ARMAMENTS CORPORATION OF SOUTH AFRICA (ARMSCOR)

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MANAGER: INTERNAL AUDIT (12-MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

Division: Internal Audit 

Reference Number: 9993684

Job Grade: D4

Location: Head Office, Pretoria

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To provide independent, objective audit function in support to the organisation to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Grade 12
• B-Tech or BCom Degree (Accounting/Auditing) 
• Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma Qualification (Accounting/Auditing)
• IIA or; SAICA or; CICA Membership 
• 10 years (relevant experience);  
• 5 years must be at junior management level

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREA 

The incumbent will be responsible to perform the following functions but not limited to;

·       Manage the execution of the approved audit plan.

·       Management of audit project team which entails but not limited to performance on project, development, timelines and quality.

·       Perform audit planning in accordance with operational plan and engagement letter.

·       Align the audit plan to Coso Framework 

·       Draft an engagement letter to the auditee in accordance with the audit plan and submit to Senior Manager for approval.

·       Prepare a Risk and Control Matrix (RACM). 

·       Plan and prioritise own activities in accordance to allocated hours.

·       Prepare detailed risk-based audit program.

·       Execute complex and sensitive audit in accordance with risk-based audit program to establish the adequacy of the controls and the compliance thereof.

·       Discuss findings with client up to Senior Management or Divisional Management to validate the issues.

·       Prepare a detailed draft report addressing the findings, the root cause, effect and recommendations to rectify and submit to Senior Manager for review.

·       Incorporate Senior Manager's comments on the draft report.

·       Provide the client with the draft report as well as the recommendations for the client to comment and indicate corrective actions.

·       Conduct special audit investigations as and when required by the organisation.

·       Provide consulting and advising service to internal stakeholders on complex and diverse audit matters, as and when required.

·       Write progress and monthly reports to the Senior Manager.

·       Must supervise the audit teams towards the achievement of the audit plan.

·       Must mentor Senior Auditors, Auditors and Junior Auditors.

·       Participate in ad hoc audit related activities as and when required.

·       May be required prepare executive summary and /or present the same to both EXCO and/or Audit & Risk Committee.

KNOWLEDGE & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

·       Advance knowledge of PFMA

·       Advance knowledge of drafting risk-based audit program

·       Advance knowledge of RACM

·       Advance knowledge of root cause analysis

·       Root cause analysis

·       Advance knowledge of RACM

·       Advance knowledge of drafting risk-based audit program

·       People management

To apply, send your application to Vacancies@armscor.co.za

NB: All applicants must indicate reference number of the position they are applying for in the subject heading.

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checking, verification of personal data and security clearance as part of the selection process.  In line with Armscor’s commitment to compliance with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.  

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 14 October 2026.  Late applications will not be considered.

Enquiries: Ms Thato Khahleli 012 428 2469