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AUDITOR-GENERAL VACANCIES
AUDITOR-GENERAL
TECHNICAL MANAGER
Job ID 5235
Location Free State
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the Audit Product Champion (PC) within the Audit Business Unit (ABU), disseminate information, ensure quality in the application of technical processes, provide technical support to auditors and facilitate technical training.
Roles & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s)
Strategic Function
- Provide support to the PC in the implementation and monitoring of the business unit (BU) Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives.
Technical Support:
- Provide support to the PC to address technical queries and escalate queries where necessary and disseminate the information to the relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings or any other forums to provide technical support and stay abreast of developments with regards to technical committees.
- Review and coordinate ABU commentary on draft technical documents prior to submission to the PC for final review and sign off.
- Coordinate the BU approach to quality management for all audits in consultation with the PC.
- Review and monitor reporting to ensure a basic level of consistency exists to allow for the consolidation of information for general reporting.
- Coordinate the consolidation and review of BU information for general report and provide support to the PC in the finalisation of the general report final draft prior the central review.
- Provide assistance to the PC with internal quality and peer reviews.
- Provide support in the process of identifying BU training neds as well as monitoring of the delivery of training for the BU.
- Compile the annual ABU technical training plan.
- Conduct practical training sessions for audit business units on the AGSA methodology.
- Provide inputs into the budgeting for all technical training events.
- Facilitate the scheduling of annual training events in consultation with the relevant internal BUs.
- Participate, where possible in the delivery of training and evaluation of training material.
- Conduct research, review and analysis of legislation, auditing and accounting standards and various internal processes.
- Apply research outcomes in the formulation of relevant initiatives, project charters and make appropriate recommendations to the PC in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice.
- Formulate technical procedures and guidelines to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of executing the audit.
- Conduct practical training sessions to the ABU on the new or amended accounting standards and practices.
- Provide assistance to training officer (TO) if separate from PC.
- Provide support to the training offer in the coordination of the learnership programme.
- Provide support to the TO with the overview of work management relating to trainee auditors.
- Monitor trainee’s progress and experience and ensure prompt corrective action in ABU.
- Respond to management information system (MIS) provided by external “process management” capacity relating to study support.
- Provide support to the TO with the management of the academic progress requirement and coordinate study support interventions for the trainee auditors.
- Address trainee auditor queries in conjunction with administrative support and escalate to the TO where appropriate.
- Provide a channel for the dissemination of information from the internal BUs on matters relating to trainees, in conjunction with administrative support.
- Assist with the induction of trainees as and when required.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Trainee Auditor Forum (TAF).
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with the relevant guidelines.
- Support the PC on the various engagement with stakeholders.
- Communicate technical processes and requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders.
- Attend and participate in technical sessions or meetings and upon request by the PC.
People Management
- Manage own performance.
- Participate in the BU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives.
- Participate in the implementation of initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
- Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements.
- 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
- Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
Skills, Experience & Education
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
Emotional Maturity
- Displays awareness of one's own emotions as well as the emotions of others, and is capable of empathy
- Understands and manages own emotions and their influence on others and takes perspective of and empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Assists team members in addressing interpersonal conflict constructively and tactfully
- Fosters a positive outlook and maintains focus during periods of stress and heavy workload, whilst inspiring and guiding others towards goal achievement
- Demonstrates confidence in team capabilities by soliciting and recognising ideas, opinions and insights from team members
- Coveys team priorities, milestones, timelines, performance measures and responsibilities and provides clear direction to subordinates about individual performance expectations.
- Delegates appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making to staff based on their individual strengths and trusts employees to execute tasks within the best of their abilities.
- Motivates the alignment of team efforts towards the achievement of goals and objectives.
- Evaluates the capabilities of employees, identifies gaps and takes action to build their skills.
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviour towards all colleagues and successfully develops diverse relationships
- Shows a genuine concern for people and promotes work-life balance amongst the team.
- Facilitates inclusive team participation by encouraging full participation of all staff members.
- Supports diverse team and takes full advantage of the perspectives brought by individuals regardless of gender, culture, or religion.
- Demonstrates and promotes integrity, impartiality, fairness and ethical behaviour in all matters affecting team work/efforts
- Exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment in full compliance with the AGSA Values, code of conduct in a transparent manner.
- Treats staff fairly by maintaining consistent values and performance standards, as well as inspiring trust and confidence through personal credibility.
- Disagrees openly with others, even clients that are not acting in accordance with the professed ethical standards and moral conduct of AGSA.
- Demonstrates inclusive behaviour towards all colleagues and successfully develops diverse relationships
- Shows a genuine concern for people and promotes work-life balance amongst the team.
- Facilitates inclusive team participation by encouraging full participation of all staff members.
- Supports diverse team and takes full advantage of the perspectives brought by individuals regardless of gender, culture, or religion.
- Demonstrates and promotes integrity, impartiality, fairness and ethical behaviour in all matters affecting team work/efforts
- Exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment in full compliance with the AGSA Values, code of conduct in a transparent manner.
- Treats staff fairly by maintaining consistent values and performance standards, as well as inspiring trust and confidence through personal credibility.
- Disagrees openly with others, even clients that are not acting in accordance with the professed ethical standards and moral conduct of AGSA.
- Confronts unethical and dishonest actions, gives constructive feedback regarding values and integrity required in respect of AGSA’S strategic objectives.
- Demonstrate authentic leadership, and encourages others to do the same by allowing individuals to feel valued, recognised and to contribute in the best way they can
- Exhibit high level of self-awareness and demonstrate genuine, uncompromising and consistent behaviour/leadership approach that is transparent, trustworthy and inspires loyalty and trust in others.
- Understands different roles and contributions of each team member and does not feel threatened by others
- Provides honest and open feedback to subordinates and colleagues without being abrasive or disrespectful.
- Shows consistency and fairness in relating with others.
- Monitors and manages departmental/functional projects and programmes against milestones and end- results to identify areas in need of intervention and improvement
- Evaluates and aligns departmental/functional efforts according to quality standards and expectations and ensure effective, efficient, and appropriate work methods for the achievement of desired end-results and standards of excellence.
- Sets challenging, stretching goals for departmental/functional performance in line with strategic priorities and aligns resources accordingly
- Foresees potential obstacles, develops contingency plans, and redirects team activities to ensure the timely completion of the centre/project outputs.
- Influences and monitors the development and implementation of innovative ideas within teams and in business unit and provide support to teams in developing and implementing innovative approaches
- Thinks imaginatively or outside the box to identify and develop creative solutions for which there are few or no precedents.
- Develops ideas to reshape, merge and integrate cross- functional units over the long-term.
- Comes up with new ways to supports the execution of AGSA’s strategy.
- Creates new insights using a wide range of information, technological tools, and techniques.
- Focuses on continuous improvement by taking the initiative to review and enhance existing processes, systems, and standards across business units.
- Demonstrate compliance with relevant internal control measures in implementing decisions and successfully accomplishing work objectives
- Is reliable in ensuring that projects are executed in a timely manner and accepts responsibility when missed deadlines affect project outcomes
- Supports subordinates, provides oversight, and takes responsibility for delegated assignments and intervenes when required.
- Takes responsibility for own mistakes and refrains from blaming others.
- Demonstrate fairness, objectivity and consistency in a manner in which you treat staff members, subordinates and clients
- Demonstrates consistency in behaviour by showing courage in face of opposition and draws confidence from the conviction that an ethical approach is the only option.
- Sets an example of moral and ethical behaviour and confronts wrongdoings of others.
- Influences, motivates and inspires fellow team members and subordinates to work ethically and recognise those instances where they do the right things.
- Shows a positive attitude in the face of challenges and assists the team to be resilient.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Formal Education
- A minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.
- A Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience operating at an assistant/junior management level.
- Added advantage: Incumbent currently occupying an Audit Manager role.
Closing Statement
Applications closing date: 28 October 2025
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
SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR – IT SUPPORT
Job ID 5233
Location Eastern Cape
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to provide ICT and administrative support to the Business Unit.
The role reports to the Business Unit Administration Manager.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Function
Support the implementation of the business unit balance score card.
Product Management
- Information Technology Support:
- Initial setup of desktop computers with application software of the AG.
- Setup of desktop computers on AG network for BUMPL users to access AG’s network to be able to receive email and do printing.
- Create images of different desktop platforms for ease of future installations.
- Maintain images of desktops with all updated AG software.
- Reinstallation of software on laptops and desktop computers.
- Fault finding and fixing.
- Repairs where applicable.
- 3rd party engagement (HP, ITECH SA).
- Installation, diagnostics, troubleshooting any errors.
- Report any hardware errors to 3rd party (ITECH SA) End User support.
- Support BUMPL users with any software and hardware related problems reported e.g. Teammate, Windows, 3G Connectivity. Maintenance.
- Security systems, camera and CCTV monitoring, video recording when required.
- Access control system Management.
- Ensure that all assets are recorded and barcoded in the asset register.
- Issue and replace laptops
- Perform physical assets verification and submit monthly reports.
- Advise staff on proper handling of the assets.
- Manage the transfer of the BU assets.
- Follow up on missing and damaged assets to ensure they are counted for.
- Organize and monitor assets register.
- Sound stakeholder relations management experience
- Proficient MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Good communication and report writing skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Flexibility to adapt to all situations and work varied hours
- Ability to perform at higher level/s in a fast paced ever-changing work environment
- Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimum direction
- Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
- 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.
- Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
- Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.
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
- Qualifications: National Diploma/Degree in Information technology
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience
- Added advantage: IT support.
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.
Clossing Date: 3 November 2025
PLEASE APPLY HERE
SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER - NATIONAL F
Job ID 5234
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this position is to deliver the portfolio of audits, lead multiple teams responsible for the audit during the audit process (planning, execution and reporting) to ensure delivery of quality and value adding audits in compliance with auditing standards and relevant legislation in line with the AGSA strategy.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Function
¿ Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
¿ Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.
Product Management
¿ Audit planning, execution and reporting in line with the audit methodology and standards within the agreed upon timelines (take full responsibility and supervision of the audit teams);
o Lead audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing and reporting on audits.
o Review the teams’ work in line with audit methodology and standards.
o Conduct quality control reviews of the work of the audit teams.
o Ensure the timely completion of auditing engagements
o Report audit outcomes.
¿ Signing of audit reports based on the delegations.
¿ Implement the status of records review for the portfolio of audits as planned.
Stakeholder Management
¿ Ensure clear understanding of auditees’ business requirements through efficient stakeholder engagement and that this is translated into clear deliverables.
¿ Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
¿ Liaise and interact with key stakeholders & management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
¿ Manage and report on stakeholder engagements .
¿ Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.
People Management
¿ Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
¿ Manage team performance to drive productivity.
¿ Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
¿ Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
¿ Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
¿ Contribute to effective administration of the BU training office.
¿ Cascade strategic organisational alignment messages and commitments.
¿ Implement relevant centre initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being.
Financial management and operational management
¿ Responsible for compiling the centre budget.
¿ Manage the centre budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio
¿ Manage debtor’s collection.
¿ Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
¿ Manage supply chain processes.
¿ Conduct centre risk assessment.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)
¿ Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
Skills, Experience & Education
Formal Education:
This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.
Experience:
Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level.
Closing date: 31 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.
PLEASE APPLY HERE
STORES AND ASSET OFFICER
Job ID 5229
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to ensure value for money acquisition and distribution of assets and inventory within the tactical sourcing section in a timely manner and in collaboration with procuring business units. The procurement specialist is responsible to provide and receive, store and issue stationary, laptops and other items from stockroom. To facilitate the disposals. To keep records and compile stock reports. collaboration with procuring business units and to ensure the whole supply chain processes are cost effective, of high quality and in compliance with the SCM policy and procedures.
This position will also support a variety of tactical sourcing transactions by closely working with internal stakeholders to understand the needs of the business to provide appropriate procurement support.
Roles & Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s)
Record keeping
¿ Keep records on the use or damage of stock handling equipment.
¿ Assist buying team with vouchering and record keeping of the items bought within the BU.
¿ Compile inventory register both manually and electronically.
¿ Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisor.
¿ Update the bin cards as and when receipts and issues are processed.
¿ Keep records of items that are due for disposal and obtain approval for all disposals.
¿ Consolidate issues for journal purposes on a monthly basis.
¿ Assesses opportunities to improve and / or innovate on how we remain relevant in our function and what new processes can be explored to improve our value proposition to the organisation.
¿ Ensures compliance to SCM policies on tactical transactions to improve process efficiencies.
Dispatching
¿ Process the requests from Business Units in line with SCM policy and procedures.
¿ Receive orders of goods and ensure efficient distribution to the relevant business unit.
¿ Liaise with other procurement BU counterparts and other internal stakeholders for administration of RFQs.
¿ Supports the preparation of the business requirements in line with approved sourcing initiatives.
¿ Ensures effective cost management through challenging supplier pricing where appropriate and improve on system costs.
¿ Ensures completeness of documentation, scores of shortlisted suppliers, compliance with respect to scoring and changes / amendments if any are made in accordance with the policy / procedures.
¿ Assist in creating the stock expiry reports and assets disposal schedule.
¿ Assist the Stores and Asset and Logistics Manager with the preparation for disposal plan.
¿ Physically remove all items identified and prepare them for disposal collection.
¿ Keep record of all items that have been disposed.
Disposal management
¿ Ensures compliance to the organisation’s governance processes, policies and processes.
¿ Provides support in the supply chain processes within own functional area.
Stakeholder Management
¿ Establishes, builds, and maintains collaborative working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
¿ Builds and maintains positive and value-adding relationships with relevant external stakeholders.
¿ Engages with stakeholders in a proactive manner to determine their needs and deliver on them accordingly.
¿ Manages service level agreements (SLAs).
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)
¿ Performs and/or manages other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required.
Skills, Experience & Education
Minimum Requirements:
Formal Education
¿ Relevant National Diploma in Purchasing / Logistics Management or equivalent with commercial subjects. Degree will be added advantage
Experience
¿ 3 years procurement experience with at least 2 years dealing with procurement administration
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
¿ Emotional Maturity
¿ Empowerment
¿ Diversity and Inclusion
¿ Integrity
¿ Authenticity
¿ Performance Excellence
¿ Innovation and Continuous Improvement
¿ Accountability
¿ Courageous and Ethical
¿ Leadership
Closing Statement
Applications closing date: 24 October 2025
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
TECHNICAL AUDIT MANAGER - GAUTENG BU
Job ID 5232
Location Houghton office
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the Audit Product Champion (PC) within the Audit Business Unit (ABU), disseminate information, ensure quality in the application of technical processes, provide technical support to auditors and facilitate technical training.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Function
- Provide support to the PC in the implementation and monitoring of the business unit (BU) Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives.
Technical Support:
- Provide support to the PC to address technical queries and escalate queries where necessary and disseminate the information to the relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings or any other forums to provide technical support and stay abreast of developments with regards to technical committees.
- Review and coordinate ABU commentary on draft technical documents prior to submission to the PC for final review and sign off.
- Coordinate the BU approach to quality management for all audits in consultation with the PC.
- Review and monitor reporting to ensure a basic level of consistency exists to allow for the consolidation of information for general reporting.
- Coordinate the consolidation and review of BU information for general report and provide support to the PC in the finalisation of the general report final draft prior the central review.
- Provide assistance to the PC with internal quality and peer reviews.
- Provide support in the process of identifying BU training needs as well as monitoring of the delivery of training for the BU.
- Compile the annual ABU technical training plan.
- Conduct practical training sessions for audit business units on the AGSA methodology.
- Provide inputs into the budgeting for all technical training events.
- Facilitate the scheduling of annual training events in consultation with the relevant internal BUs.
- Participate, where possible in the delivery of training and evaluation of training material.
- Conduct research, review and analysis of legislation, auditing and accounting standards and various internal processes.
- Apply research outcomes in the formulation of relevant initiatives, project charters and make appropriate recommendations to the PC in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice.
- Formulate technical procedures and guidelines to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of executing the audit.
- Conduct practical training sessions to the ABU on the new or amended accounting standards and practices.
- Provide assistance to training officer (TO) if separate from PC.
- Provide support to the training offer in the coordination of the learnership programme.
- Provide support to the TO with the overview of work management relating to trainee auditors.
- Monitor trainee’s progress and experience and ensure prompt corrective action in ABU.
- Respond to management information system (MIS) provided by external “process management” capacity relating to study support.
- Provide support to the TO with the management of the academic progress requirement and coordinate study support interventions for the trainee auditors.
- Address trainee auditor queries in conjunction with administrative support and escalate to the TO where appropriate.
- Provide a channel for the dissemination of information from the internal BUs on matters relating to trainees, in conjunction with administrative support.
- Assist with the induction of trainees as and when required
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Trainee Auditor Forum (TAF).
- Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with the relevant guidelines.
- Support the PC on the various engagement with stakeholders.
- Communicate technical processes and requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders.
- Attend and participate in technical sessions or meetings and upon request by the PC.
- Manage own performance.
- Participate in the BU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives.
- Participate in the implementation of initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
- Provide on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the audit team.
- Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements.
- 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 or ACCA.
Experience
· Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience operating at an assistant/junior management level.
· Added advantage: Incumbent currently occupying an Audit Manager role.
Closing Date: 23 October 2025
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 us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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AUDIT MANAGER EASTERN CAPE
Job ID 5230
Location Eastern Cape
Full/Part Time Part-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to manage the portfolio of audits, manage multiple teams responsible for the audit during the audit process (planning, execution and reporting) to ensure performance of quality and value adding audits in compliance with auditing standards and relevant legislation in line with the AGSA strategy.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Function
Provide support with the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU.
Product Management
Compliance with all the requirements of international standard on auditing and AGSA methodology which include but not limited to;
Audit Planning:
¿Conduct research in order to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including identification of audit risks and mitigation thereof.
¿Manage the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
¿Identify the resources required and recommend to SM the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out.
¿Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively and ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.
Audit Execution:
¿Regular review of the audit working papers in line with the audit methodology and standards and conducting on the job training/coaching training for staff members at lower levels.
¿Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that adequate reporting on uncorrected misstatements by lower levels.
¿Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and ensure timely communication of audit findings to the auditee
Audit Reporting:
¿Review reporting working papers, audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
¿Accurate capturing of the audit outcomes and populate the required information for the general report.
Stakeholder Management
Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process.
¿Ensure a clear understanding of auditees’ business and update the SM with any potential problems identified.
¿Update stakeholder information.
¿Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees.
People Management
¿Manage the performance of the team including contracted in staff and ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals.
¿Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
¿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 requirements.
¿Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff.
¿Support the implementation of BU/ centre initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being within the BU.
Financial management and operational management
¿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.
¿ Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget and manage budget for the allocated projects.
¿Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
¿Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
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 qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA
Experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience operating at an assistant/junior management level.
Closing Statement
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
Closing date: 30 October 2025
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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ASSISTANT MANAGER - PERFORMANCE AUDIT (MPUMALANGA)
Job ID 5226
Location Mpumalanga
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
To assist in the effective and efficient management and/or execution of audits. Provide guidance to the performance analysts in their development and manage the complete day-to-day running of the audit whilst maintaining client relations on behalf of the audit manager and the team.
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Performance Areas (KPA’s)
Audit
- Conduct research and come up with new audit focus areas
- Conduct client base environmental scanning to inform value add / integrated audits.
- Discuss the new focus areas with the RA teams with the possibility of obtaining more audit work for the BU
- Compile audit plans and/or procedures for the focus areas
- Execute audits
- Source and interrogate data / information. This includes data analytics
- Provide critical analysis of the evidence, identify management measures/processes that are not in place, root causes and effect on service delivery
- Prepare appropriate findings with practical recommendations that would address the root causes
- Discuss the audit findings with the external stakeholders to confirm factual correctness.
- Prepare detailed, factually correct and complete working papers, including audit objective, procedures, record of work done, audit findings and conclusion)
- Prepare factually correct and complete management report paragraphs supported by audit evidence
- Produce high quality audit work
- Work with integrated audit teams (staff with audit background and those with skills other than auditing)
- Provide audit guidance to non-audit staff (e.g. specialist)
- Deliver audit work within the stipulated timeframes
- Project management for the audit to ensure that the audit milestones (e.g. budget, engagements, timelines, quality) are met in an efficient manner
- Provide feedback on the audit progress to the manager
- Address coaching notes
- Attend audit committee/ steering meetings
- Training and developing of performance analysts through on-the-job mentoring and coaching
- Managing staff hours
- Monitoring staff performance
- Allocating work to staff
- Leading staff by ensuring undisturbed work flow
- Liaise with relevant key stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure effective coordination, communication and coverage of relevant audit issues
- Support the audit team in engaging with relevant contact people (resources) at the auditee to provide required audit documentation
- Prepare relevant documentation for stakeholder engagements for manager and SM
- Market the value of performance audits and develop initiatives for sharing insights, risks and experiences with regularity audit Business Units.
- Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget (e.g. value add areas)
- Monitor own / team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
- Completion of all administration responsibilities, including but not limited to timesheets, cash advance/expense claims, leave application, overtime, bursary application and annual ethical declaration, as well as compliance related policies / guidelines / timelines / instructions
- Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required.
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications
- CA (SA) /RGA/ACCA/CIA
- Registration with relevant professional body is mandatory.
- At least 3 years post article experience
- Public sector knowledge
- Technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices and reporting on audit outcomes
- Knowledge of performance auditing will be an added advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of prescripts and application to the audits
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
SENIOR MANAGER EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND GOVERNANCE
Job ID 5220
Location Gauteng
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requirement Overview
The purpose of this role is to lead and manage Employee Relations in the AGSA. To develop, drive and monitor strategic employment equity programmes, projects and initiatives for AGSA through the provision of advice to all business units regarding the employment equity strategy and associated legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Roles & Responsibilities
Management of Employee Relations and Employment Equity
• Scan the environment and identify relevant trends and developments;
• Undertake regular research into new developments in the employment relations field;
• Proactively assess and analyse the potential impact of new developments in ER within AGSA, and in collaboration with the management, develop and recommend appropriate responses;
• Establish and maintain contact with external ER related organisations and professional bodies
• Participate in the organisation’s and People Portfolio strategic planning process;
• Review or where appropriate develop appropriate ER policies and procedures;
• Perform diligently on all duties assigned by the Business Executive: People Operations.
Provide strategic advisory service, on all employee relations and employment equity related policies, agreements, strategies, procedures and legislation
• Provide strategic and operational oversight of the Employee Relations strategy for AGSA;
• Provide expert and specialist advice to management on HR and ER legal and regulatory compliance including inter alia the LRA, BCEA, Employment Equity, AGSA and applicable conditions of services and the organization’s HR and ER policies and procedures;
• Advise senior management on complex Employee Relations matters and on the appropriate approach to effectively dealing with instances of labour unrest;
• Establish and maintain sound relations within AGSA;
• Comply, maintain, review and recommend ER Policies and processes;
• Communicate and guide employees on relevant ER policies and procedures;
• Advise on disability and absenteeism management;
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA and other relevant Acts;
• Participate in various projects as identified in the People Strategy;
• Ensure that all Human Capital Business Partners are well equipped to advise line management appropriately on ER matters.
Provide a professional dispute resolution
• Ensure that the AGSA is always well represented at relevant forums, e.g. CCMA, Labour Court;
• Represent the organisation in dispute resolution processes including mediation, arbitration and negotiation;
• Undertake legal analysis and risk evaluation of potential disputes and disputes that are declared to determine the appropriate management strategy:
a. Conciliation / mediation / settlements
o Determining management strategies and options during conciliation and mediation proceedings;
o Assisting or representing management in statutory conciliation/mediation/ advisory arbitration proceedings;
o Assisting the Corporate Legal Services with applying for court orders in the event of non-compliance with settlement agreements by other parties;
o Assisting the Corporate Legal Services Team in opposing applications for court orders in the event of AGSA’s not complying with settlement agreements due to interpretation or other reasons.
b. Arbitration and pre-dismissal arbitration
o Evaluate disputes and disciplinary cases to determine, in consultation with the Corporate Legal Services, to whom the dispute or pre-dismissal arbitration should be assigned to present management’s case;
o Assist in the preparation of AGSA’s case, heads of argument and pleadings;
o Represent AGSA or actively oversee and advise legal counsel during statutory and non-statutory arbitration or pre-dismissal arbitration proceedings;
o Analyse, evaluate and implement arbitration and pre-dismissal arbitration awards to determine possible grounds for rescission or review.
Provide training and development to HCBPs and management of AGSA
• Analyse internal and external environmental trends and developments, determining related training needs;
• Liaise with the POE’s Learning and Development centre in developing and implementing appropriate training strategies on ER based on the outcome of the needs analysis
• Ensure continuous training of line managers on policies, procedures and relevant legislation;
• Provide training to line on ER procedures including how to manage grievances and misconduct, dispute resolution, chairing of disciplinary processes and giving evidence at CCMA
• Provide training on ER Policies and Procedures for HCBPs
Responsible for the strategic direction and control of the employment equity functionality
• Undertakes research, benchmark and develops policies and strategy in line with the employment equity and implement EE best practice
• Provide strategic advice and specialist input where required in order to facilitate appropriate and faster decision making
• To provide a specialist consultancy service to various business unit leaders and HCBPs on the development and implementation of Employment Equity plans and related policies
• Responsible for the annual EE statutory reporting
• Lead establishment and facilitation of the Employment Equity Forum
• Proactively staying abreast of legislative changes, national and international best practice and ensure employer legislative compliance
• Represent the AGSA in gathering / meetings convened by the Department of Labour and make contributions on behalf of the AGSA in developing new proposed Employment Equity legislation, amendment and recommendations.
Manage performance and develop Employee Relations and Employment Equity staff members
• Capacitate the centre by ensuring that the operational team structure is maintained, and the team is appropriately recruited and selected;
• Provide opportunities to develop, and adequately train staff members through completion of Personal Development Plans;
• Manage individual’s staff performance through the development of performance contracts and through provision of regular performance reviews, based on the contracted performance targets.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Budgeting and Reporting
• Report to the Head of People Operations on a regular basis on the activities of the ER centre and on matters of substantial importance to ER and EE
• Coordinate and prepare quarterly and annual reports on the progress of the centre
• Maintain accurate records on ER and EE matters and submit high quality reports as required to management and other governance structures
• Prepare risk registers for the centre and ensure mitigation of all risks identified
• Manage the audit process of the centre with internal and external auditors
• Participate in management structures or relevant AGSA committees where required
• Provide an oversight role in the management and evaluation of performance by the service providers of the centre
• Project manage all initiatives and programs within each functional area to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Skills, Experience & Education
• Knowledge and understanding of labour legislation
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
• Knowledge of CCMA/Bargaining processes
• Conflict resolution and problem solving skills
• Ability to function independently and under pressure
• Knowledge of contemporary ER dynamics, case law, labour legislation, trends and trade union matters.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transformation/ change management, diversity and employment equity theory and best practice
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Employee Relations/Human Resources/Labour Law or Commerce degree
Added Advantage
• Postgraduate degree in Employee Relations/Human Resources/Labour Law;
• Certificate/Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution;
• Admitted attorney with labour law experience
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level.
• Significant high level experience in dispute resolution including mediation, arbitration and negotiation.
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 : 30 October 2025
PLEASE APPLY HERE