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SENIOR MANAGER : OFFICE OF HEAD OF AUDIT (HOA)
Job ID 5216
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to ensure the strategic coordination and execution of audit-related functions. This role involves managing the multi-year audit plan, facilitating stakeholder engagements, and providing leadership in driving the implementation of key audit objectives and continuous improvements. The role will act as a key partner in delivering the objectives of the AGSA's audit function, ensuring alignment with the organisation's strategic goals and enhancing audit efficiency.
 
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• Support the translation of the AGSA's strategic vision into actionable audit plans and processes.
• Ensuring the tactical plans of various Audit Business Units (ABUs) are executed effectively.
• Initiate the development of adaptive audit cycle plans, ensuring responsiveness to emerging risks and trends that align with the2030 strategy.
• Monitor the development, continuous updates and implementation of the multi-year audit plan.
• Monitor the evaluation and reporting of the strategic impact of the multi-year audit plan.
• Offer innovative insights and actionable strategies to address audit and stakeholder priorities effectively.
• Develop clear communication strategies to keep business units aligned with the strategic objectives of the audit function.
• Gain an understanding of the organisation, government priorities, environmental factors and participate fully in all strategic deliberations.
• Monitor performance against strategic objectives and provide continuous feedback to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Evaluate audit outcomes and contribute to strategic decision-making by providing actionable insights based on audit results and stakeholder needs.

Product management

• Support BUL relating to all audit, audit support and specialised audit services portfolios.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the multiyear audit plan across national, provincial, and local spheres of government.
• Monitor and track the execution of the annual audit cycle, ensuring compliance with relevant legislatures.
• Coordinate and report on the strategic impact of audit recommendations, identifying areas of improvement for the Business Unit Leader and Head of Audit.
• Follow the steps for implementation of the tasks on HOA level for audit disputes escalated to Head of Audit (tier 2) in line with the AGSA audit dispute procedures.
• Coordinate and support all governance and non-governance committees/ forums led by the Head of Audit.
• Participate in and contribute to international strategies aligned to AGSA participation on international audit assignments and INTOSAI goals.
• Lead and manage strategic projects within the audit function, delivered on time and within scope.
• Provide project management support for critical initiatives, ensuring successful completion in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Track and report on the progress of audit cycle, providing regular updates to the Head of Audit and Business Unit Leader.
• Facilitate and propose way forward PFMA/ MFMA audit disputes and procedural fairness considerations.
• Facilitate and propose way forward requests for investigations/ complaints / information coordination.
• Identify and manage audit-related risks, providing insights on potential operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of governance structures and quality assurance processes.
• Provide input into policy development concerning audit methodologies, ethics, and risk management.
• Facilitate and track implementation of the audit delegation process.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaison with audit and support teams relating to all PFMA/ MFMA related priorities.
• Act as a strategic partner in managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with key partners (civil society / professional bodies) and support the Business Unit Leader in managing critical relationships across audits.
• Facilitate meetings, engagements, and communications between senior managers and external partners to ensure continuous alignment with the strategic vision.
• Lead coordination CPO/ CRO/ CTO/ CFO portfolios.

People Management

• Guide, mentor, and oversee the performance of managers and administrators within the audit function, ensuring high performance and alignment with organisational goals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Leader to implement and monitor people development plans, ensuring alignment with the broader organisational people strategy.
• Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
• Provide support to the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial Management

• Assist in the management and oversight of budget allocations within the business unit.
• Contribute to efficient planning and forecasting to support the financial sustainability of the audit function.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies related to financial and operational management.
• Contribute in the compiling of the centre budget, implement and monitor the budget for the allocated projects.
• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures. 
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.

 
Other responsibilities
Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the Business Unit Leader not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.
 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Formal Education
This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.
 
Experience
Minimum 7 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years in a senior management or leadership role in an audit environment
 
 
Closing Date : 10 October 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.
 
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SECRETARY TO BUL
Job ID 5219
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
To provide comprehensive executive, administrative, and operational support to the Business Unit Leader (BUL) and the Head of Audit (HoA) office.
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• The role ensures smooth coordination of business processes, facilitates effective communication between the BUL, internal stakeholders, and external parties, and contributes to the timely delivery of strategic and audit-related outputs.
• Support the implementation of (BU) balance score card (BSC) initiatives.

 
Product Management
Executive Support:

• Manage the BUL’s diary, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and ensure seamless logistical support.

Governance & Reporting:

• Assist with the preparation, consolidation, and submission of statutory reports (PFMA, MFMA, and other audit-related reporting) and ensure alignment with organisational compliance requirements.

Documentation & Records Management:

• Draft correspondence, minutes, and action lists; maintain accurate filing systems; and oversee the safe storage and retrieval of sensitive documents.

Project Coordination:

• Track progress of audit-related projects, follow up on deliverables, and escalate risks to ensure deadlines are met.

Office Operations:

• Support the functioning of the HoA office by coordinating with team members, managing workflows, and promoting a culture of efficiency and accountability.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism: Handle sensitive information discreetly and uphold the highest standards of integrity in line with the Auditor-General’s values.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the first point of contact for the BUL, screening and prioritizing communications, and ensuring timely responses to stakeholders.

People Management

• Manage own performance to drive productivity.
• Participate and/or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
• Provide support to the management team with regard to centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial management and operational management

• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.

 
Other responsibilities
Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
Formal Education
Relevant diploma/degree in Administration, Business Management, or equivalent.
 
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in executive or senior administrative support, preferably within an audit or public sector environment.
Experience in governance and compliance-related reporting (PFMA, MFMA) will be advantageous.
 
Closing Date : 17 October 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.
 
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ASSISTANT MANAGER: INVESTIGATIONS BU
Job ID 5213
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 the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Closing date 10 October 2025
 
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​AUDIT MANAGER
Job ID 5211
Location Gauteng
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 risk
• 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
 
Formal Education
• CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification
 
Experience and Knowledge
• Completed articles (3 years)
• Two years work experience as an Assistant Manager.
 
Advantageous
• Experience in technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices, and reporting on audit outcomes.
• Experience in planning and monitoring the use of expenditure to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
• Experience in budget preparation and reviewing budget documents or reports.
• Experience in MFMA and PFMA.
• Implementation of CAATS.
• Preferably registered with SAICA as an assessor.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting framework
 
Closing Date: 08 October 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 commit in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
 
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​MANAGER: HEALTH & SAFETY
Job ID 5210
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary Temporary
 
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to facilitate the implementation of OHS Act and applicable Regulations in AGSA, ensuring a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees. The role also manages and coordinates all Occupational Health and Safety related systems, processes, and events in the AGSA. The incumbent will also manage and oversee the implementation of the occupational health and safety risk management processes and continuously identify and mitigate potential risks or hazards.
 
This role is for 6 months
 
Roles & Responsibilities
 
Strategic Function

• Develop an overall strategy of continuous improvement for health and
• safety management initiatives i.e. governance, risk management and
• compliance for all AGSA premises/business units.
• Develop and implement strategies to address Occupational, Health and Safety conditions and promote workplace wellness, and employee productivity.
• Provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support for all AGSA’s various facilities on regulatory compliance issues in health, safety and environment.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks/ procedures within AGSA.
• Implement a safety culture at the AGSA.

Product Management

• Develop and implement corporate Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks and procedures including going green to ensure compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety Act.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks/ procedures within AGSA.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
• Establish and coordinate Occupational, Health and Safety Committees.
• Oversee and direct injury-on-duty (IOD) cases during and after working hours.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios.
• Coordinate regular drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
• Act as the primary point of contact during safety emergencies and coordinate the AGSA’s response
• Oversee the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Coordinate and develop disaster management plans within AGSA.
• Provide expert advice during audits, ensuring conformance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure proactive risk identification.
• Conduct continual safety audits to check that all safety requirements are being met.
• Develop, implement and maintain an accurate and up to date data management system regarding Occupational, Health and Safety activities.
• Deliver in collaboration with stakeholders, educational programs on workplace health and/or safety & security.
• Integrate safety principles and legal requirements into workspace design.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with the Safety champions to embed a AGSA Safety Culture.
• Report and escalate all non-compliance incidents to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with relevant Business Units to ensure that Occupational, Health and Safety findings and recommendations are integrated into the overall Occupational, Health and Safety strategy of the AGSA.
• Advise management and employees on Occupational Health and Safety related matters.
• Deliver safety training sessions and workshops for employees and leaders to ensure a high level of preventive mindset.
• Raise management and staff awareness of safety accountabilities and responsibilities.

People Management

• Facilitate safety meetings, ensuring all workers are informed about Occupational, Health and Safety risks, preventive measures, and the latest health and safety protocols.
• Support the business unit transformation/ culture plans.
• Support the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial management and operational management

• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage the portfolio budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio.

 
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 Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science or relevant Qualification with a Professional Certification in Safety Management Certificate (SAMTRAC).
 
Experience
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety environment
 
This role is for 6 months
 
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: 9 October 2025
 
This role is for 6 months
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE





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