Assistant Director: Internal Audit at Eastern Cape Department of Social Development

Requirements         

• National Senior Certificate plus B Degree/ N Diploma (NQF level 6/7) in Internal Auditing / Accounting/Commerce. A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant work experience in an Auditing environment and 3 years must be at a supervisory Level (level 7/8). IAT/PIA/CIA designation would be an added advantage          

Duties          

• Supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit plans.
• Identify the key risk areas for the institution emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy.
• Participate in the development of the three-year strategic risk-based audit plans.
• Participate in the development of the annual audit operational plan.
• Participate in the coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimize duplication of effort.
• Supervise assistance to and assist the accounting officer in maintaining efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the department by evaluating the department’s controls/objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits.
• Develop proposals to determine the scope of allocated internal audits.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data for the development of the engagement work program.
• Develop the engagement work program.
• Supervise and execute the allocated internal audits.
• Develop findings and recommendations for the enhancement of controls/processes.
• Compile and review audit reports for each engagement.
• Monitor progress on the implementation of agreed-upon action plans.
• Review, collect information and compile reports to the accounting officer and audit committee.
• Progress reports against the audit plan.
• Quarterly reports.
• Annual reports.
• Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment.
• This would, inter alia, entail the following: Study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments.
• Monitor and study the relevant industry, legislative, standards change, and policy frameworks continuously.
• Engage in continuous professional development activities relevant to tools and techniques as required/prescribed.
• Supervise employees to ensure an effective internal audit service.
• This would, inter alia, entail the following.
• General supervision of employees.
• Allocate duties and perform quality control on the work delivered by supervisees.
• Advise and lead supervisees with regard to all aspects of the work.
• Manage performance, conduct and discipline of supervisees.
• Ensure that all supervisees are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
• Provider inputs for the enhancement of the audit methodologies and technologies

Deadline:7th November,2025