CITY OF TSHWANE - JOB FORUM 4-2024 GROUP AUDIT AND RISK (VARIOUS POSITIONS)

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Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, religious belief, age, national origin, marital status, physical disability, HIV status, gender, social origin, culture, political opinion, conscience and sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Tshwane is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the City of Tshwane Employment Equity Plan. The City retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
 
Applicants should note that they will be required to provide proof of their qualifications or any other relevant documents (certified copies or original documents) during the selection process. Appointments will be subject to the positive verification of qualifications (from Grade 12 upwards). Any misrepresentation of qualifications or information on the application of an applicant and failure to present proof of claimed qualifications or fraudulent qualifications will disqualify a candidate for appointment. If it is an internal candidate, he/she may be disciplined for misconduct.
 
The online system closes at midnight on the closing date and no late applications can be accepted. If you do not receive correspondence from our office within 21 days of the application’s closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
 

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Secretarial
 
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Office of the Chief Audit Executive
Location: Sammy Marks, Pretoria Central
Reference number
AUDT108-2024
Position EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T11
Scale R359 952,00 – R499 920,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R518 224,91 – R696 373,84 per annum
 
Job purpose
To render an executive secretarial and administrative support service to the Office of the Chief Audit Executive
 
Appointment requirements
Grade 12 or an equivalent certificate plus a secretarial qualification or training
At least five years’ relevant secretarial experience
Supervisory experience will be an added advantage
A valid Code B driving licence will be an added advantage
Computer literacy
 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Flexibility; willingness to accept responsibility; innovative thinking skills; ability to pay attention to detail; ability to work within prescribed timelines; good self-management skills; ability to function well in stressful conditions; ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
 
Primary function
Provide a reception service
Provide an office administration service
Provide a typing and computer-operating service
Provide an operational logistics service
Execute diverse official secretarial duties
 
SAP S70009960
New/natural attrition Natural attrition
 
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Managerial 
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Office of the Chief Audit Executive
Section: Information, Communication and Technology Auditing
Location: Pretoria Central
Reference number AUDT109-2024
Position DIRECTOR: INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY AUDITING
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T18
Scale R795 720,00 – R1 105 152,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R1 203 555,75 – R1 597 395,65 per annum
 
Job purpose
To manage computer audit reviews and provide assurance that IT controls have been implemented and are effective and, where necessary, provide consulting meetings, carry out detailed planning for and execute audit projects, and ensure that audit work conforms to the relevant standards (Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)) and other guidelines and procedures of the City of Tshwane
 
Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary career-related degree or BTech in Information, Communication and Technology (ICT)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Other certification(s) will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body, such as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or any other relevant professional body
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• At least nine years’ relevant working experience in a computer auditing environment (advantage if in a local government environment), of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy with SAP proficiency

 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Knowledge of data analytics (Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS)); knowledge of the governance, risk and compliance approach; knowledge of application reviews; knowledge of general controls reviews; integrity; professionalism; good interpersonal skills; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; emotional intelligence; good communication skills; flexibility; adaptability; customer orientation; people management skills; problem-solving abilities
 
Primary functions

• Manage and plan computer audit reviews
• Complete audits in accordance with the computer audit plan
• Supervise computer audit staff
• Review work performed by computer audit staff
• Manage and attend to staff training and development
• Compile computer audit reports
• Lead and conduct the planning, coordination and performance of application and general systems control audits, improve control processes improvement, optimise reviews and prepare audit reports associated with the completion of scheduled audits and assigned special projects
• Assist in setting the strategic direction for a value-focused internal audit department, including IT audit methodology, automation techniques and IT audit planning

 
SAP S70010012
New/natural attrition Natural attrition
 
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)
 
 
 
 

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Managerial
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Ethics Management and Forensic Services
Section: Fraud Investigation
Location: Pretoria Central
Reference number AUDT110-2024
Position DIRECTOR: FRAUD INVESTIGATION
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T18
Scale R795 720,00 – R1 105 152,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R1 203 555,75 – R1 597 395,65 per annum
 
Job purpose
To provide a proactive and investigative service to management and Council in order to manage fraud and corruption in an effective, efficient and economic manner in order to minimise the loss of scarce and valuable resources
 
Appointment requirements

• A three-year tertiary career-related qualification (degree or national diploma) in Police Investigation, Law, Forensic Auditing, Forensic Accounting or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification in any of the listed fields will be an added advantage
• Being a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Fraud Practitioner (SA) will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and/or Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP)) will be an added advantage
• At least nine years’ relevant working experience in forensic auditing and investigation (advantage if in a local government environment), of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy with SAP proficiency

 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Integrity; professionalism; good interpersonal skills; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; emotional intelligence; good communication skills; flexibility; adaptability; customer orientation; people management skills; problem-solving abilities; knowledge of application reviews; knowledge of general controls reviews
 
Primary functions

• Manage the development and implementation of the risk-based forensic plan and programme for the City of Tshwane and its municipal entities
• Provide the City of Tshwane with the capacity to track cyberattacks and transgressions
• Manage the collation of information in all instances of fraud or suspected fraud that arise in the City
• Execute generic management functions after cyber forensic investigations
• Develop policies and procedures relevant to cyber forensic investigations
• Manage and attend to staff training and development
• Manage the section to ensure efficient and effective operations through planning, organisation, leadership and control
• Attend Council and other management meetings as required
• Compile operational and capital budgets in order to ensure the smooth operation of the department
• Perform strategic management planning in order to ensure the effective use of resources
• Train subordinates in order to ensure that they effectively discharge their duties
• Review investigation findings as well as investigation files and evidence
• Liaise with key stakeholders in order to ensure that forensic recommendations are implemented by commissioning follow-up audits and personal interviews with complainants
• Facilitate a fraud risk assessment workshop in order to ensure the identification of risks by arranging and facilitating stakeholder meetings
• Develop a work skills plan for the division in order to ensure that staff have the appropriate skills
• Set the required divisional competency level in order to ensure skills enhancement
• Compile divisional audit committee reports, as well as reports to the Quarterly Performance Review, Executive Committee, Mayoral Committee, Municipal Public Accounts Committee and other oversight committees
• Attend disciplinary hearings and other tribunals, and provide expert witness services
• Align the division to the investigation methodology

 
SAP S70010050
New/natural attrition Natural attrition
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Managerial
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Ethics Management and Forensic Services
Section: Ethics Management and Fraud Prevention
Location: Pretoria Central
Reference number AUDT111-2024
Position DIRECTOR: ETHICS MANAGEMENT AND FRAUD PREVENTION
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T18
Scale R795 720,00 – R1 105 152,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R1 203 555,75 – R1 597 395,65 per annum
 
Job purpose

• To prevent fraud and corruption in an effective, efficient and economic manner
• To provide a proactive and investigative service to management and Council in order to manage ethics, fraud and corruption in an effective, efficient and economic manner to minimise the loss of scarce and valuable resources

 
Appointment requirements

• A three-year tertiary career-related qualification (degree or national diploma) in Police Investigation, Law, Forensic Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Management or any other study field related to the position
• Being a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Ethics Officer or Fraud Practitioner (SA) will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Ethics Training, Fraud Prevention, Probity Auditing or any relevant certification
• Registration with a relevant professional body (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) and/or Ethics Institute of South Africa) will be an added advantage
• At least nine years’ relevant working experience in fraud and corruption prevention, ethics management and forensic auditing and investigations (advantage if in a local government environment), of which at least four years should be at managerial level
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007, as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy with SAP proficiency

 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Integrity; professionalism; good interpersonal skills; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; emotional intelligence; good communication skills; flexibility; adaptability; customer orientation; people management skills; problem-solving abilities; knowledge of application reviews; knowledge of general controls reviews
 
Primary functions

• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section
• Ensure that accurate estimates are prepared in relation to requirements, prepare capital and operating estimates for the department, and approve and control project-related expenditure against budget allocations
• Identify and define immediate, short-term and long-term objectives
• Manage fraud and corruption prevention
• Oversee the assessment of the fraud risk controls database
• Oversee ethics management services within the City of Tshwane
• Responsible for local municipality ethics and compliance of policies and procedures, including identifying regulatory and business requirements
• Oversee the drafting of and obtaining approval for policies
• Develop and implement the Integrity Management Framework
• Oversee the management of conflicts of interest which include remunerative work, declarations of interest and gift registers
• Establish and execute internal controls and establish procedures to promote compliance with those policies
• Provide advice and support to client service personnel and engagement teams regarding ethics and compliance policies and requirements
• Ensure that the City’s key ethical principles and compliance regulations are effectively communicated to all employees
• Develop a work skills plan for the division in order to ensure that staff have the appropriate skills
• Compile divisional audit committee reports, as well as reports to the Quarterly Performance Review, Executive Committee, Mayoral Committee, Municipal Public Accounts Committee and other oversight committees

 
SAP S70010038
New/natural attrition Natural attrition
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)

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Professional
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Ethics Management and Forensic Services
Section: Fraud Investigation
Location: Pretoria Central
Reference number AUDT112-2024
Position SENIOR FORENSIC AUDITOR (2 POSTS)
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T15
Scale R566 376,00 – R786 636,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R780 957,93 – R1 061 301,19 per annum
 
Job purpose
To provide a proactive and investigative service to management and Council by applying updated and advanced investigation techniques and procedures in line with acceptable standards to enable Council to minimise losses and mitigate the risk of fraud and corruption
 
Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary career-related qualification (degree or national diploma) in Police Investigation, Law, Forensic Auditing, Forensic Accounting, Commerce or any other study field related to the position
• Membership of one of the following: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) will be an added advantage
• Being a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Fraud Practitioner (SA) will be an added advantage
• At least six years’ relevant working experience in conducting forensic investigations (advantage if in a local government environment), of which at least three years should be at supervisory level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Integrity; professionalism; good interpersonal skills; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; emotional intelligence; good communication skills; flexibility; adaptability; customer orientation; people management skills; problem-solving abilities; knowledge of application reviews; knowledge of general controls reviews; good report-writing skills; good testimony-provision skills
 
Primary functions

• Conduct forensic investigations
• Supervise forensic investigation assignments
• Compile investigation reports and present the reports to management and other stakeholders
• Give advice on appropriate courses of action to take in all instances of fraud or suspected fraud
• Provide the City of Tshwane with the capacity to track cyberattacks and transgressions
• Execute generic management functions after cyber forensic investigations
• Manage the collation of information in all instances of fraud or suspected fraud arising in the City
• Attend to staff training and development
• Supervise fraud and corruption detection projects and ethics management assignments
• Interact with external law enforcement agencies
• Register criminal police cases with the police
• Train subordinates in order to ensure that they effectively discharge their duties
• Review investigation findings as well as investigation files and evidence
• Liaise with key stakeholders in order to ensure that forensic recommendations are implemented by commissioning follow-up audits and personal interviews with complainants
• Facilitate a fraud risk assessment workshop in order to ensure the identification of risks by arranging and facilitating stakeholder meetings
• Develop a work skills plan for the division in order to ensure that staff have the appropriate skills
• Attend disciplinary hearings and other tribunals and provide expert witness services
• Align the division with the investigation methodology

 
SAP S70010046 and S70010054
New/natural attrition New and natural attrition
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Professional
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Ethics Management and Forensic Services
Section: Fraud Investigation
Location: Pretoria Central
Reference number AUDT113-2024
Position SENIOR SPECIALIST: FRAUD INVESTIGATION
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T17
Scale R710 460,00 – R986 736,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R1 095 038,25 – R1 446 677,74 per annum
 
Job purpose
To provide a proactive and investigative service to management and Council by applying updated and advanced investigation techniques and procedures in line with acceptable standards in order to enable the City of Tshwane to minimise losses and mitigate the risk of fraud and corruption
 
Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary career-related qualification (degree or national diploma) in Police Investigation, Law, Forensic Auditing, Forensic Accounting or any other study field related to the position
• Membership of one of the following: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP) will be an added advantage
• Being a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Fraud Practitioner (SA) will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in forensic auditing and investigation (advantage if in a local government environment), of which at least three years should be at supervisory level as an Investigator, Project Manager or Lead Investigator
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Integrity; professionalism; good interpersonal skills; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; emotional intelligence; good communication skills; flexibility; adaptability; customer orientation; people management skills; problem-solving abilities; knowledge of application reviews; knowledge of general controls reviews; good report-writing skills; good testimony-provision skills
 
Primary functions

• Manage and supervise forensic investigation assignments
• Provide the City of Tshwane with the capacity to track cyberattacks and transgressions
• Execute generic management functions after cyber forensic investigations
• Develop policies and procedures relevant to cyber forensic investigations
• Manage the development and implementation of the risk-based forensic plan and programme for the City of Tshwane and its municipal entities
• Manage the collation of information in all instances of fraud or suspected fraud arising in the City
• Manage and attend to staff training and development
• Lead fraud and corruption detection projects
• Interact with external law enforcement agencies
• Register criminal police cases with the police
• Compile investigation reports and present the reports to management and other stakeholders
• Train subordinates in order to ensure that they effectively discharge their duties
• Review investigation findings as well as investigation files and evidence
• Liaise with key stakeholders in order to ensure that forensic recommendations are implemented by commissioning follow-up audits and personal interviews with complainants
• Facilitate a fraud risk assessment workshop in order to ensure the identification of risks by arranging and facilitating stakeholder meetings
• Develop a work skills plan for the division in order to ensure that staff have the appropriate skills
• Compile divisional audit committee reports, as well as reports to the Quarterly Performance Review, Executive Committee, Mayoral Committee, Municipal Public Accounts Committee and other oversight committees
• Attend disciplinary hearings and other tribunals and provide expert witness services
• Align the division with the investigation methodology

 
SAP S70010040
New/natural attrition New
 
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Professional
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Office of the Chief Audit Executive
Section: Quality Assurance
Location: Pretoria Central
Reference number AUDT114-2024
Position SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T17
Scale R710 460,00 – R986 736,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R1 095 038,25 – R1 446 677,74 per annum
 
Job purpose
To manage a Citywide independent, objective assurance and consulting activity within the technical and quality services auditing remit that adds value and improves City of Tshwane operations in pursuance of the City’s objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of governance, stewardship, risk, compliance and control management processes within the area of responsibility
 
Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary career-related degree, national diploma or qualification in the relevant field
• Being a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) will be an added advantage
• Being a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ work experience in the field of quality assurance and auditing, of which three years should be at supervisory level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Excellent communication skills; presentation skills; ability to work under pressure; ability to meet deadlines; good organisation skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; accuracy; analytical thinking skills; good interpersonal skills; good writing skills
 
Primary functions

• Provide the Chief Audit Executive and the Director: Quality Assurance with quality assurance and technical and quality auditing services
• Provide continuous improvement and quality assurance
• Implement internal audit quality and improvement programmes
• Provide support in terms of integrated risk assurance
• Manage audit project management
• Coordinate a clean audit outcome mandate
• Provide strategic direction with regard to the Audit Performance and Risk Management Committee reporting requirements
• Manage departmental reporting requirements
• Provide support in ethics management and forensic auditing and investigations Supervise and review work performed by subordinates
• Identify professional and technical skill gaps and complete development plans for existing personnel with clearly defined career paths and job enrichment opportunities

 
SAP S70009961
New/natural attrition Natural attrition
 
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Professional
DEPARTMENT: GROUP AUDIT AND RISK
Division: Enterprise Risk Management
Section: Strategic, Operational/Departmental and Regional Projects, Entities
Location: Pretoria Central
Reference number AUDT115-2024
Position SENIOR SPECIALIST: ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT: REGIONAL PROJECTS, ENTITIES
To be advertised Internal External
This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories
Job level T17
Scale R710 460,00 – R986 736,00 per annum
Estimated remuneration package R1 095 038,25 – R1 446 677,74 per annum
 
Job purpose
To develop, maintain and execute a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risks that may impact on organisational performance
 
Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year tertiary career-related qualification (degree or national diploma) in Risk Management, Auditing and Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Registration with a relevant professional body
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other relevant risk management designation will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ work experience in the field of risk management, of which three years should be at supervisory level
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy

 
Personal attributes and/or competencies
Integrity; professionalism; good interpersonal skills; in-depth knowledge and understanding of risk management and risk management standards and procedures; innovative thinking skills; decisiveness; ability to pay attention to detail; emotional intelligence; good communication skills; flexibility; adaptability; customer orientation; people management skills; problem-solving abilities; good report-writing skills
 
Primary functions

• Develop and facilitate the implementation of the risk management policy, frameworks and other governance documents
• Facilitate and ensure the implementation of project risk management
• Ensure an environment conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the division
• Execute other functions as directed by the Chief Risk Officer
• Monitor and control the section budget so that income and expenditure is in line with Council requirements
• Prepare and submit the procurement plan for the division
• Manage the operational budget
• Manage assets within the section

 
SAP S70073521
New/natural attrition New
 
Enquiries Deon Isaacs (012 358 0680); Agnes Ndwamato (012 358 8637)



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