Manager - Analyst Public Sector at Auditor-General of South Africa

Strategic Function

• Strategic support to the implementation of the business unit (BU) balance score card (BSC) initiatives
• Monitor the organisational audit risk classification process to mitigate the risk exposure for the organisation

Product Management

• Support the macro-environmental scanning and monitoring of function of the unit from a public sector analysis perspective
• Develop and implement public sector value chains macro environment scanning tactics to identify emerging traversal audit risk
• Drive audit efficiencies by focusing on key audit priorities in the organisation and elevate opportunities to influence stakeholders.
• Provide reliable research and analyses as well as developments of key government programmes and priorities where required to support macro environmental scanning
• Produce analyses on government value chains and priorities, presentations and other work, as and when required, i.e. Monthly alerts, weekly leadership alerts, etc
• Develop methods to analyse trends and interpret government performance information and outcomes of planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Disseminate policy/ programme determinations and provide their implications in the macro including sector environment
• Keep abreast of the latest national and international best practice in sector and policy developments
• Conduct, publish and present research on government performance / policy / priorities and programmes within the AGSA and at external forums
• Conduct research, review and analysis of financial/ political/ socioeconomic data and apply such research in the formulation of strategies to close identified gaps in the audit environment
• Monitor and report on performance / policy / priorities and programmes developments and activities, and analyse their impact on the audit portfolio
• Produce ongoing analysis updates on key events (budget speech/ SONA, etc.) as they happen, ensuring that agreed norms for frequency of coverage are maintained
• Prepare requisite reports that will inform the organisational strategic audit plan and strategic reporting plan
• Provide technical support to the audit portfolios on technical matters on government sectors including the effectiveness of our products and services and develop appropriate tactical responses
• Conduct surveys and communicate insights in a manner which is understood by the relevant stakeholders
• Keep up to date on the latest performance / policy / priorities and programmes and apply knowledge for purposes of product enhancement and value-add

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain collaborative and value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders with the aim to create strong partnerships and environment to enable macro- environmental scanning
• Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs
• Build a network of sources in academia, business and government to draw on for research purposes
• Provide advice to internal stakeholders through sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the business and industry
• Communicate the audit risk principles, strategic goals and objectives to all internal stakeholders to ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success to continuously improve the delivery of the Audit Risk Intelligence services
• Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere
• Deliver in accordance with the agreed service level agreements (SLAs)

People Management

• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure productivity and development of staff to their full potential
• Manage staff/teams performance and implement a culture of performance management
• Responsible for the development of staff to the required outcomes for their position profiles
• Provide support to the Senior Manager with regard to centre management and other business unit tasks

Financial Management

• Ensure compliance with AGSA policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
• Contribute in the compiling, implementation and monitoring of the budget for the business unit and allocated projects

Other Responsibilities (Applicable to all JDs)

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the Manager not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification Degree in Public administration,Economics or related field. A Post-graduate qualification will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years analyst or related function. Experience in public sector or audit sector will be an added advantage.