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COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE (CGS)
 
Job Title : Internal Auditor
Salary: R 610,836.21 Cost to Company, per annum
Peromnes Grade : 08
Location: Head Office :Pretoria
Reporting Line: Manager: Manager: Internal Audit
 
Overall Job Purpose: To conduct audit reviews, ensuring the provision of an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve CGS's operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of enterprise risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance processes at the CGS.
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
Operation Processes (Internal Audit)
  • Assist in developing the internal audit plan
  • Conduct audit assignments as per the audit plan
  • Planning audit assignments in accordance to audit methodology
  • Prepare working papers as per audit file
  • Document information and transaction flow
  • Execute audit procedures according to approved audit programme and audit approach
  • Gather adequate, competent, relevant and useful audit evidence
  • Prepare draft reports for review by Senior Internal Auditor
  • Discuss findings with auditee management and obtain auditee response on the audit findings
  • Ensure review notes are addressed
  • Conduct ad hoc assignments/special investigation requested by management
  • Assist other team members when they need help
  • Assist in the administration of the internal audit function
 
 
Stakeholder Relations
  • Build relationship with external auditors and other assurance providers
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Liaise with the clients and keep them informed on an ongoing basis
  • Maintain effective relationships with both line managers and employees
 
Quality Management
  • Execute all audit assignments/ work in accordance with the IIA standards
  • Review and ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA standards and code of ethics
  • Prepare clear and concise findings for audit performed
 
Project Management
  • Execute the project within allocated timeframes
  • Execute in line with approved audit procedures
  • Prepare the audit file per audit project
 
People Management
  • Compile and submit Personal Development Plan
  • Participate in Continuous Professional Development initiatives/interventions in order to keep up with new technologies, standards, laws and regulations
 
Key Personal Attributes and Required Skills:
  • Integrity, objectivity and confidentiality
  • Good interpersonal relations skills
  • Good analytical thinking skills  
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good communication skills (Oral and Written)
  • Motivating and developing others
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Report writing skills 
 
Qualification and Experience:
  • National Diploma in Internal Auditing or equivalent
  • Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • 3 years’ internal audit experience
  • Knowledge and experience of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations
  • Knowledge of external leading risk and controls frameworks such as COSO and ISO 31000
  • Proven proficiency in understanding and application of standards for the professional practice of internal auditing
 

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The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply. If you meet the above requirements and wish to apply, please send your application to careers@geoscience.org.za . Please quote the position title as reference when submitting your applications.
 
Closing Date: 28 August, 2019
 
All appointments are subject to vetting processes.