Assistant Director: Internal Audit Jobs

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a B Degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or Commerce.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant work experience in an auditing environment, including at least 3 years at a supervisory level (level 7/8).
• IAT, PIA, or CIA designation is an added advantage.

Duties

• Supervise and help develop strategic internal audit plans.
• Identify key risk areas from the department’s current operations, strategic plan, and risk management strategy.
• Contribute to the three-year strategic risk-based audit plan and the annual audit operational plan.
• Coordinate with other internal and external assurance providers to avoid duplication and ensure full coverage.
• Assist the accounting officer in maintaining efficient controls by evaluating and auditing the department’s objectives and processes.
• Develop proposals and scopes for assigned internal audits.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to create engagement work programs.
• Supervise and conduct allocated internal audits.
• Develop findings and recommendations to improve controls and processes.
• Compile and review audit reports for each engagement.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed action plans.
• Prepare reports for the accounting officer and audit committee, including progress against the audit plan, quarterly reports, and annual reports.
• Stay updated on new developments in the internal audit field by studying professional journals, monitoring legislative changes, standards, and policies, and engaging in continuous professional development.
• Supervise staff to ensure effective internal audit services, including allocating duties, quality control, advising on work aspects, managing performance and discipline, and providing training.
• Provide input to improve audit methodologies and technologies.

Deadline: 7th November 2025