistency of audit outcomes-related data included in the GRs. - Drafting of consolidated GRs and other special reports

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Design efficient, appropriate data collection methods, tools and templates for use by the reporting team and preparers.
• Analyse trends in audit outcomes and identify best ways to highlight significant audit outcomes trends in AGSA presentations and general reports.
• Perform /design quality verification procedures to validate the accuracy, completeness and consistency of captured / reported audit outcomes data.
• Timeously identify and resolve data anomalies and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and other contributors to the GR to ensure that audit work performed including those relating to the multi-year audit plan (MYAP) and other key focus areas adequately addresses external stakeholders’ information requirements in presentations, GRs and other special reports
• Assist with the identification, analysis and reporting of root causes of failures in the control environment of AGSA auditees and the reasons for insufficient delivery on service delivery objectives.
• Contribute to the formulation of recommendations to address root causes.
• Draft assigned sections of the general reports; ensuring drafts are insightful for the target audience and meet the AGSA’s standards on simplicity, clarity and relevance of messages.
• Drafting / review for accuracy and consistency of those sections of the general reports and presentation slides prepared by other members of the reporting team.
• On request, provide data /analysis and presentation material to internal and external stakeholders.
• Benchmark and research ways to continuously enhance GR content, audit outcomes presentation material, and other reporting and be able to contribute towards process refinement to enhance the GR process on a continuous basis
• Propose research findings and recommendations to Senior Reporting Manager in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice principles.
• Formulate new technical reporting policies, procedures and guidance to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of reporting
• Ensure that quality requirements are consistently met throughout the preparation of the GR, engagement presentations, and other deliverables in accordance with established quality assurance and control standards.
• Provide support to audit business units on issues arising during the general reporting process.

Minimum requirements

Skills, Experience & Education

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced excel skills
• Advanced power-point presentation skills
• Good technical report writing skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good project management skills 
• Ability to work well in a pressurised environment 
• Proven track record to deliver a quality product within the prescribed timelines 

Experience 

• Minimum 3 years post qualification audit or technical audit support experience.
• 2 years’ experience should be as an Audit Supervisor/Assistant Audit Manager
• Experience in technical report writing 
• Experience in the public sector or the audit of the public sector will be an advantage – (financial statements, predetermined objectives, compliance, material irregularities)
• Experience with business information systems and business intelligence tools will be an advantage
• Experience in the preparation of key messages in stakeholder and other reports will be an advantage

Education:

• CA(SA)/RGA

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 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

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PERFORMANCE AUDIT: INFRASTRUCTURE

Listing reference: agsa_000116

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 27 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Construction Engineering/Civil Engineering

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR MANAGER: PERFORMANCE AUDIT - AUDIT

Listing reference: agsa_000108

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Accounting, Auditing

Location: Pietermaritzburg

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Responsible for performance audits at institutions in the public sector in a manner that is economical, efficient and effective, thereby providing value for the institutions and ultimately the people of South Africa. Co-ordinator of transversal audit as assigned. Responsible for the functioning of a centre, managing people and to co-ordinate them to achieve quality and timely audit outputs. Foster and facilitate quality stakeholder relationships to promote the value of performance audits and for integration of performance audit focus areas in regularity audits. Provide strategic inputs and implement the strategy of the business unit.

Job description

Strategic function 

·         Participate/provide input into the BU strategy

·         Implement BU strategy

·         Ensure PA integration/visibility with stakeholders

·         Play role of a Relationship manager for regularity audit business units

·         Championing BU BSC goal/s as assigned

·         Identifying audit opportunities for the BU

Audit responsibilities 

·        Supervising high profile, complex & challenging audits 

·        Work with RA on integration work, identify and follow up on Material Irregularity (MI’s) and calculate financial loss

·        Exploratory work on high profile, complex & challenging themes (identification, relevance, impact)

·        Multi-disciplinary approach to audit execution that best brings out value adding (through use of auditing principles, best practice, research, experience, insights etc.)

·        Conduct steering committee meetings for stand-alone performance audits conducted (at least two; first and final steering committee meetings) with head of departments and/or related senior management.

·        Advice/guidance to audit team on audit related matters.

·        Address audit risks for the specific audit engagement.

·        Project management of audits assigned to the centre to ensure that deliverables are met.

·        Advisory services to internal stakeholders through sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the client and partnering, to influence approach that minimises audit and business risks.

·        Produce high quality impact report

·        High-level overall review of working papers

-         Review and submission of management report for BE review for stand-alone performance audits

-         Clearing review notes (language editor, pre-issuance consistency and BE reviews)

·        Completion of final report and tabling of report for stand-alone performance audits

·        Provide input into RA products (general reports, sector reports, BRRR slides etc.)

·        Prepare presentations for briefing, advisory and information purposes

·        Regular report back on the progress of the audits.

·        Internal and external interaction with key stakeholders

·        Interactions with the Executive Authorities on key audit outcomes

·        Provide guidance on the execution of diagnostic and investigative procedures. 

·        Oversee the factual correctness of reports.

People management

·        Addressing any people matters that may arise from the centre in partnership with relevant People Support BUs

·        Responsible for the development of staff through training, on the job training, mentoring and coaching

·        Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives within the centre and BU.

·        Maintain and enhance employee motivation and engagement.

·        Manage the teams’ performance and implement a culture of performance management.

·        Provide mentorship and support as required.

·        Responsible for recruitment of staff

·        Implement relevant Employment relations processes when employees do no not comply with AGSA policies and values.

Financial management

·        Contribute to compiling the BU budget.

·        Monitor centre recoverability and GP margins and take corrective actions

·        Approval of expenditures:

o   Purchase order

o   Budget compliance evaluation

o   Invoice and income statement evaluation

Administration

·         General day-to-day and ad-hoc administrative functions 

·         Compliance with BU BSC during the year

·         Manage the centre’s internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant AGSA policies and procedures

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 

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

·        CA (SA) or ACCA or RGA or CIA qualification

·        MBA qualification will be an added advantage

Professional Registration

·        Registration with relevant professional body is mandatory.

Experience

·        Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level.

Knowledge

·        Knowledge of PFMA and MFMA

·        Accounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principles

·        Knowledge of ISSAI 300 and 3000 is 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 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: Should you not here from us within 4 weeks after closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR MANAGER: PERFORMANCE AUDIT - AUDIT

Listing reference: agsa_000107

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 31 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Accounting, Auditing

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Responsible for performance audits at institutions in the public sector in a manner that is economical, efficient and effective, thereby providing value for the institutions and ultimately the people of South Africa. Co-ordinator of transversal audit as assigned. Responsible for the functioning of a centre, managing people and to co-ordinate them to achieve quality and timely audit outputs. Foster and facilitate quality stakeholder relationships to promote the value of performance audits and for integration of performance audit focus areas in regularity audits. Provide strategic inputs and implement the strategy of the business unit.

Job description

Strategic function 

·         Participate/provide input into the BU strategy

·         Implement BU strategy

·         Ensure PA integration/visibility with stakeholders

·         Play role of a Relationship manager for regularity audit business units

·         Championing BU BSC goal/s as assigned

·         Identifying audit opportunities for the BU

Audit responsibilities 

·        Supervising high profile, complex & challenging audits 

·        Work with RA on integration work, identify and follow up on Material Irregularity (MI’s) and calculate financial loss

·        Exploratory work on high profile, complex & challenging themes (identification, relevance, impact)

·        Multi-disciplinary approach to audit execution that best brings out value adding (through use of auditing principles, best practice, research, experience, insights etc.)

·        Conduct steering committee meetings for stand-alone performance audits conducted (at least two; first and final steering committee meetings) with head of departments and/or related senior management.

·        Advice/guidance to audit team on audit related matters.

·        Address audit risks for the specific audit engagement.

·        Project management of audits assigned to the centre to ensure that deliverables are met.

·        Advisory services to internal stakeholders through sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the client and partnering, to influence approach that minimises audit and business risks.

·        Produce high quality impact report

·        High-level overall review of working papers

-         Review and submission of management report for BE review for stand-alone performance audits

-         Clearing review notes (language editor, pre-issuance consistency and BE reviews)

·        Completion of final report and tabling of report for stand-alone performance audits

·        Provide input into RA products (general reports, sector reports, BRRR slides etc.)

·        Prepare presentations for briefing, advisory and information purposes

·        Regular report back on the progress of the audits.

·        Internal and external interaction with key stakeholders

·        Interactions with the Executive Authorities on key audit outcomes

·        Provide guidance on the execution of diagnostic and investigative procedures. 

·        Oversee the factual correctness of reports.

People management

·        Addressing any people matters that may arise from the centre in partnership with relevant People Support BUs

·        Responsible for the development of staff through training, on the job training, mentoring and coaching

·        Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives within the centre and BU.

·        Maintain and enhance employee motivation and engagement.

·        Manage the teams’ performance and implement a culture of performance management.

·        Provide mentorship and support as required.

·        Responsible for recruitment of staff

·        Implement relevant Employment relations processes when employees do no not comply with AGSA policies and values.

Financial management

·        Contribute to compiling the BU budget.

·        Monitor centre recoverability and GP margins and take corrective actions

·        Approval of expenditures:

o   Purchase order

o   Budget compliance evaluation

o   Invoice and income statement evaluation

Administration

·         General day-to-day and ad-hoc administrative functions 

·         Compliance with BU BSC during the year

·         Manage the centre’s internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant AGSA policies and procedures

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 

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

·        CA (SA) or ACCA or RGA or CIA qualification

·        MBA qualification will be an added advantage

Professional Registration

·        Registration with relevant professional body is mandatory.

Experience

·        Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level.

Knowledge

·        Knowledge of PFMA and MFMA

·        Accounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principles

·        Knowledge of ISSAI 300 and 3000 is 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 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: Should you not here from us within 4 weeks after closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER

Listing reference: agsa_000097

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 25 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing

Location: Waverley

Contract: Permanent

EE position: No

Introduction

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

Job description

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 actions that have been agreed upon with stakeholders.
• Implement effective project management and ensure that agreed upon key milestones are met.

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.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise and interact with key stakeholders & management to share information, resolve
• challenges and make recommendations for improvements
• Manage and report on stakeholder engagements
• Promote the AGSA brand reputation

People Management:

• Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
• Implement relevant centre initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being
• 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 centre and contribute to the portfolio budget
• Manage the centre 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 and response

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Minimum requirements

Education:

• CA(SA) / RGA / ACCA

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years experience post-qualification with at least 4 years' of experience operating at a manager / middle manager 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.

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

Preference will be given to applicants within the hiring Business Unit *

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HEAD OF ORGANISATION EFFECTIVENESS

Listing reference: agsa_000065

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 28 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Other : Human Resources and Recruitment

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Requirement Overview The primary administrative purpose of this role is that of a Departmental Head within a portfolio or in AGSA. The primary functional purpose of the role is driving and enhancing the overall organisational development practice, performance, and efficiency of the AGSA through strategic People initiatives. This position is responsible for developing and executing People organisational effectiveness and development strategies, programmes, and initiatives that contribute to the AGSA's long-term success, alignment with its goals, and the development of its structural and organisational potential. This role requires a seasoned Human Resources professional with a deep understanding of talent management, performance management, organisational design, culture and change management.

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Core orientation: Leads the design and development of functional strategies.
• As may be required, designs and or reviews the Centre of Excellence operating model and value chain to align with the People strategy.
• Inputs towards and contributes to the development of the People Strategy, and the operational alignment and implementation thereof, to help achieve long-term objectives.
• Based on sound understanding of the AGSA’s business goals, business and operating models and core processes (business acumen), influences and aligns the People strategy into clear business unit people objectives and action plans to support the achievement of the overall organisation objectives.
• Develops and implements People organisational effectiveness strategies aligned with the AGSA's goals and objectives, with a specific focus on improving overall effectiveness and performance.
• Ensures that talent management, culture, and change initiatives align with the overall strategic goals and vision of the AGSA. Regularly updates senior leadership on the progress and impact of these initiatives.

Product & Operational Management

• Develops and implements People strategies aligned with the AGSA's goals and objectives, with a specific focus on improving overall effectiveness and performance.
• Leads the development and execution of talent management strategies, including workforce design, performance management, and talent management.
• Designs and oversees programmes that support culture building initiatives.
• Provides expertise in change management processes, assisting in the design and implementation of changes in the organisation, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions.
• Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of People programmes, and regularly assess and report on their impact on organisational performance.
• Develops and implements strategies to enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention, creating a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensures People policies, procedures, and practices in their area are compliant with relevant labour laws and regulations, and that ethical and inclusive People practices are upheld.
• Identifies and mitigates potential risks associated with Organisation Effectiveness delivery.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement, streamline workflows, and eliminate redundancies to enhance service quality and reduce operational costs.
• Analyses efficiencies and evaluate against overall Organisation Effectiveness strategy.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement (ie centralise/standardize), streamline workflows, and eliminate redundancies to enhance service quality and reduce operational costs.
• Implements best practices, process improvements, and automation to enhance service quality.
• Defines and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of Organisation Effectiveness business unit.
• Develops and reports on performance dashboards to assess service quality and efficiency rates.
• From an expert perspective the incumbent is expected to facilitate the design and development of strategies, service delivery models, and performance metrics of the following People streams:
• Talent Management: Monitors AGSA’s talent mobility and development of talent and retention to meet current and future business needs.
• Culture Development: Oversees the development and maintenance of a positive organisational culture that aligns with the company's values and promotes employee engagement, innovation, and a healthy work environment.
• Ensures that BU efforts have a direct correlation to the AGSA’s net promoters scores through the enhancement of employee experiences of their delivery.
• Stays updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in talent management and culture development. Introduces innovative solutions and technologies to enhance these areas.
• Evaluates and implements relevant HR technology solutions to enhance BU operations.
• Leads and facilitates change initiatives related to Organisation Effectiveness, including process redesign, technology implementations, and organisational restructuring.
• Provides guidance and support to ensure the BU remains compliant with relevant laws and regulations, reducing legal risks and supporting the AGSA's reputation.
• Continuously ensures that the BU aligns with the broader organisational goals, vision, and values, playing a pivotal role in the strategic execution of People services.
• Ensures the validity and relevance of the BU strategy, value chain and operating model to the People strategy and AGSA strategic priorities.
• Develops and implements strategies to standardize People processes and centralize People services to improve efficiency, consistency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Focuses on enhancing the employee experience by delivering efficient, accessible, and user-friendly People services, contributing to higher employee engagement and retention, which can be crucial for strategic success.
• Implements and scales the People operational strategy in the BU.
• Oversees the accurate and confidential maintenance of employee records and data, ensuring data integrity and security (POPI Act compliance).
• Addresses employee queries and issues related to HR services and support People partners in resolving more complex employee relations matters.
• Utilizes KPIs, metrics and feedback to demonstrate the strategic impact of People Portfolio across the business value chain proactively

Stakeholder Management

• Identifies key stakeholders and customers of the People portfolio, and via engagement and collaboration, build sound substance-based relationships that will benefit both the Organisation Effectiveness BU and the organisation.
• Collaborates with other business units and senior leadership to align People strategies with the broader organisational goals and objectives.
• Manages relationships with People service vendors and any providers relevant to an outsourced element of the Organisation Effectiveness value chain and ensure service level agreements are in place and met.
• Collaborates with internal People portfolio stakeholders, People Partners, and line function department heads to understand their service needs and priorities.
• Proactively addresses concerns and maintains strong relationships with service recipients.
• Manages service level agreements and client satisfaction with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborates with other Centres of Excellence within the People Portfolio to optimize service delivery that directly impacts end-user or people experiences.
• Identifies and proactively engages a diverse range of influential contacts within stakeholder and community groups. Builds alliances to establish mutually beneficial working arrangements, openly sharing knowledge and insights and working collaboratively to deliver strategic business objectives.
• Aligns stakeholders with conflicting views or priorities to agree on a course of action

People Management

• Champions the vision, mission, and values of the People component in line with those of the AGSA.
• Provides strong leadership to a team of People professionals within the Organisation Effectiveness BU.
• Creates a culture of accountability by setting clear objectives, tracking progress, and reporting results to senior management. Identify areas that need improvement and take corrective actions.
• Strategically manages and monitors the day-to-day operations of the Organisation Effectiveness BU.
• Identifies and develops the skills and capabilities of BU staff to ensure they meet the evolving demands of the organisation and the People function.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and customer-centric service.

Digital Literacy & Digital Ability

• Utilizes HR technology and systems to automate and streamline People processes, including internal survey tools, talent management online software, and self-service tools relevant to the BU value chain. Stay up to date with technological advancements to improve service delivery.
• Facilitates the periodic review of the BU operating model to identify the impacts and opportunities for digital transformation interventions.
• Draws insights from data and trends to improve processes, employee engagement and policy alignment across the business and diagnose people issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Leverages technology to increase efficiency and drive business results to improve the digital employee experience, which leads to increased engagement and communication.
• Assesses, selects, and implements HR technology solutions to streamline People processes and improve relevant data management.

Financial Management

• Demonstrates an understanding of the financial and commercial sustainability variables that impact the AGSA.
• Compiles the budgets and contributes to the development of the BU’s and Portfolio budget.
• Manages, monitors, and reports on the budget through expenditure, forecasts, and other analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures (i.e., PFMA and internal fiscal guidelines).
• Manages supply chain governance processes within scope.
• Analyzes People-related costs and expenses to identify areas where cost-saving measures can be implemented without compromising the quality of People services or the employee experience.
• Assesses the return on investment (ROI) for BU programmes and initiatives and use this analysis to inform future budget allocations.
• Generates financial reports related to BU expenditure, cost breakdowns, and budget variances, providing this information to senior leadership and the finance department.

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

• Minimum qualification of a Post-graduate Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or equivalent field. Professional registration with a recognised HR body is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Human Resources Management of which a minimum of 5 years should have been in a senior management role with exposure to organisational development, talent management, culture and change, and other functions of the HR value chain.  
• Added advantage: Experience working within the Financial Services or Professional Services sector (consulting) as an Organisational Development Specialist would be advantageous.

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MANAGER: IT AUDIT (ERP: SAP/ORACLE)

Listing reference: agsa_000111

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 22 August 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Compliance, Security and Auditing

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Permanent

EE position: Yes

Introduction

Conduct ERP information reviews and manage the quality of audits within the allocated resources in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures. 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.

Job description

Product

•         Conduct ERP reviews covering the three audit phases:
•     Planning
•    Execution
•     Reporting
•         Plan the audit:
•    Define the objectives of the audit
•    Define the scope of the audit
•    Identify benchmarks to be utilised
•    Assess the risks from source documentation
•    Compile the audit plan
•    Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players
•          Execute tests, inclusive of:
•     Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
•    Adequacy on goals
•    Reliability of information
•    Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
•    Safeguarding of assets
•         Generate audit reports indicating:
•     Audit findings
•     Recommendations                         
• Conduct a closure 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
• Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
• Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits
• Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters
• Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Communicate to Line Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
• Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
• Provide input to regularity audit strategic plans
• Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach
• Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
• Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
• Manage audits within the allocated time frame
• Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures

Stakeholder Relationships

•         Maintain internal stakeholder relationships:
•     Engage with regularity audit on a regular basis on audit proceedings.
•     Facilitate debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
•     Engage with the team during the three audit phases (planning, execution and reporting)
•     Engage with colleagues within the Business Unit
•       Maintain external stakeholder relationships:
•     Engage with the management of the auditee on a regular basis on audit proceedings
•     Liaise with audit firms regarding contract out audits
•     Liaise with prospective employees

People Management

• 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 PDP 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.
•   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

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

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics or other equivalent
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The following will be an added advantage:

• ERP Certificate and experience on (SAP, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards) would be beneficial

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
• Knowledge of Project Assurance
• Knowledge of ERP systems

Experience

• Solid experience in auditing SAP/Oracle environment 
• Minimum 5 years IS auditing
• Minimum 2-3 years’ managerial experience
• In-depth knowledge in the Audit of IT General controls, business process/automated controls
• Understanding of different infrastructure environments such as SAAS, IAAS, etc.
• In-depth understanding of windows/shell(Unix/Linux)/mainframe

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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE