Director: Audit & Risk at Mangosuthu University of Technology

Description

• The main purpose of this role is to champion and lead all risk management, audit and compliance activities of the university ensuring that governance principles are always upheld.

Key Performance Areas

• Lead the risk management strategy for the university.
• Champion all risk management initiatives and processes.
• Facilitate the internal audit management activities.
• Forecasting, Budgeting and Financial Management.
• People management.

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Honors in Accounting or Risk Management or Auditing or equivalent relevantNQF8 qualification.
• Five (5) years’ management experience in internal auditing and/or risk management.

Competencies

• Registered with a professional body for auditors.
• Completed professional body recognized articles advantageous.
• Knowledge of King Reports on corporate governance• Ethical conduct.
• General management skills (including knowledge of applicable policies and procedures).
• Risk management and auditing.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) regulations and other relevant regulations applicable to higher education institutions.
• Experience in compliance management.
• Understanding of organisational culture and leadership dynamics.
• Project management skills.
• Change management skills.
• Practical knowledge of MS Office applications

Closing Date: 24th October, 2025