Internal Auditor at City of Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Accounting/Internal Auditing or related field (NQF level 6);
• Progress towards attainment of Certified Internal Auditing (CIA);
• 3 – 4 years’ extended experience in the audit or accounting field, 2 years must be in a supervisory position in a performance auditing profession.
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Finance and Project Management.
• Knowledge of Information Management Systems, Internal Controls Networks and Internet,
• Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; and
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential (post holder will be expected to visit the council’s sites and meetings, often at short notice).

Primary Function:
To implement internal audit engagements within a certain portfolio, by:

• Reviewing management measures to ensure effectiveness, value for money and/or efficiency within the municipality.
• Assessing the performance of municipality programmes, projects, and departments, including their efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, based on compliance with relevant legislation, best practices and other criteria.
• Assisting in developing recommendations for improvement and preparing components of the final report for various municipal oversight committees.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead, conduct and control audit activities on assigned projects
• Develop, execute and review work programmes with each project
• Evaluate the results of the audit and report thereon
• Direct and control audit activities economically, efficiently and effectively
• Supervise and coordinate staffing issues
• Close client interaction through communication and reporting

Leading Competencies:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, managing and conducting complex performance audits and evaluating government programs and activities in accordance with Government auditing standards
• Outstanding analytical, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, audit clients, elected officials and other decision-makers
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others effectively, including goal setting, mentoring and conflict resolution, and to continuously improve team performance
• Sophisticated understanding of governance, policy, budget management and operations of local government programs

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Sound judgement
• Enthusiasm and Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Taking proactive steps to improve knowledge
• Building and maintaining good interpersonal skills with colleagues, peers and clients
• Results and deadline-driven processes with a high level of integrity
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards, internal control, risk and business process improvement.

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2025