Assistant Director: Internal Audit Jobs

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director: Internal Audit

• Centre: Bisho
• Ref No: DSD 03/10/2025
• Salary: R 468 459 – R 551 823 per annum (Level 9)

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate plus a B Degree or N 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 3 years at a supervisory level (Level 7/8).
• IAT/PIA/CIA designation is an added advantage.

Competencies

• Knowledge of internal audit theory and practice.
• Understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with departmental policies and procedures.
• Skills in governance and risk management.
• Ability to prepare, monitor, and report on budgets.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audits and the Code of Ethics from the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Deep knowledge of internal auditing and risk management.
• Understanding of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Key skills: supervision, organization, planning, coordination, communication (written and spoken), report writing, conflict management, program and project management, interpersonal relations, and decision-making.
• Organizational and management accounting skills.
• Personal qualities: innovative and proactive; able to work under pressure and long hours; skilled at gathering and analyzing information; able to develop and apply policies; works well independently and in a team; interprets information and reports effectively.

Duties

• Supervise and help develop strategic internal audit plans.
• Identify key risk areas from current operations, based on the strategic plan and risk management strategy.
• Contribute to creating three-year strategic risk-based audit plans.
• Help develop 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 and achieving departmental goals by evaluating controls through internal audits.
• Develop proposals to define the scope of assigned internal audits.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to create the engagement work program.
• Develop the engagement work program.
• Supervise and carry out assigned internal audits.
• Develop findings and recommendations to improve controls and processes.
• Compile and review audit reports for each engagement.
• Monitor progress on implementing 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 internal auditing by studying professional journals, monitoring industry changes, legislative updates, standards, and policies, and engaging in continuous professional development.
• Supervise staff to ensure effective internal audit services, including assigning duties, quality control, advising and leading team members, managing performance, conduct, and discipline, and providing training for high-quality work.
• Provide input to improve audit methodologies and technologies.