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AUDITOR-GENERAL
 
 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: PERFORMANCE AUDIT PRETORIA (1 YEAR FIXED CONTRACT)
Job ID 5156
Location KwaZulu Natal
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
 
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
  • Povide 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 
 
People
  • 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
 
Stakeholder Engagements
  • 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 senior manager
  • Market the value of performance audits and develop initiatives for sharing insights, risks and experiences with regularity audit Business Units.
 
Financial management
  • 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.
 
Admin
  • 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
 
Skills, Experience & Education
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • The successful candidate need to either be a registered CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA or CIA
 
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
  • Registration with relevant professional body is mandatory.
 
EXPERIENCE
  • Have at least 4 years’ experience in an Auditing Environment
 
KNOWLEDGE
  • 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 date: 25 July 2025
 
(Kindly note the position is a fixed term for 1 Year)
 
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.
 
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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
 
(Kindly note the position is a fixed term for 1 Year)
 
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PERFORMANCE AUDITOR-CIVIL ENGINEERING (WESTERN CAPE)
Job ID 5160
Location Western Cape
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
 
Requirement Overview
Performance audits are executed by multi-disciplinary teams. The role of the performance auditor is to bring the subject matter knowledge to the audit.  The role of the performance auditor is focussed on knowledge of the audit topic. The performance auditor will, inter alia, conduct research and development and share subject matter expert insights during performance audits. 
Plan, execute and report on a range of performance audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated. Maintain quality stakeholder relations and promote the value of performance audits. Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit
 
Roles & Responsibilities
Plan, execute and report on a range of performance audits in an effective and efficient manner with the resources allocated.  Manage the day-to-day running of the audit. Maintain quality stakeholder relations and promote the value of performance audits and diagnostic testing. Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit. Provide strategic inputs and implement the strategic plan of the business unit (BU).
 
Key Areas of Responsibility
  • Understand the government environment in which the AGSA work
  • Perform audits based on project management principles
  • Assist in planning of audit assignments
  • Execute audit plans  
  • Collect data and information/evidence for audit and other assignment purposes
  • Analyse and interrogate data and information
  • Use various Civil engineering techniques, knowledge and experience in assessment of government service delivery projects during audits.
  • Interview and interrogate the auditee to establish facts during audits.
  • Compile audit technical  reports
  • Compile audit working papers
  • Identify audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
  • Identify root causes and effects of audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas.
  • Use information and technology tools such as, audit accelerators and any other IT tools in performing audits
  • Assist the Infrastructure Centre of Excellence Management in executing any work related to the Centre.
  • Assist auditors in understanding technical concepts when executing technical audits.
  • Contribute to high-impact and relevant recommendations to government, programmes or audit areas
  • Contribute to best practices/guidelines
 
Research and development
  • Research complex and challenging audit themes arising from government priorities/programmes
  • Scan the environment, perform trend analyses and assess risks to identify audit themes and necessary interventions in government
 
People management
  • Develop personal leadership
  • Manage and take responsibly of own work
  • Monitor own deadlines
 
Internal Stakeholder engagement
  • Assist in maintaining an effective relationship with the regularity audit business units
  • Engage in integration initiatives with regularity audit
  • Maintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interaction
  • Support the marketing of performance audits
  • Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences
 
External Stakeholder engagement
  • Build and maintain an effective relationships with auditees and other external stakeholders
  • Support initiatives within the BU to market performance audit products
 
Financial management
  • Manage own productivity and recoverability
  • Keep within allocated budget
 
Administration
  • Provide input on the planning of audits
  • Assist with organisational reporting needs
  • Submit time-sheets on time
 
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications
  • Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering
  • Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
  • Registration (as candidate) with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
 
Experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience required in infrastructure field.
  • Public sector knowledge or exposure to government infrastructure projects will be advantageous.
  • A valid driver’s licence is essential.
 
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
 
Recruitment agencies are allowed to submit CV's for people with disabilities
 
Closing Date: 24 July 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





​SENIOR IT AUDITOR
Job ID 5159
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
 
Knowledge
  • In-depth knowledge of Auditing
  • In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
 
Experience
  • Minimum 3 years Information Systems auditing experience
  • Experience on ERP environments, (i.e. SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft) cyber security and CAATs/Data analytics will be of an added advantage
 
 
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
 
Closing Date: 23 July 2025
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE