Internal Auditor Jobs

The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality is in Gauteng Province. It is Africa’s most advanced commercial city and the driving force of the South African and regional economy. Johannesburg has a unique African character and top-notch infrastructure in telecommunications, transportation, water, and power.

Internal Auditor

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: National Certificate
• Experience: 3 – 4 years
• Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
• Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Accounting/Internal Auditing or related field (NQF level 6).
• Progress toward Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• 3–4 years of experience in auditing or accounting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role in performance auditing.
• Knowledge of human resources, finance, and project management.
• Knowledge of information management systems, internal controls, networks, and the internet.
• Understanding of Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (you will need to visit council sites and attend meetings on short notice).

Primary Function:
Carry out internal audit tasks in a specific area by reviewing management’s actions to ensure they are effective, provide value for money, and are efficient. Assess the performance of the municipality’s programs, projects, and departments for efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and compliance with laws, best practices, and other standards. Help create recommendations for improvement and prepare parts of final reports for municipal oversight committees.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead, conduct, and manage audit projects.
• Develop, carry out, and review work plans for each project.
• Evaluate audit results and report on them.
• Direct audit activities in a cost-effective, efficient, and effective way.
• Supervise and handle staffing matters.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication and reporting.

Leading Competencies:

• Strong skills in planning, managing, and conducting complex performance audits, and evaluating government programs using auditing standards.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, clients, officials, and decision-makers.
• Proven ability to supervise teams, set goals, mentor, resolve conflicts, and improve performance.
• Deep knowledge of local government governance, policy, budget management, and operations.

Core Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment.
• Enthusiasm and integrity.
• Confidentiality.
• Proactive learning to build knowledge.
• Good relationships with colleagues, peers, and clients.
• Focus on results and deadlines with high integrity.
• Solid grasp of internal audit standards, controls, risk, and business process improvements.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the City of Johannesburg’s official channels.