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HRIS SPECIALIST
Job ID 5041
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
The role is responsible for the entire integrated Human Resources Management and Payroll systems including all activities related to the development and maintenance of the system for the AGSA to ensure that the HR and Payroll data is processed timeously and accurately; as well as supporting and maintaining the AGSA’s HRIS applications and modules through further implementation & optimization of the HR Information System (CORE) and associated business processes.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• To ensure that the integrated Human Resources Management and Payroll systems are established to ensure the values and strategic objective of the AGSA are supported.
• Ensure that the accurately HR data thereby supporting leadership in making informed decisions.

 
Product Management  
 
System Administration
Perform the full system administration by :

• Creating and maintaining a system operating manual which provides detailed instructions and guidance in the accurate use of the system and ensuring that interfaces with other applications are catered for;
• Support with the user interface configuration and content
• Provide support with 3rd party systems and platforms integrations (e.g. payroll systems, Learner Management Systems etc.)
• Participate in the joint application development (JAD) sessions and in the design of logical data and function models.
• Participating in the evaluation of solutions including packages;
• Ensuring that customers identify with and take ownership of the details in the statements of the business requirements.
• Specifying systems and programme requirements and ensuring conformance to systems development standards and practices and ensuring that all systems standards are complied with;
• Participate in the maintenance of optimal function of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules.
• Provides technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users.
• Collaborates with executive leadership and HR staff to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommends and implements solutions.
• Programs custom functions and documentation such as automated queries, filters, macros, and reports.
• Serves as representative and liaison between HR, information services, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projects.
• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technology.
• Updating and maintain parameter files and all tables within the HRIS by creating new, changing and deleting unused codes e.g., pay point, cost centres, locations etc.;
• Maintaining and updating payroll parameters.
• Identifying the need for modification, and enhancements and seek solution from the HRIS provider;
• Upgrading and maintaining the system with the latest programme releases from the service provider and with new legislation and advise all users on new system processes and procedures;
• Developing and designing customised programs, implementing and maintenance thereof;
• Solving systems problems where possible or alternatively log such calls with the service provider and follow-up of query;
• Ensuring that the system is maintained by keeping it clean and tidy.
• Assist with the management of HR systems, as required, in terms of (but not limited to):
  • documenting the configuration of the systems,
  • maintaining data field names, screen locations, security, type, building codes, staff etc.,
  • functionality of data processing and process flows,
  • add, remove, or update user account information and resetting passwords,
  • update system values and tables
• Ensure timely release of information relating to systems upgrades and changes to processes
• Be first point of contact for all HR systems queries, including self-service, and manager self-service in order to ensure a fully integrated HRIS and the timeous and appropriate remuneration of staff .

 
Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain awareness and understanding of developments within HR software systems generally within the finance sector
• Contribute towards the continuous improvement of the AGSA as it develops its capabilities in the use of HR systems
• Actively seek opportunities to learn new skills and develop expertise that would contribute to the effective delivery of the role

 
System Security/ Backup/ Disaster Recovery
Maintain system security by:

• Ensuring that all requested access for users have been authorised by the delegated official and ensuring that users only have access to information related to their function;
• Manages permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.
• Creating new users in the system and maintaining existing users;
• Securing the system against unauthorised entries by establishing a process of scrutinizing audit trails;
• Ensures system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
• Controlling access to the system at all levels; creating processes and procedures that allows for the verification and validity of entries arising from such access;
• Ensuring that all data is backed up in the various directories in order that the proper restore is carried out in the event of a crisis;
• Facilitating and coordinating system testing during disaster recovery testing exercises;
• Ensuring that a backup of the system database is done before the submission of the full payroll run, and after the acceptance of the payroll run.
• Ensure data integrity and correct data entry by users
• In order to ensure that the system access is not compromised and that, it is recoverable offsite in the event of a disaster

 
Automating manual processes

• Identify and interpret client requirements and develop online solutions.
• Develop Dashboards for ease of drilling down and presentations.
• Automation of people portfolio electronic forms with SharePoint to ensure efficiencies.
• Integration of forms on SharePoint to other platforms to import data and run reports on data
• Development of all new requirements from business e.g. Alumni
• Implement electronic document management system and support to end users
• Development of a central hub that stored documents for all end users
• Development of project management tools in order for line managers to track projects assigned to their subordinates
• Creation of dashboards with Microsoft Power BI
• Development of ad hoc dashboards on all new requirements from business
• Training and support power bi and teams to enhance collaboration and sufficiency in the portfolio as well as training of end users (where necessary)
• Daily support on SharePoint with regards to creation of libraries, permissions (security) and creation of work space on request from business
• Creation of new pages on SharePoint as per request from business and tracking usage to determine utilisation of end users.
• Responsible for developing new HR processes to support a program or initiative, or streamline an existing process.
• Maximise the utilisation of HR systems to automate standard processes
• Assist with reviewing and documenting processes undertaken within HR and making recommendations for their development
• The HR system administrator's role in this exercise may involve reviewing the process to determine if and how it can be automated, and then using existing or new software to automate the process.
• Assist with moving print and fill or non-fillable forms online by reducing the need for paper and ink, the time required to type in the information captured by the form, and the storage of the printed forms.
• Build, automate and maintain the reports in the HRIS
• Creating and maintaining templates within the relevant systems as required by the HR team.
• Map out process flows to be documented and published within the people information system environment

 
Reporting

• Provide multiple services to support the HR team and the company as a whole with their reporting platform needs.
• Developing and enabling employees throughout the company to access the reports they require on demand with the data they are authorized to view.
• Assists with flushing out the requirements and pull data from multiple sources to build a thorough report with charts and graphs.
• Investigate and implement new reporting tools if the ones available are not meeting the company's needs.
• Compiles or assists with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs for senior executives and HR staff.
• Generate, automate and produce operational reports and management information, adhering to defined templates and ensuring compliance with information security protocols

 
System business specification development

• Manage HRMS functionality
• Identify and draft new business specifications.
• Participate in the compilation of Business Requirements Specifications for review and signoff by senior managers of BSO and ICT.
• Communicate and interact with ICT about the impact and complexity of all new business specifications.
• Determine the priority order in which business specifications must be completed in conjunction with ICT, end users and the relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate to the systems team regarding any system development issue related to the individual members’ area of responsibility
• Understanding of system functionality as to prevent the duplication of functionality and limit customizations on the system

 
System Liaison

• Assist others with processes relating to systems upgrades, including reviewing release notes, formulating and running system tests, and troubleshooting by :
• Deal with systems queries and process requests in relation to problem solving, systems configuration and technical faults
• Analyses user requirements, which may require configuration of software/hardware.
• Maintain and support users through a helpdesk service for employee/manager self-service
• Provide system training to HR and non-HR user
• Ensuring that users are adequately trained in the system application and processes;

 
Project management

• Assist as BSO Technical Lead on projects as and when require

 
Audit finding tracking and mitigation

• Track and update audit finding(s) status on Risk tracking tool
• Assist to identify system solutions to audit findings where applicable
• Liaison between ICT, People Portfolio, Finance and Risk and Ethics business units in relation to People Portfolio audit findings

 
HRIS planning and information

• Research, analyse and document HR user requirements.
• System developments are tested through the setup of testing plans.
• Errors in the testing of the systems are timeously documented and communicated to ICT and/or the implementation partner.
• Information or change requests are appropriately channelled and prioritised for development in accordance with office policies and user requirements.

 
Benchmarking

• Develop and maintain appropriate benchmarks with other organizations, working as the key representative to the external benchmarks and key surveys supporting the People Portfolio.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Provide subject matter expertise and advisory to business and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure proper communication to all internal and external stakeholders on any development or challenges.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction and successes through surveys.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in the people portfolio and in ICT.

 
People Management

• Manage own performance to drive productivity.
• Provide support to the Senior Manager with regard to centre management and other business unit tasks.

 
Financial management and operational management

• Manage project expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the risk assessment activities in the centre and BU.

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Formal Education

• B degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management

 
Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of HR Systems (+5 years’ experience working with the system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required. Strong SQL skills are preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build complex statistical models needed to understand issues at a detail level and forecast impacts of change.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, mastery of business intelligence or related discipline.
• Expert knowledge of quasi-experimental and applied research design, including multivariate statistical analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts and output to non-experts in both a written and verbal manner.
• Exceptional business insight and strategic orientation.
• Critical thinking skills in formulating hypotheses, interpreting results, and being able to make educated guesses when data may be sparse or unavailable.
• Demonstrable partnership and influencing skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to handle high levels of ambiguity.
• Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate problems and opportunities and the initiative to pursue solutions.
• Attention to detail

 
Experience

• +5 years ERP systems experience.
• +3 years IT Systems development and Systems analysis experience.

 
 
Closing Statement:
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and commit in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
 
CLOSING DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 

​MANAGER: INFRASTRUCTURE (LIMPOPO)
Job ID 5040
Location Limpopo
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
To provide guidance and support to the team to ensure that value for money audits (integration), diagnostic audits, regulatory audits and performance audits are planned, executed and reported on, in the most economic, effective and efficient manner by leveraging on industry expertise and knowledge.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic alignment

• Provide strategic inputs and support the implementation of the strategy of the business unit (BU).
• Support the SM in the effective implementation and monitoring of the BSC initiatives/actions plan for the team members.
• Identify value for money audit opportunities – integration and stand-alone audits.

 
Audit Responsibilities 
 
Planning

• Plan and scope the audit project effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review
• Identify in partnership with the Senior Manager(SM) a relevant audit team, including appointment of specialist or contract staff, and engage them on the audit plans and budget
• Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team members in line with their skill level and areas for development
• Identify the need to appoint external specialists (CWC) as and when required, and manage the selection and appointment process
• Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with auditee management to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology, required audit documents and due dates
• Formulate technical audit procedures on selected projects
• Assist the audit team in identifying audit risks in infrastructure projects.

 
Execution

• Provide guidance and advise to audit teams on technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations
• Interpret project technical information e.g. detailed designs as well as complex calculations
• Advise audit teams on tendering procedures
• Advise audit teams on compliance of government infrastructure projects with legal requirements
• Assessing the sustainability of projects
• Provide detailed review of working papers and reports
• Execute technical audit procedures on selected projects
• 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
• Advise audit teams on procurement strategy used on infrastructure projects
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks on infrastructure projects (applicable to QS)
• Analysing the costings for tenders awarded by government departments on selected infrastructure projects
• Analysing outcomes and writing detailed and impactful audit reports on audited infrastructure projects
• Constantly engage with manager to provide updates on audit progress and required support to complete the audit on time
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the audit

 
Reporting

• Analysing outcomes and writing detailed and impactful audit reports
• Ensuring that all findings emanating from the audited infrastructure projects are communicated to the auditees
• Conduct and report on site visits
• Advise on value of completed work on selected infrastructure projects
• Accurately capture and update ASMIS information

 
Research

• Actively conduct research in the area of expertise
• Regular report back on the progress of research conducted.
• Review working papers and memos on research undertaken in the infrastructure field
• Review relevant memos on research of complex and challenging audit themes, arising from government and international priorities/programmes in the infrastructure field

 
Administrative Matters

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

 
Training and Development

• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions of insights, risk and knowledge of the business and industry within the audit team, BU and the AGSA.
• Provide training to staff to improve their understanding of technical matters

 
Product Development and Marketing

• Assist with the development of industry specific products and services
• Assist with the marketing of the BU and its products to potential clients

 
Stakeholder Engagements

• Build and maintain strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders within the AGSA (both RA and PA) and with auditees to ensure support during the audit process for both integration and stand-alone audits.
• Interactions with the Executive Authorities on key findings/outcomes
• Effectively engage with key stakeholders on all levels

 
People Management

• Manage performance of staff, provide mentorship and support, and on-the-job training
• Responsible for the development of staff according to their development plans (PDPs)
• Manage teams’ performance and implement a culture of high performance
• Address staff related enquiries
• Support the implementation of the people plan for the centre/BU
• Ensure team members compliance with all AGSA policies

 
Financial Management

• Assist in identifying revenue growth opportunities within the component and optimise its operational expenditure
• Assist with the formulation of a budget
• Manage own and team recoverability
• Follow up debtor queries
• Ensure compliance with the internal controls in AGSA
• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management in AGSA

 
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

• Post graduate qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or any approved built environment specialization.

 
Professional Registration

• Registration with a Professional Body as required in the built environment is mandatory e.g. ECSA, SACQSP, SACPCMP.

 
Experience

• At least 6 years’ industry specific experience in the infrastructure/ built environment (few years’ experience at a management level will be advantageous).
• 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.
• Experience in compilation of tender documentation.

 
Knowledge

• Public sector knowledge
• Extensive knowledge in Infrastructure/ built environment field

 
Closing Date: 26 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.
Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE

​ASSISTANT MANAGER: INVESTIGATIONS BU X5
Job ID 5038
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
The primary purpose of this position is to provide support, through IBU’s integrated product service-offerings, to the Regularity Audit Business Units’ (RABU) goal of clean audit outcomes by pro-actively identifying key risks relating to maladministration, fraud, corruption and non-compliance and sharing these risks with RABU’s in terms of the ISA240, SCM and Data Analytics.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• Integrate with and support RABUs with the ISA 240 fraud risk assessment, executing reviews of high risk SCM contracts and performing data analytics

 
Product Management

• Integration with RABU’s (audit support in terms of ISA240, SCM and Data Analytics)  
• Support high profile, complex & challenging audits.
• Plan and execute ISA 240 fraud risk assessments, SCM and Data Analytics in terms of the prescribed procedures.
• Conduct information gathering interviews with auditees.
• Source and interrogate high volumes of data/ information within a short-period of time.
• Identify fraud risk factors, compile fraud risk register and draft procedures to mitigate identified fraud risks.
• Contribute to fraud awareness training initiatives of the IBU.
• Pro-actively identify additional key risks relating to maladministration/ irregularities at auditees.
• Contribute towards the development & maintaining of a risk database per sector.
• Contribute towards the streamlining of audit processes by using data analysis, exception reports and other innovative methods.
• Take part in the on-going development of specialist skills in IBU and transfer of specialized skills to RA.
• Identify transversal risks at audits and communicate such risks to ensure consistency of approach.
• Sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the client and partnering, thereby significantly influencing approach that minimizes audit risks.
• Assist the manager in coordinating and facilitating information sharing sessions and other verbal presentations with RABUs.
• Review high value contracts for the RABU’s in compliance with the PFMA and MFMA reporting cycles.
• Prepare detailed and factually correct working papers and management reports supported by audit evidence.
• Execute audit procedures using investigative insights/ methodologies.
• Contribute to the on-going research in the IBU.
• In exceptional cases, assist managers to conduct and manage investigations upon receipt of a request, or upon audit identifying a risk area that warrants an investigation.
• Completion of quality and cost-effective engagements.

 
Stakeholder Management

• Engage with various audit teams during the audit support process.
• Attend and participate in strategic audit planning sessions or meetings and sector meetings upon request by the manager and senior manager.
• Attend and participate in presentations and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Continuously update or inform the Senior Manager and/or Manager on issues arising from the ISA 240 fraud risk assessments, review of high value complex audits conducted and Data Analytics.
• Maintain interactions with the RABU teams during PFMA and MFMA audit cycles.

 
People Management

• Manage own performance.
• Participate and/or take lead in the IBU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives.
• Attend to IBU and PDP training sessions as arranged.

 
Financial management and operational management

• Assist managers in compiling and monitoring the cost or budget fees for assignments.
• Manage optimal recoverability.
• Ensure efficiency and that costs saving measures are adhered to.
• Ensure compliance to the AGSA policies and procedures.
• Adhere to internal control processes.

 
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
• ICFP is an added advantage
• An ACFE / post grad diploma in forensic accounting is an added advantage

 
Experience

• In addition, the incumbent requires minimum 3 years work experience in an audit environment.
• Added advantage:- Public sector exposure/ Investigation and fraud risk management experience

 
 
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 us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Closing date 25 February 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE