Technical Assistant: Material Irregularity and Compliance Methodology at Auditor-General of South Africa

Job description

Strategic Function

• Provide support in the implementation and achievement of the business unit balance scorecard objective

Product management

• Collect, validate and analyse information to support research initiatives, technical queries and MI reporting requirements
• Conduct research and benchmarking activities to support the enhancement of audit methodologies, reporting processes and technical guidance
• Assist in the development, review and maintenance of technical methodologies, policies, procedures, guidance documents, tools and templates
• Coordinate consultations with product champions, subject matter experts and key stakeholders to obtain input on proposed methodologies, processes and technical guidance
• Compile and present research findings, stakeholder feedback and recommendations in clear, concise reports for management consideration
• Prepare and maintain accurate project records, including meeting agendas, minutes, action trackers and progress reports
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and consistency of technical documentation, research outputs and reporting information
• Contribute to the preparation of MI-related reports, including analysis, data consolidation and inputs for the General Report and other internal and external reports
• Support the development, enhancement and maintenance of data collection methodologies, tools and templates for the General Report (GR), Material Irregularity (MI) reporting and other reporting initiatives
• Facilitate the timely collection of accurate and complete reporting information from Audit Business Units (ABUs), subject matter experts and other stakeholders
• Validate, analyse and interpret MI and related data to identify transversal trends, themes, risks and emerging issues for inclusion in reports
• Provide analytical, content development and drafting support for the preparation of the General Report and other internal and external reports
• Prepare high-quality presentation materials, briefing notes and reporting packs for management, governance structures and stakeholder engagements
• Identify and recommend improvements to reporting processes, data quality standards, reporting methodologies and related controls to enhance reporting efficiency and effectiveness
• Review reporting inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness and alignment with AGSA reporting requirements and standards
• Provide timely and accurate technical guidance to Audit Business Units (ABUs) on audit methodologies, Material Irregularity (MI) matters and reporting processes
• Track, manage and maintain records of technical support requests, ensuring enquiries are resolved and escalated appropriately
• Prepare and provide regular updates, analyses and status reports on technical, methodology and reporting matters for management
• Assist in drafting and coordinating responses to technical queries, consultations and stakeholder requests
• Develop and disseminate technical information, guidance notes, communication materials and updates to relevant stakeholders
• Support the planning, coordination and delivery of technical training sessions, workshops and knowledge-sharing forums
• Assist the technical learning team in the development, maintenance and delivery of learning interventions and training materials
• Maintain and update technical resources, guidance materials and knowledge repositories to ensure accessibility and relevance.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Co-ordinate stakeholder engagements/ meetings for the management team and ensure proper record keeping
• Actively participate in technical discussions as required including BU subcommittees
• Provide support with the packaging of information to be used in a knowledge sharing setup on audit insights, research findings and general knowledge
• 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

• Manage own performance to drive productivity
• Participate and/ or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans
• Provide support to the management team regarding centre management and other people related task

Financial Management

• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

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

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

• CA (SA) / RGA/ ACCA

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience (with a minimum of 1 Year post articles in a specialized area).

The following will serve as an added advantage:

• Experience/ exposure on Material Irregularity process or Reportable Irregularities
• Experience in technical report writing
• Experience with business information systems

Apply by: 15 September 2026