AUDITOR-GENERAL VACANCIES

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ASSISTANT MANAGER- INFRASTRUCTURE - NORTHERN CAPE
Job ID 5032
Location Northern Cape
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
To provide guidance and support to the performance analysts / auditors in the planning,  execution and reporting of value for money audits (integration), diagnostic audits, regulatory audits and performance audits in the most economic, effective and efficient manner by leveraging on industry expertise and knowledge.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Audit Process
 
Planning

• Advise audit teams on technical matters related to the infrastructure sector
• Assist audit teams in identifying audit risks for the specific audit engagement in the built environment
• Assist the manager in resource planning for selected audits in the built environment/ infrastructure field
• Liaise with the manager and assist in compiling a budget for the audit and communicate this to audit team for selected audits in the infrastructure field
• Assist the manager to facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of auditees to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and
• Support the audit team to ensure that they receive the relevant documents to execute the audit.

 
Execution

• In collaboration with the audit team, execute, technical audit procedures on selected audits in the infrastructure field
• Consistently update the manager on the status of the selected audits in the infrastructure field
• Complete audit working papers on selected audits in the infrastructure field for review by the manager
• Provide coaching notes on reviewed working papers for selected audits in the infrastructure field
• Attend steering committee meetings (at least two per audit; first and final steering committee meetings) with departments and related senior management
• Assessing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities on infrastructure projects
• Assessing cost analysis for infrastructure projects
• Review risk assessments, value management and cost control reports on infrastructure projects
• Analyzing the costings for tenders awarded by government departments on selected infrastructure projects
• Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed and high impact audit reports on audited infrastructure projects

 
Reporting

• Compile technical and management reports for review by the manager for specific audits in the infrastructure field
• Contribute to impactful and relevant recommendations to government, programmes or audit areas in the infrastructure field
• Conduct and report on site visits
• Report on value of completed work on selected infrastructure projects

 
Research

• Review working papers and memos on research undertaken in the infrastructure field
• Interpret and synthesise information related to goals, strategies, policies and guidelines in the infrastructure field
• Oversee the undertaking of research in the infrastructure field to provide advice to internal stakeholders through sharing insights, risks and knowledge of the business and industry  
• Compile relevant memos on research of complex and challenging audit themes arising from government and international priorities/programmes in the infrastructure field

 
People Management

• Manage the performance of staff, provide mentorship and support
• Identify opportunities to develop staff through on-the-job training and coaching
• Manage teams’ performance and implement a culture of high performance
• Address staff related enquiries
• Execute and adhere to transformation/culture plans

 
Stakeholder Engagement
 
Internal

• Build and maintain strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders within the AGSA (both Regularity Audit and Performance Audit) to ensure support during the audit process for both integration and stand-alone audits
• Provide guidance to stakeholders through sharing insights, risks, and knowledge of the business and industry to improve their understanding of technical matters in the infrastructure field
• Market the value of performance audits and develop initiatives for sharing insights, risks and experiences with regularity audit Business Units.
• Regularly engage with team members through centre meetings to discuss relevant audit work

 
External

• Build and maintain strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders at the auditees, in line with the Business Unit stakeholder engagement plan
• Assist in preparing for interactions with the Executive Authorities on key findings/outcomes.
• Ensure impactful, quality and meaningful engagements with external stakeholders

 
Financial Management

• Provide inputs on the formulation of a budget
• Manage own and team recoverability
• Effective project management (time, hours and costs) of the audit and relevant resource planning, to drive audit efficiencies

 
Administration

• Responsible for effective management of all administrative matters relating to the role. (e.g. timeous approvals, compliance with internal controls, etc.)

 
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

• Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or any approved built environment etc.
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage

 
Professional Registration

• Professional registration with a Professional Body as required in the built environment will be advantageous e.g. ECSA, SACQSP, SACPCMP etc.

 
Experience

• At least 3 years’ industry specific experience in the infrastructure/ built environment.
• Experience in construction of buildings such as schools, clinic, hospitals, office buildings, etc. is essential
• Experience in infrastructure projects e.g. roads and storm water, sewer reticulation, water reticulation, social infrastructure (housing, health and education facilities) and bulk earthworks for municipal, provincial or national projects will be advantageous
• Experience in implementation of bulk services &/or internal reticulation

 
Knowledge

• Public sector knowledge or exposure to government infrastructure projects will be advantageous

 
 
Closing Statement
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.
To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.
This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.
Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
 
Closing Date: 21 February 2025
 
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AUDIT MANAGER- PERFORMANCE AUDIT (JHB)
Job ID 5031
Location Houghton office
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 function

• 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

 

• Stakeholder engagements
• Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders both internally and externally that promotes the value of performance audits and integration initiatives
• Liaise with management of the auditee on a regular basis
• Liaise with private audit firms relating to contract out audits

 
Financial management

• Assist in identifying revenue growth opportunities within the component and optimise its operational expenditure.
• Assist with the formulation of audit budgets.
• Monitor and attain own and team recoverability targets

 
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
 
Formal Education
CA (SA) or ACCA or RGA or CIA qualification
 
Professional Registration

• Registration with relevant professional body is mandatory.

 
Knowledge

• Knowledge about PFMA and MFMA
• Accounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principles
• Knowledge of ISSAI 300 and 3000 is required

 
Experience

• Completed articles (3 years)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience operating at an assistant/junior management level.

 
Closing Date: 21 February 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. AGSA welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
 
 
 
 
 

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BUSINESS UNIT LEADER - EASTERN CAPE
Job ID 5033
Location Eastern Cape
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
This role is accountable for the strategic direction, leadership, and performance of the business unit. The role also contributes to the formulation and implementation of the organisational strategy.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function:

• Contributes to the formulation and drive the implementation of the organisation’s long term strategy.
• Develop BU Balance Score Card (BSC) and oversee the implementation and reporting thereof.

 
Product Management:

• Oversee the audit operations in line with the relevant audit methodology and standards;
• Provide strategic direction for audit operations.
• Ensure that assignments and/or engagements are adequately planned, resourced and performed in accordance with the audit methodology and standards.
• Provide leadership support to sensitive, complex, and high risk engagements.
• Provide overall strategic leadership in ensuring the best overall quality of all audit outputs.
• Oversee the timely sign-off of all audit engagements.
• Ensure quality delivery of critical AGSA report (e.g. Sector, General and Audit reports).
• Ensure approval and effective management of Contract Work Creditors (CWC) and pre-issuance allocations.
• Coordinate auditing activities and plans with other internal Specialised Audit Service (SAS) activities to ensure objectives are met.
• Signing of audit reports for significant and complex audits as per delegations.
• Lead and monitor the implementation of the audit strategy.

 
Stakeholder Management:

• Drive the strategic initiative of visibility through effective external engagements
• Accountable for the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan in line with the AGSA stakeholder engagement framework
• Engage with the stakeholder as per the engagement plan which includes consideration for political sensitivity, complexity and seniority.
• Media engagement as per the AG delegations
• 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
• Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.

 
People Management:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the BU in respect of:
• Vision achievement/ organisation alignment.
• People Strategy commitments including talent management and succession planning.
• Implementation of AGSA transformation strategies.
• Impact-driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an on-going basis.
• The improvement of culture and staff engagement within the BU
• Accountable for maintaining training office accreditation in compliance with the regulatory bodies.

 
Financial management and operational management:

• Accountable for sustainability and profitability of the BU.
• Ensures that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity.
• Ensures effective financial management of CWC.
• Development and effective management of the BU budget and performance targets.
• Provide input on the opportunities to improve efficiencies of the organisation’s business operations and other innovation.

 
Other responsibilities:

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

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Qualifications:

• This position requires a minimum qualification of a registered CA(SA) or RGA or ACCA.

 
Experience:

• A minimum of 10+ year’s relevant post qualification experience with at least 6 years of experience operating at a senior management/executive level will be a requirement.

 
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 are 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 are committed to achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
 
Closing Date: 24 February 2025
 
 
 
 
 

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MANAGER IT AUDIT (ERP: SAP)
JOB ID 5030
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
Conduct ERP information Systems reviews and manage the quality of audits within the allocated resources in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.
To be a highly knowledgeable subject matter expert in the evaluation of the design and effectiveness of information systems controls and processes. Further, to develop and implement the IT audit plan to review technical system controls, identify deficiencies, communicate control and compliance risks, advise leadership on status of technology-related controls and compliance concerns within the government sector, and provide meaningful and effective recommendations
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Product

• Conduct ERP reviews covering the three audit phases:
  • Planning
  • Execution
  • Reporting
• Plan the audit:
  • Define the objectives of the audit
  • Define the scope of the audit
  • Identify benchmarks to be utilised
  • Assess the risks from source documentation
  • Compile the audit plan
  • Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players
• Execute tests, inclusive of:
  • Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
  • Adequacy on goals
  • Reliability of information
  • Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
  • Safeguarding of assets
• Generate audit reports indicating:
  • Audit findings
  • Recommendations                         
• Conduct a closure meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:

Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
Target dates for implementation and review

• Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
• Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits
• Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters
• Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Communicate to Line Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
• Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
• Provide input to regularity audit strategic plans
• Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach
• Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
• Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
• Manage audits within the allocated time frame
• Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures

 
Stakeholder Relationships

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

 
People Management

• Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets
• Participate in securing the human resource requirements to ensure that deliverables will be met in accordance with the expected targets
• Manage staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
• Compile IPC’s and PDP’s
  • Conduct coaching sessions to ensure subordinates perform at the optimum level
  • Provide constant feedback to subordinates
  • Provide mentorship to subordinates
  • Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
• Manage the development of staff and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan
• Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation
• Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc
• Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDP and commitment:                                 
• Participate in learning and development programmes
• Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)                          
• Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames

 
Financial Management

• Ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management.
• Assist with negotiating budgets with regularity audit.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost and quality
• Review and approve timesheets, S&T and advances in line with the allocated budget
• Monitor staff leave, training, non-recoverable activities and recoverability reports to ensure achievement of annual recoverability targets.
• Provide input on the centre income budget
• Assist with the review invoices of CWC before submission for approval

 
Ad-hoc duties (Applicable to All JD’s)

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

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Formal Education

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

 
The following will be an added advantage:

• ERP Certificate (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards) 

 
Knowledge

• Knowledge of Auditing
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
• Knowledge of Project Assurance
• Knowledge of ERP systems

 
Experience

• Solid experience in auditing SAP environment
• Experience on other ERP environments, such as Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft would be beneficial
• Minimum 5 years IS auditing
• Minimum 2-3 years managerial experience
• The performance agreement of the incumbent, which attributes specific targets to the above mentioned outputs would be developed and agreed SEPARATELY based on this Job Description.

 
Closing Date: 21 February 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.
 
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
 
 
 
 

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​ASSISTANT MANAGER IT AUDIT - (ERP: ORACLE/SAP)
Job ID 5027
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.
 
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 (Oracle, SAP, 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 on one or more ERP environments, such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft
• 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: 20 February 2025

​MANAGER IT AUDIT (EAST LONDON)
Job ID 5026
Location Eastern Cape
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
Conduct Information Systems reviews and manage the quality of audits within the allocated resources in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.
To be a highly knowledgeable subject matter expert in the evaluation of the design and effectiveness of information systems controls and processes. Further, to develop and implement the IT audit plan to review technical system controls, identify deficiencies, communicate control and compliance risks, advise leadership on status of technology-related controls and compliance concerns within the government sector, and provide meaningful and effective recommendations
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Product

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

 
Stakeholder Relationships

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

 
People Management

• Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets
• Participate in securing the human resource requirements to ensure that deliverables will be met in accordance with the expected targets
• Manage staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
• Compile IPC’s and PDP’s
• Conduct coaching sessions to ensure subordinates perform at the optimum level
• Provide constant feedback to subordinates
• Provide mentorship to subordinates
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
• Manage the development of staff and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan
• Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation
• Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc
• Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDP and commitment:                                
  • Participate in learning and development programmes
  • Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)                          
  • Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
  • Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames

 
Financial Management 

• Ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management.
• Assist with negotiating budgets with regularity audit.
• Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost and quality
• Review and approve timesheets, S&T and advances in line with the allocated budget
• Monitor staff leave, training, non-recoverable activities and recoverability reports to ensure achievement of annual recoverability targets.
• Provide input on the centre income budget
• Assist with the review invoices of CWC before submission for approval

 
Ad-hoc duties (Applicable to All JD’s)

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

 
Skills, Experience & Education

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

 
The following will be an added advantage:
ERP Certificate (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft or JD Edwards) 
 
Knowledge

• Knowledge of Auditing
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
• Knowledge of Project Assurance
• Knowledge of ERP systems

 
Experience

• Experience in auditing ERP based systems, including but not limited to Oracle ERP, SAP, Netsuite, Oracle fusion, JD Edwards A
• Should have GCR experience
• Experience on other ERP environments, such as SAP, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft would be beneficial
• Minimum 5 years IS auditing
• Minimum 2-3 years managerial experience

 
The performance agreement of the incumbent, which attributes specific targets to the above mentioned outputs would be developed and agreed SEPARATELY based on this Job  Description.
 
Closing Date: 20 February 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.
 
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
 
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