Deputy Director: Internal Audit at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree / advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or related qualification. A postgraduate degree or a professional qualification / designation such as Internal Audit Technician or Professional Internal Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant and a completed article contract with an audit firm will be an added advantage. A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of work experience in internal and/or external auditing in an audit firm or large corporation or preferably the public sector. At least five (5) years of junior management and/or ASD experience.

DUTIES :

• Assist the Director: Internal Audit (CAE) with the management of the internal audit function of the NSF; Draft the annual NSF internal audit plan and rolling three-year internal audit plan; Draft and/or update key documents as required per Global Internal Audit Standards for the internal audit directorate. Monitor the implementation of the internal audit plan. Provide reasonable assurance to the CAE, management, the Audit Committee and Accounting Authority of the NSF that the organisational internal controls are both effective and efficient. Plan and perform audit procedures to confirm effectiveness of controls over quarterly and annual performance reporting. Conduct operational audits, financial audits, internal compliance audits, performance audits and evaluate if NSF is being effectively managed and resources are not misused. Plan and perform and/or oversee that audits are performed in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards. Internal audits will include project site visits. Complete and/or review audit working papers of high quality in accordance with internal audit methodology of the NSF. Manage follow up audits. Evaluate adequacy of and progress against external and internal audit action plans.
• Oversee that effective and efficient secretariat services are provided to the Audit Committee. Oversee and monitor the implementation of Audit Committee recommendations. Provide an oversight role of the co-sourced service providers in terms of planning, execution, review and reporting of audits performed by the co-sourced service provider. Provide inputs to the combined assurance audit strategy and related reports relating to internal audit assurance. Provide assurance over the design and implementation of internal controls related fraud prevention and fraud prevention strategy. Evaluate the adequacy of ongoing fraud awareness within business units through regular training and communication initiatives. Communicate audit findings by preparing and/or reviewing a draft report and discuss findings with managers of departments. Draft regular reports to the Audit Committee; Auditor-General and other relevant parties, as requested by the CAE.
• Evaluate and provide assurance over the risk management functions of the NSF. Manage the performance of the internal audit team in accordance with policy. Provide team members with the necessary information and resources to deliver on their objectives. Motivate team members and create a culture of high performance. Manage employee related matters within the team. Participate as an active member of the management team to facilitate teamwork in achieving overall objectives of the NSF. Operate within delegated authority. Adhere at all times to the values of the National Skills Fund. Prepare monthly reports and make presentations as required. Actively participate in management meetings. Positively support the implementation of all management decisions, within objectivity and independence requirements of internal audit.