AUDITOR-GENERAL VACANCIES

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SENIOR IT AUDITOR - CYBER SECURITY
Job ID 5012
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
To conduct audits in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Product:

• Conduct audits in terms of the three audit phases:
• Planning
• Execution
• Audit conclusion
• Plan the audit in terms of:
• Participate in defining the objectives of the audit
• Participate in defining the scope of the audit
• Assessing the risks from source documentation
• Compiling the audit plan
• Conducting a walk through process with the relevant role players
• Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Execute tests to determine:
• Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
• Adequacy on goals
• Reliability of information
• Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Safeguarding of assets
• Generate the audit findings 
• Submit the findings to Line Manager for input and review and effect the necessary amendments as indicated
• Communicate to Line Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
• Participate in 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
• Conduct the audit in accordance with internal processes, policies and procedures
• Conduct the audit within the allocated time frame
• Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit

 
HR Admin

• Continually improve own competence through personal development as per Personal Development Plan (PDP):
• Participate in learning and development programmes
• Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Keep up to date with the latest developments at the AGSA
• Participate in transformational initiatives encompassing change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity etc

 
Financial Management

• Support the Manager in the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits
• Manage projects efficiently and effectively in terms of time, cost and quality
• Provide input into the planning of audits under her/his control:
• Budget requirements
• Organisational reporting
• Adhere to budget allocations for the bookings of hours and expenses
• Obtain approval from Line Manager for any expenses not budgeted for
• Achieve own recoverability target

 
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, Computer Science or Informatics

Or

• National Diploma in Auditing or IT

 
Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Auditing
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics

 
Experience

• Minimum 3 years Information Systems auditing experience
• Cybersecurity / penetration testing skills will be advantageous

 
 
Closing Statement
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.
Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
 
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: 06 February 2025
 
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SPECIALIST - SENIOR DOT.NET DEVELOPER
Job ID 5009
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
Responsible to build software using languages and technologies of the DotNet framework. Provision of business & system analysis and programming expertise in the analysis, design, development and implement projects of business applications.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Identify Solutions

• Assist in the identification of issues that require more attention, and work to resolve issues based on an understanding of the business problem.
• Source and provide explanations and make recommendations regarding current application functionality, new features and application enhancements.
• Provide technical input to the ICT senior managers (SM) with regard to technical decisions with consideration of long-term implications.
• Assist in identify risks and/or potential issues that could impact the business.
• Formulation of system solutions or propose business process alternatives to mitigate risks and meet business requirements.
• Provide input in prioritise projects regards to business priority, criticality and time frames.
• Provide and explain various solution options, costs and methods of achieving and supporting client requirements.
• Provide system analysis and programming expertise (usually within a project team) in the analysis, design and development of the business applications.
• Provide technical expertise to the business regarding application requirements and solutions.
• Make technical decisions to meet the business requirements.
• Provide explanations and make recommendations regarding current application functionality, new features and system enhancements.
• Product management

 
Define problem definition for application development:

• Formulate and define application scope and objectives
• Devise and modify procedures to solve business problems
• Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be developed, tested, debugged, and documented
• Provide technical expertise to the business analyst regarding system requirements and solutions
• Create technical specifications based on business/operational requirements.
• Highlight and manage integration and configuration issues
• Develop business applications to meet business requirements:
• Complying with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management life cycle methodologies by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis
• Configure applications to meet business requirements.  Ensure that applications are configured to meet business requirements
• Develop software applications that meet the business requirements by converting the specifications, fixes etc. into working systems
• Develop technical solutions for fixes and enhancements
• Provide technical development leadership through full project life cycle from discovery of requirements through implementation and go live
• Establish appropriate workarounds for functional issues

Test and quality assure business applications:

• Verify that solutions are effectively tested and quality assured
• Prepare runs and analyses test input and runs to verify expected outcomes.  Correct program code, syntax or logic errors as required
• Perform quality assurance review for new development, maintenance to the application system
• Liaise with the business through service level manager to determine best correction for errors
• Work with the testing team and the business analyst to generate test cases
• Analyse and review the data to be used in the testing phase

Release business applications effectively and efficiently:

• Release application development
• Identify the areas on which the implementation may have an effect in terms of daily operations
• Compile relevant communication to these areas
• Prepare and maintain application documentation
• Liaise with the training department regard the development of the training manuals
• Verify that the content of the training manual will assist in an effective execution of the project
• Assist in training users on new application functionality developed

Perform post implementation review:

• Ensure that post-implementation review is done
• Identify the appropriate action required from the review process
• Document results of the relevant process
• Discuss recommended actions with relevant SM
• Implement corrective actions

• Ensure business applications are developed in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, methodologies and standards
• Develop business applications within the appropriate timeframe.
• Collaborate with internal teams including the enterprise architecture, database and infrastructure to produce the software design and architecture
• Write clean, scalable code using DotNet programming languages
• Use the Microsoft Team foundation server to manage the code under development, testing and deployment.
• Review and present the design with stakeholders

Provide Technical Expertise and Guidance

• Provide system analysis and programming expertise (usually within a project team) in the analysis, design and development of the business applications
• Provide technical expertise to the business regarding application requirements and solutions
• Make technical decisions to meet the business requirements
• Provide explanations and make recommendations regarding current application functionality, new features and system enhancements

Provide Business Application Support

• Handle inquiries related to application development, maintenance and enhancements, support and tuning of new and existing applications for maximum efficiency
• Support integrated software packages  
• Provide technical and functional support and guidance to stakeholders in the operation of application
• Provide guidance and technical support to the stakeholders on programming techniques to enable users to extract data for reporting purposes
• Provide business application support within the allocated time frame

Financial Management

• Contribute to compiling the BU budget.
• Manage resources effectively and efficiently to comply with budget requirements.
• Ensure that research projects are delivered within allocated budget.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with SCM in AGSA.

 
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

• This position requires a minimum degree in Information Technology or Computer Science qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification will be added advantage
• Programming certificates in Java, DotNet and C# or any related certificates

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of computer programming, systems analysis, software development or related technical experience.
• ITIL foundation certified.
• Ability to define and enforce coding standards, ensure on-time delivery of quality product within budget
• Ability to communicate well with various stakeholders, adapt to different project environment and interpersonal skills
• Be able to meet deadlines and work in a team
• Have the capability to develop using Agile methodology.

Added advantage:

• Development in Microsoft Power platform

 
 
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: 6 February 2025
 
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TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: TAX AND ACCOUNTING
Job ID 5006
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
This job applies an authoritative knowledge of the Tax legislation and accounting standards, being the Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), related principles and practices, and functions within an undefined environment applying broad, general policies, principles and goals, in: providing a technical Tax and accounting interpretive and advisory service to the audit staff; and steering the development and application of the tax legislation and accounting standards as they relate to the public sector through interactions with SARS and other external regulatory and professional bodies, both locally and internationally.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
IDENTIFICATION OF RELEVANT RESEARCH NEEDS IN A SPECIFIC SPECIALIST AREA AND PROBLEM DEFINITION IN COLLABORATION WITH STAKEHOLDERS

• Identify problem areas pro-actively and on an on-going basis by analysing developments of the tax legislation and practices, the accounting standards, Quality Control results, stakeholder feedback, training needs, technical committee input, and cyclical debrief sessions.
• Re-actively address grey areas in tax and accounting guidance and support on receipt of feedback or queries from audit.
• Determine what needs to be achieved, within broad objectives.
• Formulate a method to address the problem areas, with limited general managerial guidance / direction.

RESEARCH PROJECT EXECUTION & COORDINATION

• Collect, analyse & interpret information relevant to the research problem or request
• Process analyses and validated research data
• Prepare project charters as necessary
• Write research project reports and minutes of project meetings according to plan.
• Propose research findings and recommendations to Senior Technical Manager in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice principles.
• Conceptually integrate the diverse functions of accounting, tax, auditing, legislation, corporate governance, ethics, into technical guidance.
• Formulate new technical policies, procedures and guidance to be followed by the audit staff.

TESTING OF PROPOSED PRACTICES & QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Consult external technical specialists to evaluate proposed practices & procedures for validity & practicality
• Refine proposals & procedures for sign off by Senior Technical Manager
• Liaise with stakeholders on the relevance and practicality of process during execution of projects

DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION

• Draft guidelines and procedures on tax and accounting support.
• Manage dissemination of information to stakeholders through written guidelines.
• Conduct and/or support practical training sessions on tax and accounting related developments.
• Consider integrating information dissemination into training and support KPA below:

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

• In areas where project outcomes result in product, e.g. audit methodology, the technical specialists liaise with relevant stakeholders to maintain the quality of content.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

• Provide technical tax and accounting support to audit business units on issues arising during the audits.
• Review of financial statements for compliance with the relevant tax requirements.
• Providing training to the Product Champions on relevant tax legislation (corporate income tax, including capital gains tax, Value Added Tax, Pay as You Earn etc.)
• Pro-actively support the technical learning team & learning providers on tax and accounting related developments.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND PLANNING

• Participating in forecasting of future needs for the AGSA, within the taxation and accounting specialist area, to support the AGSA vision and goals.
• Assess the impact of trends and new developments, within the specialist area of taxation and accounting, and provide inputs on the AGSA strategy as applicable.
• Assist the SMs, DBUL and BUL in advising the AG on taxation and accounting related matters necessary for consideration at these levels.
• Influence professional bodies, policy makers and standard setters to achieve public sector financial management transformation.
• Fulfil a steering role in directing the development and application of the tax legislation and accounting standards as they relate to the public sector.

 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Research techniques & methodology

• To identify, design and apply appropriate research methodologies for information management according to AG’s needs

Process decoding skills

• Understanding of audit business objectives and requirements to design approaches and processes that will achieve objectives.

 
Qualifications

• CA (SA)

 
Experience

• 5 years’ experience (with a minimum of 3 years post articles in a specialist area)
• Tax (Income Tax, including capital gains tax; Value added tax; Pay As You Earn) and GRAP/ IFRS accounting experience is a requirement
• Experience in research and development of guidance related to GRAP and IFRS accounting support will be an advantage

 
Knowledge

• Authoritative knowledge of the GRAP and IFRS accounting framework is an advantage.
• A good performance track record in the specialist area of taxation and accounting is an 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.
• 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: 05 February 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 

​AUDIT MANAGER - NORTHERN CAPE: KIMBERLEY OFFICE
Job ID 5003
Location Northern Cape
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: 03 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

​MANAGER LEGAL ADVISOR: TAS BU
Job ID 5005
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this position is to guide, assist and support the AGSA to execute its audit mandate, functions and powers in accordance with the law. The incumbent assists leadership to manage all litigation and relevant external legal relationships of the AGSA
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• Provide support in the implementation of the business unit (BU) balance score card (BSC) initiatives.
• Product Management

Legal support to governance structures and core and non-core functions of the AGSA

• Provide authoritative legal advice and support to the AGSA’s governance structures.
• Provide authoritative legal advice and support on AGSA’s core (audit and investigation) and non-core functions

Norms and standards for quality control

• Conduct local and international research to identify best practice.
• Draft uniform norms and standards for quality assurance of legal products.
• Assist in the development of related training material and the presentation thereof to all affected legal advisors.
• Track and monitor the compliance with the norms and standards. 

Legislative development

• Conduct continuous research to gauge the adequacy and relevance of the AGSA enabling legislation.
• Draft AGSA enabling legislation, amendments thereto and regulations.
• Assist the leadership to pass legislative changes through the parliamentary process.
• Assist the organisation to implement and align to changes to the enabling legislation.

Regulatory instruments

• Provide legal input into regulatory instruments developed by instrument owners.

Knowledge and information management

• Develop and maintain a centralised database of legal guidance and legal opinions.  
• Gather and management information from other legal teams.

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 specialist support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with the relevant guidelines.
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve the delivery of the services.
• Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere.
• Communicate technical processes and requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders
• Deliver in accordance with the agreed service level agreements (SLAs).

People Management

• Manage own performance.
• Participate in the BU’s transformation, culture, and diversity and employment equity initiatives.
• Commit to continuous learning and advancing of own skills so as to remain abreast with industry trends.
• Provide support to the Senior Manager with regard to centre management and other business unit tasks.

Financial management and operational management

• Contribute to the compilation of centre budget, and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
• Ensure compliance to the organisation’s governance processes, policies and processes.
• Manage supply chain processes within own functional area

 
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)
Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Formal Education

• LLB
• Admitted as attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa
• Post graduate qualification in corporate/commercial law will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body

 
Experience

• 2 years post admission experience in a law firm
• Experience in public procurement law
• Experience in commercial litigation
• Experience in administrative law
• Experience in company law
• An ability to apply knowledge at strategic and business level
• Good communication, presentation and facilitation skills are essential.
• Drafting, report writing and analytical skills required
• Work with minimal supervision

 
 
Closing Date: 03 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