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AUDITOR-GENERAL
BUSINESS UNIT ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Listing reference: agsa_000145
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 5 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Administration
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
The purpose of this position is to direct and manage administrative processes in relation to financial, human capital, governance and integrated operational management functions to ensure cost effective, efficient and accurate business unit (BU) operational practices and transactions.
Job description
Strategic Function
- Provide strategic support to the implementation and monitoring of the BU balance score card (BSC) initiatives within the BU.
- Monitor the BU implementation plan of the BSC initiatives.
- Coordinate the BU quarterly and annual BSC reporting.
Product Management
BU Balance Score Card management:
- Provide administrative support in the implementation of the BU BSC with regard to the implementation and monitoring of the BU action plans.
- Monitor and evaluate the effective implementation of the BU BSC initiatives.
- Coordinate the compilation of the BU BSC quarterly and annual reports.
BU Human capital management:
- Responsible for managing the BU establishment including the monthly validation for payroll purposes.
- Manage the bursary and study loan applications of staff within the BU
- Coordinate the on-boarding process for new staff members in the BU and provide administrative support and guidance to new employees in collaboration with the business partner;
- Provide support to the implementation of all BU recruitment processes including contract appointments within the BU.
- Provide support to the HR champion/business partner on the implementation of the performance and talent management processes.
- Support the BU implementation of training plan.
- Compile, manage and monitor the BU employment equity plan, in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
- Coordinate BU resource pooling processes.
BU Internal control, governance and risk management:
- Review of the BU internal control files and other documentation before BE sing-off.
- Promoting and managing sound internal controls within the BU, and being up to date with the latest developments at the AG.
- Co-ordinate the BU internal audit processes including monitoring and provide follow up on the corrective actions taken by SMs/centres within BU.
- Manage the BU policy register and ensure that correct/ updated policies are available on the AGSA intranet.
- Monitor the BU's adherence to policies and procedures by conducting audits and investigations
- Manage, control supply chain management activities within the BU
- Implement effective administrative and office management systems and practices for the BU.
- Responsible for managing and monitoring of the BU ethics register, annual declaration process including the monitoring of staff joining the auditees.
- Compile BU reports in accordance with AGSA requirements.
- Coordinate the BU facilities management processes (physical building) including management and monitoring of the services contracts and performance of service providers such as security, cleaning and landlord (applicable to regional BUAMs).
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide support and guidance to internal stakeholders on BU processes in order to ensure alignment stakeholder needs.
- Communicate the BU goals and objectives to all stakeholders to ensure understanding and adherence of these by all relevant stakeholders.
- Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve the administrative support and delivery of service.
People Management
- Support the implementation of the activities outlined in the BU People Plan, transformation/culture plans.
- Manage team performance to drive productivity.
- Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
- Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
- Cascade vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments.
Financial management and operational management
- Provide financial management support to business with the compilation and coordination of the BU annual expenditure budget.
- Provide on-going monitoring of the BU budget through detailed monthly variance analysis schedules and other financial matters/reports.
- Monitor adherence to the required financial performance standards for the business unit.
- Monitor compliance with internal processes and procedures
- Support the management and control of the annual contract work allocations (contract management).
- Manage the BU debtor’s control.
Other responsibilities
- Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
- Degree or Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or Management
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in office administration with at least 3 years’ experience operating at a senior administration level.
- Added advantage: people management (supervision of administration staff).
SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER - NAT B
Listing reference: agsa_000144
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing
Location: South Africa
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
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
Strategic Function
- Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
- Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.
- Lead as BSC champion on specific BU BSC KPIs.
Audit Portfolio Leadership
- Assume overall responsibility for the planning, execution, completion and reporting of complex financial-sector audits.
- Develop risk-responsive audit strategies considering each institution’s mandate, business model, funding structure and regulatory environment.
- Ensure compliance with International Standards on Auditing, AGSA methodology, quality-management requirements and applicable reporting deadlines.
- Exercise oversight over significant risks, judgements, estimates and contentious accounting or audit matters.
- Direct group audits involving subsidiaries, associates, joint arrangements and component auditors, including the application of ISA 600.
- Maintain audit quality through timely reviews, consultations, coaching and resolution of review findings.
Credit and lending portfolio assurance
- Lead the audit of wholesale, agricultural, infrastructure and small-business loan portfolios.
- Evaluate loan origination, credit approval, disbursement, monitoring, restructuring, collections and write-off processes.
- Assess credit-risk governance, including concentration risk, counterparty risk, collateral management and related-party or connected lending.
- Challenge the design and operation of IFRS 9 complex expected-credit-loss models.
Financial instruments and valuation
- Oversee audits of complex financial instruments, guarantees, derivatives, investments, concessional loans and funding arrangements.
- Assess classification, recognition, measurement, impairment, modification, derecognition and disclosure under IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 13.
- Evaluate valuation models, discount rates, cash-flow forecasts and fair-value hierarchy classifications.
- Assess hedge accounting, liquidity management and funding-risk disclosures where applicable.
- Coordinate the work of credit-risk, valuation, actuarial, legal, information-technology and data-analytics specialists
Prudential and regulatory assurance
The incumbent must have knowledge of:
- The Banks Act and applicable banking regulations;
- Financial Sector Regulation Act;
- Prudential Authority standards, directives and guidance;
- Basel III capital, liquidity, leverage and risk-management principles;
- Governance, risk aggregation and regulatory reporting where relevant and any other financial regulatory standards.
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 a minimum qualification of CA(SA)
Experience
- Minimum 7 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager level.
- Demonstrated experience auditing banks, development finance institutions, credit providers or other complex financial institutions.
- Strong practical experience with IFRS 9, IFRS 7, IFRS 13 and consolidation or group-audit requirements.
- Experience auditing large loan books, expected-credit-loss models and complex accounting estimates.
- Sound knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and the Public Audit Act.
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 commit in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
NB: Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates currently employed within the Business Unit.
SENIOR MANAGER FACILITIES
Listing reference: agsa_000147
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 2 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The purpose of the job is to take overall responsibility for the Facilities Management function of the AGSA, this includes ensuring the effective maintenance, safety, and sustainability of AGSA’s buildings, offices, and related infrastructure. The role also ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while optimizing costs and supporting operational efficiency.
Job description
Strategic Function
Develop and implement AGSA’s facilities management strategy aligned with organizational objectives
Develop and implement facilities management standards, procedures, strategic plans, and business cases to meet business needs while ensuring compliance with AGSA policies and statutory requirements, in accordance with best practice
Provide strategic oversight on governance, compliance, and risk management pertaining to facilities management services
Ensure the delivery of Facilities Management services of a high standard
Product Management
Oversee effective performance of all hard and soft facilities services including but not limited to: building management, cleaning, hygiene, hospitality, pest control, indoor plants, catering, facilities assets, reception, CRM/ facilities service desk
Ensure the provision of mail, logistics, meeting room and event support, reception, main switchboard, and transport services
Oversee sustainability initiatives, including energy efficiency and waste management
Provide an effective and efficient real estate management service
Manage, control and conserve all properties owned, leased and disposed by AGSA
Manage lease agreements in line with the requirements of the AGSA
Manage all facilities related matters for regional offices including negotiations with landlord and lease agreements
Manage projects related to the owning, acquisition, and development of property
Manage all facilities related projects including the planning, coordinating, executing and reporting on projects
Review and manage all contracts, vendor performance and SLA’s in relation to facilities management and maintenance
Plan and manage office space utilization and workplace optimization
Manage and implement facility planning to ensure maximization of the value and return on AGSA’s assets and property portfolio
Develop the fleet management strategy for AGSA
Manage the acquisition, disposal and maintenance of vehicles
Identify improvement opportunities and possible areas of risk to be addressed based on stakeholder needs
Ensure timely maintenance of buildings, equipment, and utilities
Manage service providers for cleaning, security, and technical maintenance
Implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime
Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
Implement emergency preparedness and business continuity plans
Negotiate and manage contracts with facilities service providers
Keep up to date with current legislation and initiates research into current best practices and benchmark standards for all facilities services
Prepare reports on facilities performance, costs, and compliance
Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with relevant internal/ external stakeholders
Work with appropriate third-party providers to ensure constant service and supply of infrastructure
Liaise and collaborate with role players internally and externally on maintenance, renovation and facilities associated projects
Liaise with internal teams to ensure projects are executed efficiently on agreed timelines
Provide advice and guidance at a strategic level to the wider business about facilities issues
Works with the relevant business units on arrangements for events, conferences, meetings, and functions
People Management
Support the business unit transformation/ culture plans
Support the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks
Provide leadership and direction for the centre and manage team performance to drive productivity
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential
Determine the mix and level of capability required to enable the centre to support the BU and organisational objectives
Financial Management
Compile the centre budget and contribute to the development of the business unit’s budget
Manage the centre expenditure
Prepare and manage the facilities management budget
Monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality
Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
Manage supply chain processes within scope of work
Other responsibilities
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 Post graduate Degree in, Commerce/ Facilities Management/ Property Management/ Project Management/
Real Estate Management or equivalent.
Minimum 7 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years’ experience
operating at a manager level.
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.
ASSISTANT AUDIT MANAGER
Listing reference: agsa_000146
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: External Auditing
Location: Nelspruit
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
The purpose of the role is to support the quality management unit establish, facilitate implementation, maintain and where necessary improve quality management processes for the system of quality management.
Job description
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Function
- Support and participate in the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU
Product Management
Compliance with all the requirements of international standard on auditing and AGSA methodology which include but not limited to:
Audit Planning:
- Review the planning documentation in accordance with auditing standards and consider matters that should be carried forward.
- Understand all aspects of the auditee’s business (including relevant risks affecting the business) and understand the link between different components of the audit.
- Keep abreast of any news or developments relating to the auditee or the industry in which it operates.
- Review and issue request for information (RFI’s) to the auditee and update the RFI register with information received and follow-up on outstanding information.
Audit Execution:
- Execute audit procedures on complex areas not assigned to the rest of the team
- Review notes to be adequately, and timeously cleared and ensure that working papers are updated based on review notes raised.
- All findings identified, should be clearly documented in accordance with relevant methodology and discussed with the auditee.
Audit Reporting:
- Prepare/review reporting working papers, audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with Manager
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with relevant key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, communication and coverage of relevant audit issues.
- Support the audit team in engaging with relevant contact people (resources) at the auditee to provide required audit documentation.
- Continuously update or inform the Senior Manager and/or manager on issues arising from the audit.
- Perform the status of records reviews (SoRR) at the selected auditees as per BU SoRR plan.
People Management
- Manage the performance of the team and provide relevant support to improve performance.
- Identify opportunities to develop staff through on-the-job coaching and provide guidance and supervision to the 3rd and 2nd year trainee auditors in coaching the 1st year trainee auditors.
- Participate in the mentoring of trainees to achieve academic progress towards obtaining MQR qualification.
- Review the Skills Review (SRs) and Assessment Needs Analysis (ANAs) of the trainees you are responsible for, according to the TA assessment policy, procedures and training regulations and ensuring adherence to timelines set by the Training Officer office.
- Support the implementation of BU/ centre initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being within the BU.
Financial management and operational management
- Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
- Compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
- Adhere to internal control processes.
Other Responsibilities
- Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments
Minimum requirements
Skills, Experience and education
- This position requires a minimum qualification of CA(SA) / ACCA / RGA
- Completed 3 years of articles
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
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
