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AUDITOR-GENERAL

AUDIT MANAGER - NORTHWEST

Listing reference: agsa_000186

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 November 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Accounting, Auditing

Location: Rustenburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven professional to lead a portfolio of audits and manage multiple audit teams across the full audit lifecycle, from planning and execution through to reporting. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, value-adding audits that comply with auditing standards and relevant legislation, while contributing to the successful execution of the AGSA strategy. The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, stakeholder management, and quality oversight to ensure audit outcomes that enhance accountability, strengthen governance, and create meaningful impact within the public sector environment.

Job description

Requirement Overview

• Responsible for the management of a portfolio of audits to ensure that the audit process (planning, execution, reporting etc.) is managed in an effective and efficient manner with the allocated resources and completed on time and according to relevant audit standards and legislation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Audit planning

• Conduct research and engage with SM to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit process.
• Discuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risks.
• Discuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy.
• Select the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out and engage them on the audit plans and budget.
• Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review.
• Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.
• Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of auditees to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfully.

Audit Execution

• Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage auditees if the team encounters any challenges.
• Regularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for TA’s.
• Execute audit procedures and all working papers.
• Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committees.
• Constantly engage with manager to provide updates on audit progress and required support to complete the audit on time.
• Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that AM/ AS report them on the schedule of uncorrected misstatements.

Audit reporting

• Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM.
• Assist the SM in responding to questions from the auditee when the SM presents the audit and/or management report to the audit steering committee on the audit process and outcomes.
• Accurately capture and update ASMIS information.
• Review communication of audit findings and RFIs.

Stakeholder engagements

• Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process.
• Update the ASMIS stakeholder information.
• Liaise with key stakeholders at auditees (such as Audit/MPAC Committee meetings) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees.
• Liaise with private audit firms relating to contract out audits.

People Management

• Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
• Addressing any people matters that may arise from the team in partnership with relevant People Support BUs.
• Manage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals.
• Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team.
• Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA/ SAIGA requirements.
• Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff

Financial management

• Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget.
• Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
• Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets.
• Manage project financials including budgets, timely billing and collection and variance recognition
  Ad-hoc duties.
• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required.

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

• CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification

Experience and Knowledge

• Completed articles (3 years)
• Two years’ work experience as an Assistant Manager.

Advantageous

• Prior experience in developing and implementing data analytics is required.
• Experience in auditing complex taxation environments will be advantageous.
• Experience in technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices, and reporting on audit outcomes.
• Experience in planning and monitoring the use of expenditure to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
• Experience in budget preparation and reviewing budget documents or reports.
• Experience in MFMA and PFMA.
• Implementation of CAATS.
• Preferably registered with SAICA as an assessor.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting framework.
• Experience in auditing complex taxation and financial instrument environments 

Closing statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.

Preference will be given to candidates within the hiring Business Unit

False & Inaccurate information provided will result in a disqualified application

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four  (4) weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. 

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TECHNICAL AUDIT MANAGER (NORTHWEST)

Listing reference: agsa_000185

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 19 November 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing

Location: Rustenburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

The purpose of the position is to provide technical support to the Audit Product Champion (PC) within the Audit Business Unit (ABU), disseminate information, ensure quality in the application of technical processes, provide technical support to auditors and facilitate technical training.

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Function 

· Provide support to the PC in the implementation and monitoring of the business unit (BU) Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives. 

Product Management 

Technical Support: 

· Provide support to the PC to address technical queries and escalate queries where necessary and disseminate the information to the relevant stakeholders. 

· Participate in meetings or any other forums to provide technical support and stay abreast of developments with regards to technical committees. 

· Review and coordinate ABU commentary on draft technical documents prior to submission to the PC for final review and sign off. 

· Coordinate the BU approach to quality management for all audits in consultation with the PC. 

· Review and monitor reporting to ensure a basic level of consistency exists to allow for the consolidation of information for general reporting. 

· Coordinate the consolidation and review of BU information for general report and provide support to the PC in the finalisation of the general report final draft prior the central review. 

· Provide assistance to the PC with internal quality and peer reviews. 

Technical Training: 

· Provide support in the process of identifying BU training needs as well as monitoring of the delivery of training for the BU. 

· Compile the annual ABU technical training plan. 

· Conduct practical training sessions for audit business units on the AGSA methodology. 

· Provide inputs into the budgeting for all technical training events. 

· Facilitate the scheduling of annual training events in consultation with the relevant internal BUs. 

· Participate, where possible in the delivery of training and evaluation of training material. 

Research and Development: 

· Conduct research, review and analysis of legislation, auditing and accounting standards and various internal processes. 

· Apply research outcomes in the formulation of relevant initiatives, project charters and make appropriate recommendations to the PC in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice. 

· Formulate technical procedures and guidelines to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of executing the audit. 

·Conduct practical training sessions to the ABU on the new or amended accounting standards and practices. 

Learnership Programme Support: provide assistance to training officer (TO) if separate from PC. 

· Provide support to the training offer in the coordination of the learnership programme. 

· Provide support to the TO with the overview of work management relating to trainee auditors. 

· Monitor trainee’s progress and experience and ensure prompt corrective action in ABU. 

·Respond to management information system (MIS) provided by external “process management” capacity relating to study support. 

· Provide support to the TO with the management of the academic progress requirement and coordinate study support interventions for the trainee auditors. 

· Address trainee auditor queries in conjunction with administrative support and escalate to the TO where appropriate. 

· Provide a channel for the dissemination of information from the internal BUs on matters relating to trainees, in conjunction with administrative support. 

· Assist with the induction of trainees as and when required

Stakeholder Management 

· Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Trainee Auditor Forum (TAF). 

· Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with the relevant guidelines. 

· Support the PC on the various engagement with stakeholders. 

· Communicate technical processes and requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders. 

· Attend and participate in technical sessions or meetings and upon request by the PC. 

People Management 

· Manage own performance. 

· Participate in the BU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives. 

· Participate in the implementation of initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning. 

· Provide on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the audit team. 

· Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements. 

Financial management and operational management 

· Ensure efficiency and that costs saving measures are adhered to. 

· Ensure compliance to the AGSA policies and procedures. 

· Adhere to internal control processes. 

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s) 

· Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

·  This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA. 

Experience

· Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience operating at an assistant/junior management level.

· Added advantage: Incumbent currently occupying an Audit Manager role. 

Closing Statement
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.

Preference will be given to candidates within the hiring BU

False & Inaccurate information provided will result in a disqualified application

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful

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MANAGER: RISK AND ETHICS ENABLEMENT

Listing reference: agsa_000184

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 13 November 2026

Position summary

Industry: Auditing/Accounting

Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing

Location: Pretoria

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

To develop and drive a strategy within REBU to ensure achievement of AGSA constitutional mandate. The role mainly exists to assist the SM with design and implementation of ESP and RMSP initiatives, including end-to-end process review and design

Job description

Risk strategy

• Assist with primary responsibility for the implementation of the strategic initiatives related to risk, ethics, complaints, internal control and compliance functions, 
• Manage actions items and matters arising for execution and resolution.
• Assists with secretariat work on REBU strategies, by arranging and preparing strategic meetings, minutes and monitoring matters arsing. 
• Assist with project management responsibility for all R &E strategic initiatives 
• Assist in tracking and managing strategic initiatives and ensure seamless execution of the initiatives 
• Track and follow-up the progress and completion according to the journey maps and defined timelines.
• Draft progress update reports on all deliverables at BU, exco, and audit committee levels.
• Prepare content on research and benchmarking relevant to selected initiatives on the strategies Engage in knowledge sharing with the team to impart skill on strategic development and execution. 
• Prepare content and manage engagements with relevant stakeholders on their contributions to the strategic initiatives.
•  Assist with development and communication of Risk and Ethics business unit (REBU) policies, procedures and framework.
• Assist with development of risk mitigation strategies, processes and project management model for the organization’s critical risks or gaps and monitor the implementations.
•  Assist with development and implementation of a business continuity strategies in response to the organisational risks on business resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Assist with REBU strategy, processes and Business Continuity Management education and training from time to time.
• Ensure that a culture of effective risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management is continuously communicated and reinforced.
• Communicate risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management strategies with all stakeholders.
•  Prepare material or content to conduct roadshows with all stakeholders (internal and external) to sensitive them on AGSA risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management strategies.

People Management

• Manage human resource in the team which involves: 
• Facilitate the provision of adequate staffing within the team.
• Coordinate the development of job descriptions, job evaluation of posts within the team.
• Manage performance of the team.
• Coordinate the development of employee competencies to be in line with the MQF within the team

Financial Management

• Assist in managing and reporting on the centre budget in accordance with the approved finance policies.

Ad hoc projects

• Perform all SM and BUL’s projects as and when required.

Minimum requirements

Formal Education 
Degree in Commerce, ethics, risk management, project management, strategy or appropriate qualification 

Knowledge on IESBA Code of Ethics, ISO 31000, COSO framework, compliance institute of Southern Africa (CISA) framework will be an advantage.  

Familiarity with the public sector will be beneficial 

Exposure to SOQM and other financial sector compliances will be an advantage.

Experience 
3-5 years’ experience preferably in strategic projects or project management focusing on governance, risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management or related environment. 
3-5 years’ experience conducting risk, ethics, complaints and compliance, strategy, project management. 
  

NB: Kindly note that this position is offered on a five (5) year fixed-term contract.

Closing Statement
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organization. Auditor General welcomes applications
from all persons with disabilities.

False & Inaccurate information provided will result in a disqualified application

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. 

CLICK TO APPLY