CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - ​​​VACANCY CIRCULAR: 029/2022: GROUP RISK AND ASSURANCE SERVICES (GRAS)

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process. 
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy. 
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date. 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. 
• By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. 
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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SPECIALIST: INTERNAL AUDIT (SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR) 
PERMANENT POSITION 
DEPARTMENT: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS) 
BRANCH: Office of the City Manager 
DESIGNATION: Specialist: Internal Audit (Senior Internal Auditor) 
REMUNERATION: R593 250,39 (Annual Package) 
LOCATION: SAPPI Building 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
• Bachelor’s Degree/B Tech in Accounting or Internal Audit or related field (NQF level 7); 
• 5 years’ extensive experience in internal auditing; 
• Driver’s license and access to a vehicle (expected to visit council sites, often at short notice); 
• Member of Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIASA). 
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Implement multi-internal audits (process and financial audit) engagements, which run parallel within a certain portfolio reviewing management measures within multiple projects to ensure effectiveness, value for money and/or efficiency within the municipality. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
• Lead, conduct and control audit activities on assigned projects; 
• Assist in the development of the three-year rolling plan; 
• Assist in the development of the identification of areas of focus for process audits; 
• Assist in determining the budgeted hours to be allocated to projects; 
• Assist in planning of process audits; 
• Review the work of Internal Audit and develop the audit scope and objectives; 
• Interview Senior Officials of the City to establish audit needs to be included in the coverage plan and/or objectives; 
• Develop, execute and review work programme with each project; 
• Draft the Internal Audit report and present for management comments; 
• Quality assurance and audit projects and schedule follow up to agreed actions with management; 
• Conduct client assessments to determine effectiveness of audits conducted; 
• Review management measures within multiple projects; 
• Assist in developing recommendations fir improvement and preparing components for the final report to various municipal oversight committees. 
 
LEADING COMPETENCIES: 
• Extensive knowledge and experience of local government; 
• Experience assessing adequacy and effective risk management; 
• Experience with project management; 
• Knowledge of Group Integrated Assurance Framework and combined assurance model;
• Knowledge of Integrated Internal Control Framework; 
• Sophisticated understanding of governance, policy, budget management and operations of state local government; 
• Knowledge of Human Resources and Finance Management. 
 
CORE COMPETENCIES: 
• Proficiency in Data Analytics; 
• Outstanding analytical, writing and presentation skills; 
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills; 
• Proficiency with various computer applications; 
• Effectiveness in planning, managing and conducting integrated audits and vast knowledge in different types of audits; 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, elected officials, audit clients and the public; 
• Ability to supervise others including goal setting, mentoring, conflict resolution and continuously improving team performance. 
 
 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share.hsforms.com/13zw-8fIRQFmrePDDgCIKCg469tl
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Bongani Myeni 
Tel No: (011) 049 7503 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process.