Manager Resource Management at Auditor-General of South Africa

JOB PURPOSE

• To lead and support the delivery of strategic projects and processes, ensuring the successful implementation of resource management initiatives including but not limited to resource management, pre-issuance and section 4(3).

Roles & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’s)

Strategic Function

• Drive organisational initiatives that ensure sustainable revenue margins such as resource pooling
• Support business unit initiatives to maintain high Quality management practices within the business unit.
• Maintain good governance, compliance with relevant regulations and standards, high ethical standards and diligent risk management.
• Support and champion digital transformation by identifying and piloting new technologies and solutions including resource management tools
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, adaptability, and innovation within the business unit.
• Provide support in the implementation of the business unit (BU) balance score card (BSC) projects and implementation plans

Product Management

Pre Issuance review

• Manage and monitor the annual update of Pre-Issuance reviewer information and allocations.
• Manage the loading and approval of Pre-Issuance reviewer’s contracts,
• Evaluate and assess requests from business units.
• Drive the effective use of digital tools and solutions for supplier allocations and budget monitoring.
• Support the senior manager to drive change management initiatives in the automation of PIR processes
• Drive the implementation of Implement PIR accountability and supplier performance management frameworks, including enforcement of contractual penalty clauses.
• Facilitate the development, update, ongoing implementation of PIR standard operating procedures,
• Facilitate the approval of PIR MOAs before each audit cycle and ensure ongoing consultation and monitoring.
• Organize PIR workshops and training sessions for internal and external PIR stakeholders.
• Implement system of quality management requirements to enhance PIR audit quality and oversee internal PIR processes, including training and allocations.
• Prepare and update PIR guidelines annually, facilitate PIR tender refresh procedures, and collaborate with relevant teams for guideline approval.
• Provide regular reports to the senior manager on PIR process status and ensure all changes and developments are communicated and managed effectively.

Resource management

• Manager and implement resource management plans and initiatives, including developing and managing PFMA and MFMA resource pooling strategies for the organization.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedure and Service Level Agreements to clarify roles in resource allocation
• Support the senior manage in implementing initiatives to determine and the optimal staff mix.
• Lead initiatives to establish additional delivery centre streams and oversee the use of audit portfolio management tools for effective resource allocation.
• Coordinate and oversee all assigned strategic projects, including pooling and delivery centres, ensuring governance structures and operational specifications are maintained.
• Compile business cases for project approvals, manage project plans, and provide timely progress reports on issues, risks, and achievements to relevant authorities.
• Drive project budgeting and financial controls, establish best practice procedures, and manage regular reporting cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Assess projects for weaknesses or bottlenecks, introduce solutions, and provide long-term support for project implementation.
• Monitor the institutionalization of new projects, suggest responses to emerging threats and opportunities, and conduct industry benchmarking to enhance processes.
• Recommend business development initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and business processes and evaluate industry rends for potential organizational impact.
• Facilitate effective resource utilization through pooling activities, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently before audit cycles begin.

Section 4(3)

• Drive the establishment of and update the Section 4(3) repository to ensure all relevant information is current and accessible.
• Identify and drive automation opportunities within Section 4(3), collaborating with stakeholder business units (BUs) to define scope, requirements, and implement automated solutions.
• Oversee the regular review and updating of policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
• Assess operations to identify weaknesses or bottlenecks, introducing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with the Public Audit Act and relevant directives.
• Initiate and track governance enhancements entities, ensuring progress and alignment with organizational standards.
• Organize and coordinate the annual Section 4(3) workshop, ensuring all objectives are met and outcomes are reported.
• Participate in PAA amendment processes, offering insights and input on Section 4(3) matters.
• Oversee the annual update and dissemination of Section 4(3) information to both internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks, and experiences.
• Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.

People Management

• Provide input in the process to attract, develop, and retain talent, building future-ready teams.
• Drive a high-performance culture within the BU aligned to the values of the AGSA.
• Support the implementation of the activities outlined in the BU People Plan, transformation/culture plans.
• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.

Financial Management

• Oversee the compilation of budgets for the BU. Ensure that all variances are reported to the SM are followed up timeously.
• Contribute to the compilation of centre budget and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
• Ensure compliance to the organisation’s governance processes, policies, and processes.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
• Review the work of peers assisting in the execution of work.

Skills, Experience & Education

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education

• CA (SA)

Experience

• At least 3 years post articles experience
• 3 years’ experience in an assistant manager role
• Project Management basic knowledge experience would be an added advantage.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Emotional Maturity
• Empowerment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
• Authenticity
• Performance Excellence
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Accountability
• Courageous and Ethical Leadership

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Technical skills
• Service Level Agreement
• Problem Solving

Applications closing date: 25 January 2026