Deputy Director: Quality Assurance & Impr Program at National Treasury

Qualification/s Requirements

• A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF 6)/ Bachelor's. Degree (equivalent to NQF 7) in Internal Auditing/ Accounting;
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) and Quality Assurance Certificate will be an added advantage; 
• A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in internal auditing; and
• Knowledge and experience of Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.

Key Performance Areas

Stakeholder Management:

• Contribute to awareness of Internal Audit with specific emphasis on Quality Assurance and Improvement Program;
• Initiate plans and guidelines for completion of strategic and operational activities;
• Engage stakeholders in the establishment and maintenance of good relations on audit matters; and
• Contribute towards initiatives and recommendations as approved by the Audit Committee.

Audit Process Risk assessment, audit plan, assurance and consulting services:

• Perform quality assurance on the audit work produced by other directorates within internal audit;
• Contribute to the review of the annual risk assessment; 
• Contribute to the development and alignment of the audit plan and annual Quality Assurance and Improvement Program based on the strategic and operational risks;
• Provide advice and guidance on Quality Assurance and Improvement Program initiatives and propose solutions; 
• Initiate the completion of Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and the findings register; and
• Providing feedback to internal audit directorates on audit reports and technology related matters.

Resource Management:

• Manage and develop Quality Assurance resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery and achievement of objectives;
• Develop a training plan for development and retention of capacity; and 
• Perform resource allocation and prioritisation across the unit.

Process improvements and research:

• Keep abreast of trends, new developments in the broader audit environment; and
• Identify areas for improvement to ensure a sustainable Audit Strategy, Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, Methodologies and Resource Plan to ensure continuity of the Internal Audit function.

Management reporting: 

• Manage the Quality Assurance reporting processes and assist with the development of the audit committee packs; and 
• Present Quality Assurance reports and provide feedback on the progress against the approved Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan.