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SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANPARKS)
 
CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE
Park: Groenkloof (Head Office)
 
Description:
The Organisation requires the services of a Chief Audit Executive in SANParks. This position is on a fixed-term contract of five (5) years and will be based at Groenkloof, Pretoria.

 
Requirements:
  • Be in possession of a Postgraduate degree in Internal Auditing / Risk Management / Accounting or related field, a Masters in Commerce/MBA will be desirable.
  • Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Chartered Accountant.
  • Should have 4 - 6 years' experience in managing internal audit in a senior management capacity.
  • Should have experience in forensic auditing related to fraud investigation.
  • Good knowledge of the business environment and related legislative frameworks.
  • Expert knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory and departmental environment underpinning internal audit management to be applied in highly complex circumstances.
  • Possess advanced proficiency in audit competencies (risk management & control, communication, problem solving and financial analysis).
  • Advanced knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations; Internal Auditing Standards; the South African Auditing Standards.
  • Skills to manage the relationship with governance role players and analyse the roles and responsibilities of the participants to execute the duties required for cooperation.
  • Skills to continuously oversee and monitor the outcomes of all audit engagements in the light of their scope, objectives and criteria.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Manage and ensure the development of the overall internal audit strategy, plan and management philosophy for SANParks.
  • Manage the performance of audit standards, procedures and processes, including:
    • Identification and definition of audit risks.
    • Forensic audit.
    • Developing criteria, reviewing and analysing evidence
    • Documenting processes and procedures.
  • Ensure and facilitate organisational adherence to requirements in implementing the annual AG audit strategy.
  • Compile and manage the Internal Audit budget annually for approval by the CEO, ARC and Board in line with the PFMA and other appropriate legislative documentation.
  • Compile an Annual Internal Audit Plan and 3-year rolling Internal Audit Plan.
  • Maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Co-lead the development and implementation of SANParks’ combined assurance model.
  • Manage and ensure the implementation of internal audit development interventions aimed at institutionalising a high-performance culture and establishing a cohesive, culturally compliant and positive working environment thereby continuously improving staff morale and productivity.
  • Member of SAICA or registered with a recognized professional body.
  • Member of ACCA.

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Salary: R 891 355 - R 1 461 397
 
Interested persons who meet the qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a covering letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) and Identity Document (certified within the past 6 months) to the following address:
Human Resources Division
SA National Parks
E-mail: jobapplications@sanparks.org
PO Box 787
PRETORIA
0001
Fax: 086 295 4078
 
For more information, please send an e-mail to Reginah.Visser@sanparks.org. Please do not send your application to this mailbox, it is meant for enquiries only.
 
Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit evaluated results by the South African Qualification Authority.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to females and people living with disabilities.
SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.
 
SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.
 
CL0SING DATE: 24 MARCH 2021