AUDITOR-GENERAL VACANCIES

 
 
ASSISTANT AUDIT MANAGER - EASTERN CAPE BU
Job ID 5170
Location Eastern Cape
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
To assist in the management of a portfolio of audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated and to meet the requirements of the PFMA and MFMA timelines. To guide trainee accountants in their development and their abilities and manage the complete day-to-day running of the audit whilst maintaining client relations on behalf of my audit manager and team.
 
Roles & Responsibilities

• Audit
• Compilation of audit plans
• Completion of quality and cost-effective audit
• Drafting management letters
• Reporting on audit findings
• Updating manager & senior manager on progress made
• Attendance of audit committee/steering committee meetings

 
People

• Training and developing of staff through on-the-job mentoring
• Managing staff hours
• Monitoring staff performance
• Allocating work to staff
• Leading staff by ensuring undisturbed work flow

 
Admin

• Providing input where audit manager requires input such as planning of audits under her/his control; budget and other organizational reporting needs

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Qualification
CA(SA), RGA or ACCA
 
Minimum Requirements

• Accounting & Auditing should be the major focus areas
• 3 years in auditing/accounting environment together with completed articles.
• It will be required of the successful candidate to have good experience and knowledge of GRAP, MCS and IFRS

 
 
Closing date: 10 August 2025
 
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
 
 
 
 

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MANAGER - ANALYST PUBLIC SECTOR
Job ID 5167
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
The role is responsible to contribute to the delivery of the Audit Risk Intelligence function in line with the organisational mandate, strategies and business operations. The role will be responsible for conducting scanning, research and analysis in the macro environment landscape to bring back intelligence into the audit portfolio focused on public sector value chains, key public sector development and key public sector transversal policies. This role is also responsible for providing operational leadership with public policy insights.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• Strategic support to the implementation of the business unit (BU) balance score card (BSC) initiatives
• Monitor the organisational audit risk classification process to mitigate the risk exposure for the organisation

 
Product Management

• Support the macro-environmental scanning and monitoring of function of the unit from a public sector analysis perspective
• Develop and implement public sector value chains macro environment scanning tactics to identify emerging traversal audit risk
• Drive audit efficiencies by focusing on key audit priorities in the organisation and elevate opportunities to influence stakeholders.
• Provide reliable research and analyses as well as developments of key government programmes and priorities where required to support macro environmental scanning
• Produce analyses on government value chains and priorities, presentations and other work, as and when required, i.e. Monthly alerts, weekly leadership alerts, etc
• Develop methods to analyse trends and interpret government performance information and outcomes of planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Disseminate policy/ programme determinations and provide their implications in the macro including sector environment
• Keep abreast of the latest national and international best practice in sector and policy developments
• Conduct, publish and present research on government performance / policy / priorities and programmes within the AGSA and at external forums
• Conduct research, review and analysis of financial/ political/ socioeconomic data and apply such research in the formulation of strategies to close identified gaps in the audit environment
• Monitor and report on performance / policy / priorities and programmes developments and activities, and analyse their impact on the audit portfolio
• Produce ongoing analysis updates on key events (budget speech/ SONA, etc.) as they happen, ensuring that agreed norms for frequency of coverage are maintained
• Prepare requisite reports that will inform the organisational strategic audit plan and strategic reporting plan
• Provide technical support to the audit portfolios on technical matters on government sectors including the effectiveness of our products and services and develop appropriate tactical responses
• Conduct surveys and communicate insights in a manner which is understood by the relevant stakeholders
• Keep up to date on the latest performance / policy / priorities and programmes and apply knowledge for purposes of product enhancement and value-add

 
Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain collaborative and value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders with the aim to create strong partnerships and environment to enable macro- environmental scanning
• Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs
• Build a network of sources in academia, business and government to draw on for research purposes
• Provide advice to internal stakeholders through sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the business and industry
• Communicate the audit risk principles, strategic goals and objectives to all internal stakeholders to ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success to continuously improve the delivery of the Audit Risk Intelligence services
• Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere
• Deliver in accordance with the agreed service level agreements (SLAs)

 
People Management

• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure productivity and development of staff to their full potential
• Manage staff/teams performance and implement a culture of performance management
• Responsible for the development of staff to the required outcomes for their position profiles
• Provide support to the Senior Manager with regard to centre management and other business unit tasks

 
Financial Management

• Ensure compliance with AGSA policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
• Contribute in the compiling, implementation and monitoring of the budget for the business unit and allocated projects

 
Other Responsibilities (Applicable to all JDs)

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

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification Degree in Public administration, Economics or related field. A Post-graduate qualification will be an advantage

 
Experience

• Minimum of 5 years analyst or related function. Experience in public sector or audit sector will be an added advantage.

 
 
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: 08 August 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR MANAGER PROJECTS AND PROCESSES
Job ID 5168
Location Gauteng                                                                   
Full/Part Time Full-Time                    
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
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JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to ensure successful delivery of the processes and activities of the business unit finance: RMU in relation to Section 4(3), Pooling resources planning, Contract work contracting (CWC) blue print and project accountability, Pre-issuance value chain process analysis, and other programme to ensure that the processes function effectively and efficiently throughout the project cycles.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
         
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s)
Strategic Function    
• Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
• Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.
• Monthly monitoring and evidence collation of BU BSC activities and proposed BSC scoring for initiatives and activities relating to this position.
• Monthly reporting on achievements, progress of projects and future-looking activities to the forums and governing structures of the organisation. 
 
Product Management 
 
Strategic Projects Management: Pooling and delivery centers
• Implementation of the resource management plan and initiatives. 
• Develop and oversee PFMA and MFMA resource pooling plans for the organisation. 
• Develop and implement SOPs and SLA’s with ABU’s that detail the roles and responsibilities of ABUs and HOPs in the allocation and withdrawal of resources from   pooling activities. 
• Facilitate the process to analyse and optimise own hours revenue per audit business unit (ABU) during the budget and forecast review process. 
• Implement initiatives to determine the optimal staff mix of the organisation. 
• Develop and implement initiatives to establish additional delivery center streams. 
• Oversee the requirements of and implementation of the audit portfolio management tool (APM) to allocate resources, including the identification of under   allocated resources and staff mix considerations on audits that require allocation or re-allocation. 
• Oversee and coordinate all the relevant strategic projects assigned, including pooling and delivery centers. 
• Compile a business case for the project for approval by the relevant authority.
• Implementing and maintaining all governance structures and operational specifications as approved by DBUL.
• Ensure that the end project product meets the approved requirements and specifications, whilst complying with all regulated specifications.
• Implement the project plan and report on the project progress timely for all the issues, risks and progress and sign off by DBUL.
• Drive the project budgeting process and the control of all financial aspects in accordance with time and quality within the parameters set.
• Establish and ensure implementation of the best practice procedures.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the various projects and functions within the BU.
• Assess and analyse the projects to identify weaknesses, bottlenecks or areas not functioning and introduce solutions.
• Provide long-term support in the implementation of projects to business.
• Monitor the institutionalization of new projects introduced into the organisation and analyse its success rate.
• Provide actionable suggestions for responding to new threats plus opportunities rising in audit environment in the organisation.
• Provide oversight and reporting to the executive of continuing corporate initiatives every month, bi-annually or annually.
• Perform research including benchmarking exercises in the industry to provide enhanced solutions for areas that require enhancement of processes or introduction   of new processes.
• Suggest strategic business development initiatives and priorities that will enhance the operational effectiveness and business processes of the organisation.
• Evaluate imperative media, industry trends across world and changes in the economy of the country to identify anything that may impact on the functioning of   the organisation’s processes and mandate.
• Facilitate the effective utilisation of resources within the organisation through pooling activities, which include the management and monitoring of activities   to allocate resources prior to the commencement of an audit cycle to audit projects. 
 
Strategic Projects Management of Section 4(3):
• Establishment and annual updating of the S4(3) repository. 
• Identification of automation processes within S4(3), including the determination of the scope of work, requirements of the programme and collaboration with stakeholder BUs to establish an automated S4(3) programme. 
• Oversee the review and updating of S4(3) policy and procedures as required and at a minimum every 3 years.
• Assess and analyse the section 4(3) landscapes to identify weaknesses, bottlenecks or areas not functioning and introduce solutions.
• Monitor compliance in terms of Public Audit Act (PAA) and Auditor- General directive.
• Introduce governance enhancement initiatives for section 4(3) entities and monitor them for progress.
• Manage section 4(3) task team which is responsible for the monitoring of the project.
• Ensure that section 4(3) annual workshop takes place by coordinating all stakeholders and ensure that all objectives put in place are met and reported on adequately.
• Take part in the PAA amendments process and provide insight and input into the section 4(3) aspects.
• Oversee the annual update of section 4(3) information to internal and external stakeholders.
 
Strategic Projects Management of Pre-issuance review:
• Facilitate and monitor the process of the annual update of Pre- Issuance reviewer’s information.
• Facilitate the process of Pre-Issuance allocation with ABUs on identified audits.
• Oversee and approve the process of contract loading of all contracts entered into with Pre-Issuance reviewers.
• Oversee the assessments and approval of requests from ABUs regarding Pre-Issuance reviewers.
• Provide reporting to the DBUL on the status of the Pre-Issuance review process monthly.
• Ensure that the Pre-Issuance review of standard operating procedures and policies are in place, updated, implemented and monitored.
• Oversee the PIR database management process throughout the audit cycles.
• Ensure the effective implementation of ProcureWise for all approved suppliers and allocations by the ABU’s, PIR firms, PIR and RMU, including the active     utilisation and monitoring of budgeted PIR versus actual monthly. 
• Determine and facilitate change management requirements within ProcureWise to enable the system to automate all PIR processes. 
• Oversee the process of approval and change management of suppliers on ProcureWise.
• Implement PIR accountability framework as well as the supplier performance management framework for each PFMA and MFMA cycle. This includes enforcement of MOA    penalty clauses, in cycle dip sticks etc.
• Updating and implementing of PIR standard operating procedures (SOP)s for ABUs as well as the consultation, roll-out and monitoring of the SOPs. 
• Facilitating the updating and approval of PFMA and MFMA PIR MOAs for each audit cycle, at least 1 month before the commencement of the next audit cycle. 
• Facilitating the annual PIR workshop. 
• Facilitating training with the internal PIR as well as external PIR firms, individual PIR, and ABU’s on a bi-annual basis. 
• Facilitating change management sessions with ABUs and PIR firms, individual PIR based on new developments on an annual basis. 
• Implementation of system of quality management (SOQM) requirements to improve PIR audit quality.
• Prepare, update, recommend for approval and implementation of the PIR guidelines on an annual basis with the collaboration of TAS/ R&M. 
• Facilitate PIR tender refresh procedures when required.
• Oversee and implement the internal PIR process, including training processes, allocations and the application of SOQM principles. 
 
Stakeholder Management    
• Develop and implement the PIR, S4(3) and internal stakeholder engagement plans.
• Liaise and interact with key stakeholders and management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support the business unit leaders in the management and enhancement of strategic relationships with key stakeholders for each strategic project including the     PIR firms, PI reviewers, professional bodies, AGSA business units and other relevant organisations.
• Ensure that all BU stakeholder engagements are monitored and that necessary feedback is documented via establishing a formal reporting mechanism and framework.
• Take responsibility for the presentations of key projects to the key internal and external stakeholders.
• Build the AGSA reputation and public image through exemplary and effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Respond to all organisational requests and work with stakeholders in the execution of these ad-hoc projects.
 
People Management
• Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
• Participate in initiatives to attract and retain talent.
• Cascade Vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments.
 
Financial management and operational management    
• Ensures effective financial management of PIR. 
• Manage the accruals emanating from the work of the PIR and ensure timely uploading of contracts. 
• Contribute to the compiling of the BU budget.
• Manage the centre budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage supply chain processes.
• Conduct centre risk assessment.
 
Other responsibilities    
• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
 
Skills, Experience & Education
         
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
• Communication    
• Drive Performance Excellence
• Embrace change    
• Influences     
• Leading others    
• Business Acumen        
• Strategic thinking    
 
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• Knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, IFRS, GRAP and MCS   
• Auditing qualifications and business skills   
• Project management skills and co-ordination skills    
• Information Technology    
• Contract Management    
• Supply Chain Management    
• Risk Management    
 
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum qualification of CA (SA).
 
Experience
• A minimum of 7 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager level coordinating core activities of an   organisation.
• At least 3 years’ post-article experience in the Audit environment. 
• Experience and exposure to external audits, finance and project management processes.
 
 
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.
 
Applications closing date: 08 August 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 

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DEPUTY BUSINESS UNIT LEADER
Job ID 5166
Location Eastern Cape
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary
 
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this position is to direct the operations of the Business Unit (audit and non-audit). The role also contributes to the strategic direction, initiatives and alignment of the Business Unit Balance Scorecard Card and the AGSA organisational strategy.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• Contributes to and implement organizational strategic initiatives.
• Develop the BU BSC and direct the implementation of the BU operational strategies and plans.

 
Product Management

• Direct the audit operations in line with the relevant audit methodology and standards;
• Direct and drive the business unit-wide audit strategy for assigned areas and measure progress against reported BU goals.
• Coordinate resources for auditing activities and plans including integrated audits with other business units (SAS) and external audit firms on pre-issuance and Contract Work activities to ensure strategic objectives are met.
• Provide leadership for technical and operational matters in the business unit on implementing best practices, AGSA strategic initiatives and improve risk management.
• Provide ongoing quality assurance within the audit process by continuously interacting with audit teams, audit firms and reviewing audit outputs.
• Lead sensitive, complex, and high risk engagements.
• Signing of audit reports for significant and complex audits as per delegations.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of the audit strategy.
• Lead the implementation of the status of records review.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Ensure clear understanding of auditees’ business requirements through efficient stakeholder engagement and that this is translated into clear deliverables.
• Drive the implementation of the Business Unit stakeholder engagement plan and build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
• Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees regarding briefings on audit reports / outcomes.
• Interact with and establish partnerships with private audit firms, professional bodies and higher learning institutions
• Deal proactively and decisively with contestations and conflicts where applicable.
• Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.

 
People Management

• Lead and facilitate the implementation of the People Strategy within the BU
• Facilitate and monitor the implementation of BU transformation strategies.
• Ensure impact-driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an on-going basis.
• Ensure effective administration of the training office accreditation
• Implement BU initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being within the BU.

 
Financial management and operational management

• Revenue and expenditure management and control (monitor BU budget)
• Ensures that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity.
• Implement interventions to collect debt and improve cash flow.

 
Other responsibilities (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 CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.

 
Experience

• Minimum 10 years relevant post qualification experience with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a senior management level.

 
 
Closing Statement
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. 
Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.
To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.
This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. 
We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. 
Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
 
Closing date 7 August 2025 
 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER IT AUDIT
Job ID 5165
Location Western Cape
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.

Roles & Responsibilities
 
Product
Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with Business Unit (BU) management as and when required

• Conduct audit 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 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 Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
  • Submit the audit report for publishing and archiving
  • Finalise the audit file and submit for archiving in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
  • Provide inputs to Information Systems 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:
• 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

• Monitor staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
• Participate in the compilation of IPC’s and PDP’s
• Conduct coaching sessions of staff members
• Provide constant feedback to subordinates
• Provide mentorship to subordinates
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
• 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
• 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

 
Ad-hoc duties

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

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing or Computer Science or Informatics

 
The following will be an added advantage:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• ERP Certificate (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards)

 
Knowledge

• 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
• Knowledge of Auditing
• In-depth knowledge and skills in ERP environments
• Should have knowledge of Oracle SysAdmin and Oracle business process reviews 

 
Experience

• Minimum 4 years IS auditing experience
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
• Experience in ERP SAP environment, and other like Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft would be beneficial
• Experience in Cyber Security environment would be beneficial
• Experience in CAATs/Data Analytics environment would be beneficial

 
 
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.
 
Closing date: 31 July 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

PERFORMANCE AUDITOR- AUDIT (WESTERN CAPE)
Job ID 5163
Location Western Cape
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
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

 
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.

 
 
Closing Date 01 August 2025
 
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
 
 
 
 
 

​SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER - NORTH WEST BU
Job ID 5157
Location North West
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
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
 
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 the status of records review for the portfolio of audits as planned

 
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.
• Formulate and report on the portfolio stakeholder engagement plan
• Liaise and interact with key stakeholders & management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
• Manage stakeholder information on MIS

 
People Management:

• Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
• 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 portfolio budget.
• Manage the portfolio 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.

 
Other Responsibilities:

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

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Minimum Requirements:

• Qualifications should be amended to include CA, RGA and ACCA
• Experience (Minimum of 6 years’ experience, with 4 years on Audit Manager or Technical Manager level

 
 
Closing Date: 31 July 2025
 
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

​AUDIT MANAGER - NORTH WEST: RUSTENBURG OFFICE
Job ID 5153
Location North West
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
Responsible for the management of a portfolio of audits to ensure that the audit process (planning, execution, reporting etc.) is managed in an effective and efficient manner with the allocated resources and completed on time and according to relevant audit standards and legislation.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Audit planning

• Conduct research and engage with SM to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit process
• Discuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risks
• Discuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
• Select the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out and engage them on the audit plans and budget
• Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review
• Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development
• Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of auditees to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfully.

 
Audit Execution

• Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage auditees if the team encounters any challenges
• Regularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for TA’s
• Execute audit procedures and all working papers
• Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committees
• Constantly engage with manager to provide updates on audit progress and required support to complete the audit on time
• Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that AM/AS report them on the schedule of uncorrected misstatements

 
Audit reporting

• Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
• Assist the SM in responding to questions from the auditee when the SM presents the audit and/or management report to the audit steering committee on the audit process and outcomes
• Accurately capture and update ASMIS information
• Review communication of audit findings and RFIs

 
Stakeholder engagements

• Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process
• Update the ASMIS stakeholder information
• Liaise with key stakeholders at auditees (such as Audit/MPAC Committee meetings) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks
• Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees
• Liaise with private audit firms relating to contract out audits

 
People Management

• Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning
• Addressing any people matters that may arise from the team in partnership with relevant People Support BUs
• Manage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals
• Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
• Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA/ SAIGA requirements
• Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff

 
Financial management

• Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget
• Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
• Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets
• Manage project financials including budgets, timely billing and collection and variance recognition

 
Ad-hoc duties

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

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Technical Competencies
Auditing

• Technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices and reporting on audit outcomes

 
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

 
Business administration

• Knowledge of appropriate business practices and procedures. Ability to allocate resources, plan procurement and oversee budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the centre

 
Project management

• Ability to provide oversight for projects and all related activities. Ability to establish a set of tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline and 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

 
Formal Education

• Technical/professional Certification - CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification

 
Knowledge

• Knowledge about PFMA and MFMA
• Accounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principles
• Knowledge of the Public Audit Act

 
Experience

• Completed articles (3 years)
• 2 years post articles work experience as an Assistant Manager

 
Closing date: 31 July 2025 
 
 
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.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE