AUDITOR-GENERAL VACANCIES

AUDITOR-GENERAL

PROJECT MANAGER
Job ID: 4501
Location: Gauteng
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview

Strategic Function

Contribute to the management of IT projects in the AGSA’s operating environment.
Support the implementation of the centre Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives.

Product Management
Project management:

Create and executes IT 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:
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 IT 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 monthly 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.
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 in order to continuously improve on the service delivery.
Work in collaboration with colleagues in the centre to ensure timeous delivery of the design work.
Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).

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

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.

Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to manage the planning and delivery of the information technology (IT) projects in accordance with the AGSA Project Management Framework and other applicable IT standards.

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 a Senior Manager: Project Management Office.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of a Bachelor`s Degree (NQF level 7) in IT 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, with a minimum 3 years’ experience working within an IT environment/ IT Projects

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.

Closing date: 31 July 2023

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AUDIT MANAGER (PERFORMANCE AUDIT)
Job ID: 4481
Location: Gauteng
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview
Responsible for the management of a portfolio of audits (including sector 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

Strategic

Participate/provide inputs into the BU strategy and VA/OA
Support the Senior manager in the implementation of BU strategy
Manage teams by ensuring that they are aligned with the vision, mission and organisational strategic objectives of the AGSA.

Managing audits

Research and development of new audit themes
Allocation of resources within the audit.
Submission of audit plans for approval
Provide guidance to audit team during the audit
Execute audit procedures, including diagnostic/ investigative procedures
Provide critical analysis of the evidence, identify management measures/processes that are root causes and make appropriate recommendation
Source and interrogate data/information
On request, assist the RA team, by sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the auditee
Produce high quality impact report within the specified timeframe.
Provide inputs into best practices/guidelines on request
Detail and timely review of audit working papers and TeamMate files
Exercise project management principles throughout the audit to ensure timely and high quality product/s
Work with RA to identify and follow up Material Irregularity (MI’s) and calculate financial loss

Administrative matters

Attend to requests of the Senior Manager relating to strategic and operational issues
Attend to administration matters
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Approval of timesheets, overtime and leave
Report progress on audits and BSC implementation and any other projects that they are responsible for.

People matters

Addressing any people matters that may arise from the team in partnership with relevant People Support BUs
Responsible for the development of staff through training, on the job training and coaching
Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives within the team and centre/BU.
Maintain and enhance employee motivation and engagement.
Manage audit teams’ performance and implement a culture of performance management.
Provide mentorship and coaching as required.
Implement relevant Employment relations processes when employees do no not comply with AGSA policies and values

Financial management
• Assist in identifying revenue growth opportunities within the component and optimise its operational expenditure.
• Assist with the formulation of a budget.
• Attain recoverability and control over that of teams.
• Follow up debtor queries.

Leading others

Provides clear direction to own team about performance expectations, and checks to ensure understanding
Actively interacts with the team, effectively coordinates team assignments, and provides support and guidance
Transfers knowledge and provides ongoing developmental feedback to employees on job performance

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications
• CA(SA),
• CIA,
• ACCA ,
• RGA

Professional Registration

Registration with relevant professional body is mandatory

Knowledge

Knowledge about PFMA and MFMA
Accounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principles
Experience
2 years post article work experience of which 1 year should be in a management position.
Experience as Audit supervisor or Assistant manager

Closing date: 24 July 2023

Closing Statement
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.
Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

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PERFORMANCE AUDITOR- GAUTENG
Job ID: 4483
Location: Houghton office
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview

The performance auditing BU is a multidisciplinary unit. It offers an independent, objective and reliable examination of whether government programmes, systems, activities or organisations, in the three spheres, provide value for money in the services that they deliver to citizens.
Performance audits are conducted at the discretion of the Auditor-General. The mandate for performance audits is conferred by section 188(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, read in conjunction with sections 5(1)(aA) and 5(3) of the Public Audit Act, 2004.
The purpose of this role would be to plan, execute and report on a range of performance audit products in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated. Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit and maintain quality stakeholder relations and promote the value of performance audit products.

Roles & Responsibilities

Audit Functional Areas

Understand the South African political system and government
Understand government priorities, policies and programmes
Understand government administration
Design audit plans
Perform audits according to auditing standards (which includes financial and performance audit standards)
Collect data and information/evidence for audit and other assignment purposes
Analyse annual financial statements
Analyse and interrogate data and information
Obtain appropriate and factually correct audit evidence
Compile audit working papers
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
Use information and technology tools such as diagnostic tools, audit accelerators and any other IT tools in performing audits
Knowledge sharing (audit insights, key risks from research and general knowledge)
Compile high-quality impactful reports
Compile high-impact and relevant recommendations on government programmes or audit focus areas
Develop best practices/guidelines
Contribute to the risk identification processes at auditees

Research and development

Research audit themes arising from government priorities/programmes
Scan the environment, perform trend analyses and assess risks to identify audit themes and necessary interventions in government Identify areas for potential value add work and provide inputs to line manager

Stakeholder Engagements

Maintain an effective relationship with the regularity audit business units
Assist with the integration of performance audit procedures at regularity audit
Maintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interaction
Support the marketing of performance audit products
Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences External Stakeholder engagement
Support initiatives to market performance audit products

Financial Management

Manage own work
Monitor own deadlines
Manage own productivity and recoverability
Monitor project budgets and ensure that allocated work is completed within the allocated budget
Account accurately for own expenditure and time

Administrative duties

Provide input on the planning of audits, budgeting and other organisational reporting needs
Assist with organisational reporting needs and initiatives supporting the BU goals

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

Behavioural Competencies

Communication

Is able to present arguments by asking relevant and probing questions to ensure that all points are understood
Determines and applies the most appropriate means of communication given the situation and audience
Is able to present key points of an argument persuasively and convince others

Service Excellence

Performs relevant research to facilitate understanding of the stakeholder’s needs
Maintains clear, direct communication with stakeholders, and identifies and implements ways to improve the stakeholder experience
Delivers quality service to stakeholders

Drive Performance Excellence

Sets challenging and realistic goals as well as clear performance standards and strives to meet or exceed these
Communicates any problems or deviations from schedules in a timely manner and takes corrective action where necessary
Implements methods of improving performance by utilising available resources to meet work objectives

Initiative and innovation

Takes initiative to identify gaps and inefficiencies to improve processes
Introduces new solutions to resolve stakeholder issues and barriers to services

Team work and collaboration

Solicits ideas, opinions and insights from others, and leverages these to help achieve team goals
Identifies opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and acts on these

Embrace Change

Recognises and embraces change as an opportunity for growth
Seeks and utilizes feedback from diverse sources and collaborates with other functional teams
Identifies opportunities for improvement and applies new ways of working

Business Acumen

Demonstrates a basic understanding of key business fundamentals, i.e. how the business operates, its services and products as well as how one’s role fits into the overall objectives of the organisation
Continually acquires information about developments in own area of work to broaden knowledge base
Uses technology effectively to complete assignments

Technical Competencies

Research

Ability to conduct research and advice on best practices

Financial management

Ability to plan and monitor the use of expenditure to meet organisational objectives and compliance. Ability to prepare and review budget documents or reports

Project management

Ability to provide oversight for projects and all related activities.
Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with projected outcome within stipulated times lines.
Ensure that actions are implemented to achieve the desired results of the project

Reporting

Ability to document and communicate the scope of work and findings and recommendations in line with relevant reporting standards or guidelines

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications

BCom Auditing, CIA (part qualified), Internal Audit, Management Accounting

Professional registration

Registration with a professional body is a requirement (where applicable)

Experience
3 years audit experience.
The performance agreement of the incumbent, which articulates specific targets to the above mentioned outputs would be developed and agreed separately based on this job description

Closing Date 24 July 2023

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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SPECIALIST: GRAPHIC AND MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER
Job ID: 4479
Location: Gauteng
Full/Part Time: Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to support the implementation of the AGSA branding and design strategies and to visually enhance the image of the Auditor-General through graphic and multimedia design support. The incumbent will support the Communication business unit (BU) with creative designs and multimedia content that effectively communicate the AGSA brand message.
This role reports to the Specialist Branding Management.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Support the implementation of (BU) balance score card (BSC) initiatives.

Product Management
Graphic design layout:

Conceptualise and implement the AGSA design projects from concept to delivery within the stipulated deadlines/timelines.
Responsible for the design and production of high-quality graphic assets for various digital and print media, including social media, email campaigns, website, power point presentations and print collateral.
Create and design reports, brochures, stationary, presentations, flyers, adverts, social media, email and communication posts, webbanners, animated collateral, signage, amongst other things.
Design multimedia collateral including infographics, animated graphics, videos etc. for web, communication and social media platforms.
Collaborate with the communication team to ensure all designs align with AGSA visual identity and communication objectives.
Collaborate with video production and photographers from selecting and providing advice on the type of video/photography material to be sourced in producing compelling products.
Develop action plan for review by line manager and sign-off at senior manager/leadership level.
Deliver graphic design and layout services on time and in line with quality requirements.
Manage and quality check any work outsourced to contracted design companies.

Manage Design Projects:

Work in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on the design approach, concepts and timeframes.
Develop design in line with agreed approach and obtain sign-off from the client/stakeholders.
Attend meetings with external design companies for quality assurance of products delivered.
Manage projects in accordance with internal processes and within the allocated timeframe.

Manage and monitor production of design material:

Brief service providers on production of print and digital collateral.
Procure suppliers for production of work in line with the procurement policy.
Track progress of design production from start to finish.
Sign off printers proofs before work goes into production
Provide regular feedback to line manager/BU leadership on the progress of design production.
Perform quality checks on printed and digital work to ensure it enhances the AG brand.

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.
Ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
Provide support and guidance to internal stakeholders on graphic and media design matters in order to ensure alignment.
Provide support with the packaging of information to be used in acknowledge sharing setup, research findings and general knowledge.
Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve the delivery of AGSA services.
Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional spheres.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).

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 regards to centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial 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 AllJD’s)

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

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

Minimum Degree or Diploma in Graphic Design and Multimedia, or other related qualification.

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ graphic and digital design experience.

Closing Date: 24 July 2023

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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

MANAGER CYBER SECURITY
Job ID: 4477
Location: Gauteng
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview
Implement audit initiatives to promote the secure, effective and efficient implementation of IT architectures and services within the government sector.
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.
Conduct specialised security reviews independently or in support of the allocated teams within the Business Unit in accordance with ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

Manage strategic alignment
•    Assist with the development and implementation of an IT effectiveness audit strategy in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation.
•    Assist with the alignment of the IT Effectiveness strategy to the strategic objectives of the business unit.
•    Manage teams to ensure alignment to the vision, mission, strategic goals and values of the AGSA.
•    Provide feedback on the implementation/ achievement of strategic objectives to the relevant stakeholders.

Manage audits

Manage Network Security audits within the allocated time frame.
Manage Network Security audits in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation requirements.
Lead, direct and coordinate the portfolio of Network Security audits covering the three audit phases:
- Planning
- Execution
- Reporting
Liaise with auditees on the provision of advice/ recommendations, setting up meetings, etc.
Initiate and lead meetings with the audit team regarding the direction and progress of the audits.
Provide guidance to managers and assistance on audit-related matters.
Ensure that all risks for the specific audit engagements are addressed. For example:
Appointment of specialist staff
Contract in and out
Conduct audit team visits to:
Review Work
Finalise The Audit
Conclude Working Papers
Prepare Audit Report
Attend meetings with the team and auditees.
Provide motivational talks and training to team members regarding auditing matters.
Facilitate the transfer of specialised skills for Network Security audits to the IT General Controls teams within the business unit.
Engage with contracted-out partners.
Manage all projects to ensure timeous delivery on milestones and the required quality of delivery.
Perform functions as required by an engagement manager in accordance with the policies of ISA and the AGSA.
Prepare and take responsibility for presentations.
Report back to the audit steering committees and audit committees on the planning, execution and reporting of the audits.

Manage Human Resources

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 PDF 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 and ensure that RFAs are signed and submitted on time
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

IT effectiveness

Assist in maintaining industry, information technology and audit knowledge, skills and abilities relating to cyber security, cloud computing, enterprise mobility operating systems, network environments, applications and database management systems, programming languages, LAN / WAN communication concepts, and system development processes.
Monitor trends within the information technology and government sectors to identify emerging areas of risk facing government.
Assist with the coordination of the portfolio of IT effectiveness audits covering:
- Value-for-money IT audits
- Effective and efficient deployment of IT infrastructure and services
- Compliance with ECT and PoPI (Protection of Personal Information) acts

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualification

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

The following will be an added advantage:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) OR Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) OR Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) OR equivalent

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
In-depth knowledge and skills in assessing/ auditing the security on a networked environment, i.e.:
- Knowledge/ skills in assessing the management and technical configuration of various types of firewalls.
- Knowledge of various types of vulnerability detection tools, how to use them to enumerate vulnerabilities, and how to interpret outputs using the respective tool.
- Knowledge/ skills in assessing the security and configuration of various operating system and database types.

Experience

Solid experience in performing Project Assurance reviews, with emphasis on SAP and Oracle.
Experience on other ERP environments, such as JD Edwards and PeopleSoft would be beneficial
Minimum 5 years IS auditing
Minimum 2-3 years managerial experience

Closing date 22 July 2023

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

PLEASE APPLY HERE

DATA ANALYTICS (X2)
Job ID: 4476
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview

To provide support to management in managing a portfolio of data analytic projects in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA Policies and Procedures;
This challenging opportunity involves compiling audit plans, assisting in managing resources, determine and establish data downloads, executing the data analysis, as well as reporting the findings of the analysis.
Applicants will be required to work within teams whilst interacting with various other teams from the financial auditing business units within the AGSA.
Experience on performing data analysis on SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards and other ERP systems would be beneficial. This position will require travelling.
Applicants should be excellent communicators, have analytical skills, be able to direct and lead projects, and be able to work under pressure. Computer literacy is essential and a valid driver’s license is an inherent requirement of these positions, as travelling duties are involved.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product

Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with management as and when required
Conduct data analytic assignments (Audits) in terms of the three audit phases:
- Planning
- Execution
- Reporting
Plan the audit in terms of:
- Defining the objectives of the audit
- Defining the scope of the audit
- Benchmarks to be utilised
- Assessing the risks from source documentation
- Compiling the audit plan
- Conducting a walk through process with the relevant role players
- Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
- Execute audit tests to address objectives of the audit
- Generate the audit report indicating:
- Audit findings
Submit the report to Line Manager for input and review and effect the necessary amendments as indicated
Communicate to Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
Participate in audit closing 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
Conduct the audit in accordance with internal processes, policies and procedures
Conduct the audit within the allocated time frame
Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit

Stakeholder Relationships

Maintain internal stakeholder relationships:
- Participate in debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
- Engage with team members during the audit process
- Liaise with colleagues within the Business Unit
Maintain external stakeholder relationships:
- Liaise with audit firms
- Liaise with Auditees with regards to Audit requirements
- Participate in interviews/ recruitment process

People Management

Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc
Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDF 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

Support the Manager to ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management
Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost and quality
Providing input to manager on:
- Planning of audits under her/his control
- Budgeting requirements
- Organisational reporting needs
Ensure that hours and expenses booked are in accordance with the allocated budget
Achieve own recoverability target
Manage budget in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
Complete budget management actions within the allocated time frames

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education
B Com or BSC degree with specialisation in auditing or a degree in applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, data science, engineering (software, electronics) or business science engineering (Software, electronics) or business in finance and accounting, or equivalent or B-Tech degree – Financial Information Systems or Accountancy

The following is critical experience to the position

ACL Certified analyst (ACDA) at least level 4
ACL scripting
SQL proficient

The following will be an added advantage:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
ERP Certificate (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards)
Coding experience.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP

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

Experience

Minimum 3-5 years data analytics or CAATs experience.
IS auditing experience will be beneficial

Closing date: 20 July 2023

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

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SERVER, STORAGE & BACKUP ENGINEER
Job ID: 4499
Location: Gauteng
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of the VMware, Cloud & Server functions in line with the organisational mandate, strategies and business operations.
This position reports to the Data Centre & Platforms Specialist.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Provide storage and data backup support to all ICT infrastructure including monitoring systems, identifying risks, resolving problem cases and incidents; implementing solutions to resolve and address system vulnerabilities and ensure all platforms are upgraded and within supported version.
Support the implementation of the business unit balance score card projects and initiatives.

Product Management

Server and storage hardware design and deployment, implementation, starting from racking, cabling, start-up, OS installation, patching. This applies for any server brand and - Perform daily monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of backup jobs on platforms (MS Active Directory, Exchange, Oracle, SQL Server, Windows, VMware, and UNIX servers).
Manage and support storage systems, including vulnerability remediation, capacity management, configuration management, provisioning and zoning of new servers using SAN switches.
Analyse backup software performance accordingly to meet client needs and monitoring of scheduled backups to ensure success or take remedial action for failures
Provide backup system data statistics to management.
Perform regular DR (Disaster Recovery) test plan of backup data restoration and storage replication availability.
Monitor usage and performance of storage and perform capacity planning for storage growth to management.
Manage storage and backup changes through change request process & provide status reports to the relevant parties.
Respond promptly to incident, investigate & provide temporary &/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated. Provide timely status updates to relevant parties.
Monitor the agreed service level, document & maintain the configuration of the systems; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.
Ensure service levels meet requirements. Propose and implement action plan when required.
Be able to effectively operate within set guidelines, policies and procedures, and able to execute instructions with minimal supervision
Server provision, support, operating systems upgrade, software installations and uninstallations and troubleshooting. This includes security configurations for server hardening
Virtualization of physical to virtual and Vmware administration
Manage content filtering and allowing and blocking websites based on business requirements
Administration of Linux operating system
Problem investigations for root cause analysis and resolution.
Third line support on support queries
Hardware support for Dell using idrac and call logging with vendor where required

Stakeholder Management

Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and relevant stakeholders.
Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences.
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.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education
This position requires a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Information Technology or Computer science Diploma or higher OR any related certification.

Experience

The incumbent requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in IT Support, Systems/ Experience in related IT environments

TECHNICAL MANAGER - NATIONAL E
Job ID: 4500
Location: Gauteng
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Requirement Overview
To provide technical support to the Product Champion (PC) within the Audit Business Unit (ABU), disseminate information and apply innovative processes to share technical processes to sustain and enhance quality of external audits in the Audit Business Unit. Further to this, support should also be given to the training officer.

Roles & Responsibilities

Technical Support

Provide support to the PC to address technical queries
Escalate queries which cannot be resolved to the PC
Participate in meetings or any other forums to provide technical support
Stay abreast of developments with regards to committees attended by the PC and attend meetings in the absence of the PC
Provide comment and coordinate ABU commentary on draft technical documents prior to submission to the PC for final review and sign off
Coordinate the Business Unit (BU) approach to quality management for all audits in consultation with the PC
Provide support to the PC in addressing audit queries to resolve grey areas in audit methodology
Provide support to the PC to summarise technical memos for the BU and disseminate the information to the relevant stakeholders
Review and monitor reporting to ensure a basic level of consistency exists to allow for the consolidation of information for general report
Coordinate the consolidation of BU information for general reports
Support the PC in finalisation of the final draft of general report prior to central review
Assist the PC with internal quality and peer reviews

Facilitate Technical Training

Identify individual training needs
Compile and finalise the annual ABU technical training plan
Conduct practical training sessions on new or amended procedures and practices
Manage the budgeting for all technical training events and ensure spend is within the allocated budget
Facilitate the scheduling of annual training events, in consultation with BU admin support
Co-ordinate the finalisation of training evaluation reports and submit to PC for final review
Facilitate induction for new starters through to senior management level within the relevant business unit / region

Research and Development

Proactively identify problem areas through the analysis of:
- legislation
- auditing & accounting standards
- QA results
- stakeholder feedback
- training needs
- technical committee input
- cyclical debrief sessions
Collect, analyse & interpret information relevant to the research problem or request
Process, analyse and validate research data
Prepare project plans
Write research project reports and minutes of project meetings
Propose research findings and make recommendations to Product Champion in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice principles
Formulate technical procedures and guidelines to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of executing the audit
Conduct practical training sessions on new or amended procedures and practices

Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholder such as Trainee Auditor Forum (TAF)
Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with ARD 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 guidelines
Support the PC on the various engagements 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 IBU’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

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualification:

CA(SA)

Experience and Knowledge:

Completed articles (3 Years)
Two years post articles work experience as Assistant Manager

Advantageous

Experience of 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 PFMA
Implementation of CAATS
Preferably registered with SAICA as an assessor
Extensive in knowledge of IFRS accounting framework
Extensive in working on large SOE's
Extensive knowledge of MI processes in the organisation

Closing date: 20 July 2023

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