Head : General Assurance Audit at The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT THE INTERNAL AUDIT STRATEGY AND OPERATIONAL PLAN

BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Prevent wasteful and fruitless expenditure in compliance with PFMA regulation.
• Conducts monitoring and evaluation of the Internal Audit function and impact on business improvement.
• Ensure that relevant systems and processes are developed and implemented for successful audit operations.
• Ensure that auditable systems and processes are in place in every facet of organizational operations.
• Ensure the development and maintenance of efficient, effective and transparent system of risk management and internal controls.
• Provide actuaries that contribute to the SABC achievement of its objectives.

GOVERNANCE RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Ensure compliant governance practices are complemented by effective risk management and internal control environment.
• Oversee the management of organizational operational risks to protect organisational integrity, create value, prevent financial loss and ensure compliance with applicable policies and legislations. 
• Develop, review and implement policies and good governance to address gaps and promote accountability.
• Monitor compliance in line with OHS Act.
• Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the overall Risk Management Processes.
• Monitor execution of internal risk audits results per checklist to identify and address gaps.

STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Promote partnerships with relevant customers and stakeholders and manage overall perceptions on the internal audit function.
• Engage in complex networking strategies with a diverse population of customers and stakeholders.
• Report to the SABC Board and all relevant stakeholders on key risks and non – compliance.     
• Promote the SABC brand and reputation with key customers and stakeholders.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• Capacitate the audit function with the right skills sets and professionalism.
• Effective implementation of Performance Management System in accordance with organizational policy and procedures.
• Ensure adequate staffing for workload, succession planning and effective leadership.
• Represent the department at national strategic committee meetings.
• Effective briefing and communication with department staff.
• Ensure Personal Development Plans (CDP) for staff members are in place.
• Provide input on the retention and attraction of staff.
• Individual coaching, counseling and mentoring conducted on an ongoing basis to meet performance needs.

 INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Post Graduate qualification in Auditing or related field. (NQF 8)
• Professional Certification of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) – non-negotiable.
• CRMA, CISA, CCSA, CFE, or other similar related qualification – will be advantageous to have.

 EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) years’ working experience, five (5) of which should be at middle management level.
• Management of processes and systems in complex business environments in the relevant functions

KNOWLEDGE

• Proven ability to lead projects, collaborate and work with teams
• Information Systems knowledge and direct experience with ACL and SAP
• Report writing skills
• Manage and supervise the Audit Division
• Auditing systems and  management
• Business Acumen
• Budget management
• Strategic management
• Management information systems
• Financial reporting
• People management
• Project Management
• Strategic Management
• Conflict resolution
• Project management
• Fraud risk assessment
• Change management
• Cybercrime investigations
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must have strong personal and professional ethics