Senior Internal Auditor REF NO: 2026/343 at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/ National Diploma in Internal Auditing/Accounting. Relevant years of experience in the field in Auditing. Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors. Security clearance. Knowledge of IAA Charter. IAA Methodology. IAA Standards. Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Treasury Regulations. Public Finance Management Act. Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics.
• Possession of an Internal Audit technician (IAT) and or Professional Internal Audit Technician (PIAT) qualification will be an added advantage. Advanced Audit Process & associated phases Departmental business systems and processes. Departmental policies and procedures. Accounting standards. Team-mate Audit Software.
• Skills: Advanced communication (verbal and written). Advanced Report writing. Organisation and co-ordination. Interpersonal skills. Negotiation. Analytical thinking. Ability to assess and analyse information and make relevant findings. Computer literate. Be able and prepared to work under pressure. Be a team player. Be creative and be able to pay attention to details. Ability to work within specific timeframe. 

DUTIES :

• Provide inputs in the development Internal Audit Strategic Plans. Identify and analyse critical risks from the Department’s Risk Management plan that requires Internal Audit Activity focus and the controls put in place to mitigate them.
• Establish risk-based plans to determine the priorities of the IAA consistent with the organisation’s goals. Align the operational plan to the overall objectives of the organisation. Provide inputs in the development of Internal Audit Operational plan.
• Determine focus areas for IA activities. Determine IA scope in relation to the scheduled assignments. Allocate resources to planned audit assignments. Establish the timing of performance of the audit assignments. Determine the reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Perform activities of the IAA at each level of operation to ensure that they are consistently performed in accordance with the IIA’s standards. Conduct reviews as per approved annual plan and/or approved ad hoc requests. Identify process weaknesses and provide appropriate recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations by management. Report on the internal audit Activity’s engagement findings and conclusions. Provide Secretarial services to the audit and Risk Management. Committee of the Department. Render administrative support services. Administer the co-sourcing activities within the Directorate. Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office.
• Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office in line with relevant legislation and policies. Obtains inputs, collates and compiles reports, e.g. progress reports, monthly reports and management reports. Respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyse and collate information requested by superiors. Ensure that travel arrangements are well coordinated. Manage the leave register and telephone accounts for the unit. Handle the procurement of standard items like stationery, refreshments etc. for the activities for the manager and the unit.