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  • Posted: May 12, 2026
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • The Auditor-General of South Africa ("AGSA") is established in terms of section 181(1) (e) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No.108 of 1996) as a state institution supporting the constitutional democracy. The constitutional functions of the AGSA are set out in section 188 of the Constitution and sections 4 of the Public...
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    Business Unit Leader

    Strategic Function

    • Contributes to and drives the implementation of the organisation’s long term strategy. 
    • Develop BU Balance Score Card (BSC) and oversee the implementation and reporting thereof. 
    • Uphold the organization’s values and ensure that they come through in all key initiatives and finance-oriented decisions 

    Product Management

    • Oversee the audit operations in line with the relevant audit methodology and standards;
    • Provide strategic direction for audit operations.
    • Ensure that assignments and/or engagements are adequately planned, resourced and performed in accordance with the audit methodology and standards.
    • Provide leadership support to sensitive, complex, and high risk engagements.
    • Provide overall strategic leadership in ensuring the best overall quality of all audit outputs.
    • Oversee the timely sign-off of all audit engagements.
    • Ensure quality delivery of critical AGSA report (e.g. Sector, General and Audit reports).
    • Ensure approval and effective management of CWC and pre-issuance allocations.
    • Coordinate auditing activities and plans with other internal Specialised Audit Service (SAS) activities to ensure objectives are met.
    • Signing of audit reports for significant and complex audits as per delegations.
    • Lead and monitor the implementation of the audit strategy.

    Stakeholder Management

    • Direct and drive efficient stakeholder engagement and management internally and externally
    • Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees regarding briefings on audit reports / outcomes.
    • Interact with and establish partnerships with private audit firms, professional bodies and higher learning institutions
    • Build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
    • Deal proactively and decisively with contestations and conflicts where applicable.
    • Media engagement as per the AG delegations
    • Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.


    People Management

    • Provide strategic direction and leadership to the BU in respect of:
    • Alignment to and implementation of organisational strategic objectives and BU initiatives.
    • People Strategy commitments including talent management and succession planning.
    • Implementation of AGSA transformation strategies.
    • Impact-driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an on- going basis.
    • Manage the implementation and enhancement of an inclusive culture, the employee experience, and employee well-being within the BU.
    • Accountable for maintaining training office accreditation    in compliance with the regulatory bodies.

    Financial Management & Operational Management

    • Accountable for sustainability and profitability of the BU.
    • Ensures that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity.
    • Ensures effective financial management of CWC.
    • Development and effective management of the BU budget and performance targets. 
    • Provide input on the opportunities to improve efficiencies of the organisation’s business operations and other innovation.

    Other Responsibilities

    • Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

    Formal Education

    • This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.

    Experience

    • Minimum 10+ years relevant post qualification experience with at least 6 years’ experience operating at a senior management/executive level

    Closing Date: 13 May 2026

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Auditor-General of South Africa on careers.agsa.co.za to apply

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