CITY OF UMHLATHUZE VACANCIES

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​DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
 
CHIEF INTERNAL AUDIT: PROBITY, COMPLIANCE AND QAIP – (READVERTSEMENT)
(INTERNAL AUDIT)
SAP POST NUMBER 20007767
TASK T15
BASIC SALARY R 659 335.68 - R 710 274.00 per annum
ADVERTISED Internal & Website
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 National Diploma / Degree in Information Systems and a certificate in Internal Audit or CISA;
 IIA and/or CISA Certification or equivalent;
 Post Graduate Degree in Information Systems or Internal Audit will be an added advantage;
 Communication skills;
 Computer literacy (MS word, excel);
 5-6 Years auditing experience in compliance audit;
 Drivers Licence;
 Internal Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; 
ISACA Standards; 
 Principles relating to Governance, Risk Management and Municipal Finance Management Act;
 Project management and organizational skills;
 3 years’ experience in Auditing SAP.
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
 Develop and perform QAIP;
 Must be able to prepare scripts and perform data analytics;
 Professional audit work according to norms and standards under the general direction of an experienced Senior Auditor;
 Can manage, lead and control the audit assignments according to the norms and standards under the direction of the Manager: Internal Audit;
 Responsible for managing the auditing teams; and demonstrates a good knowledge base of governance, controls and risk management;
 Prepares clear and concise draft reports that are in accordance with the approved audit methodology / standards;
 Prepares notification letters engagements / aligned to scope and audit objectives of annual audit plan;
 Interprets information adequately. Prepares engagement letter and sign off as preparer;
 Prepares the draft audit report with reflection of management
 Reviews and approves the draft audit report ensuring clear and concise communication to appropriate parties;
 Reports on significant findings in respect of risk, control and corporate governance issues; and
 Reviews whether the draft audit reports are aligned to the audit methodology / standards before submission to the Manager IA / Senior Audit Manager.
 Understands and follows municipality’s policies and internal audit policies, the Code of Ethics and Conduct, procedures and IA methodology;
 Understands the mechanism available in the Municipality to resolve ethical issues;
 Understands the independence and objectivity in performing of engagements;
 Plans each assigned project with team members; Participates in defining the scope and audit objectives and completion of the preliminary risk assessment;
 Compiles system descriptions and internal control questionnaires in accordance with IA Methodology; Develops the audit program;
 Ensures that audit work is in compliance with the norms and Standards of Internal Auditing and other standards set by IA;
 Timely complete own Performance Appraisal on each project;
 Keeps personal timesheet up to date and submit monthly to the project manager for approval;
 Performs follow - up reviews on progress made on corrective actions taken by client management to correct reported deficiencies and report thereon to the project manager;
 Prepares working papers to substantiate the audit work performed on the assigned project.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Conduct and supervise the audit as per the audit program;
 Plan and conduct specific audits in line with the approved Internal Audit plan;
 Allocate audit procedures according to auditors as per the audit program;
 Review working papers for completeness and accuracy;
 Discuss findings with client personnel during the course of the audit to ensure the accuracy of the findings;
 Draft audit reports with recommendations discussed and agreed with management;
 Provide assurance and recommend controls in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations;
 Develop and perform Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.

CLOSING DATE: 29 JANUARY 2026 @ 16H00
 
NB: All applicants must forward an application on the prescribed form which can be downloaded from our website:www.umhlathuze.gov.za. Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV with certified copies of qualifications certificates, Identity Document and driver’s licence, including the names of three contactable references from current and previous employers. Applications can be emailed to : vacancies@umhlathuze.gov.za or hand delivered during the week between 07h30- 16h00, to: Richards Bay Civic Centre Reception desk, Nseleni Rates Hall, Esikhaleni Rates Hall, Hlanganani Rates hall, Empangeni Civic Centre, Ngwelezane Rates Hall.
 
Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 1 month of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, it is our intention to promote and uphold representivity in the Municipality in terms of Race, Gender and Disability
 
The appointment is made according to the Council’s conditions of service. Canvassing for this position will lead to disqualification of applications. City of uMhlathuze strictly abides by ethical practices and does not accept money for submission of applications. We urge all employees, clients, members of the public and our suppliers to report any kind of fraud or corruption at uMhlathuze Municipality's Human Resources –
 
NB: By applying for the above position, you consent in terms of Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) to personal information being obtained and processed through inter alia, reference check and trace reports.
 
This Job is NOT FOR SALE
 
The City of uMhlathuze Municipality does not charge any monies, fees or contributions for submitting an application, securing an interview or as payment for any employment whatsoever.
NB: For administrative enquiries, contact: Human Resources Administration on 035 9075198/5189/5151/5180/5475/5158.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Verification will be done on candidates’ qualifications, criminal and credit record. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. The applicant should be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
Failure to adhere to the above will result in the automatic disqualification of the application.
NO applications shall be considered without certified copies of the original supporting documents and if not made in the prescribed application form. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. The Human Resources Section will not accept responsibility for information not mentioned in applications, nor for lost applications, unless proof of submission can be supplied.
 
MR PN MHLONGO
CITY MANAGER