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Head: Internal Audit at South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Company Overview

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a statutory body established under the Standards Act, 2008. We serve as the national institution promoting standardization, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across industries.

Position Summary

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Experience: 10+ years in auditing (3 years senior management)
Qualifications: Matric + Honors Degree in Auditing (NQF 8)
Professional Requirement: Chartered Accountant (SA) registration

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute audit strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Establish quality standards and performance metrics for audit operations
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning

Audit Management

• Oversee end-to-end audit processes across all organizational divisions
• Present findings to executive leadership and regulatory committees
• Ensure compliance with Treasury Regulations and IPPF standards

Team Leadership

• Manage 15+ member audit team
• Implement staff development and succession planning programs
• Promote a culture of integrity and professional excellence

Financial Oversight

• Manage departmental budget up to R20 million
• Optimize resource allocation for audit operations
• Implement cost-control measures across audit activities

Candidate Profile

• Proven leadership in large-scale audit environments
• Expertise in PFMA, PPPFA, and King IV compliance
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills

Application Process

Submission Deadline: 20 August 2025
Qualified candidates should submit applications through the SABS career portal.
SABS promotes employment equity – Previously Disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Note: SABS does not charge fees at any recruitment stage. Report suspicious requests to SABS Ethics Hotline.