Current Jobs at Auditor-General of South Africa

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Integrate with and support RABUs with the ISA 240 fraud risk assessment, executing reviews of high risk SCM contracts and performing data analytics

Product Management

Integration with RABU’s (audit support in terms of ISA240, SCM and Data Analytics)  

• Support high profile, complex & challenging audits.
• Plan and execute ISA 240 fraud risk assessments, SCM and Data Analytics in terms of the prescribed procedures.
• Conduct information gathering interviews with auditees.
• Source and interrogate high volumes of data/ information within a short-period of time.
• Identify fraud risk factors, compile fraud risk register and draft procedures to mitigate identified fraud risks.
• Contribute to fraud awareness training initiatives of the IBU.
• Pro-actively identify additional key risks relating to maladministration/ irregularities at auditees.
• Contribute towards the development & maintaining of a risk database per sector.
• Contribute towards the streamlining of audit processes by using data analysis, exception reports and other innovative methods.
• Take part in the on-going development of specialist skills in IBU and transfer of specialized skills to RA.
• Identify transversal risks at audits and communicate such risks to ensure consistency of approach.
• Sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the client and partnering, thereby significantly influencing approach that minimizes audit risks.
• Assist the manager in coordinating and facilitating information sharing sessions and other verbal presentations with RABUs.
• Review high value contracts for the RABU’s in compliance with the PFMA and MFMA reporting cycles.
• Prepare detailed and factually correct working papers and management reports supported by audit evidence.
• Execute audit procedures using investigative insights/ methodologies.
• Contribute to the on-going research in the IBU.
• In exceptional cases, assist managers to conduct and manage investigations upon receipt of a request, or upon audit identifying a risk area that warrants an investigation.
• Completion of quality and cost-effective engagements.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage with various audit teams during the audit support process.
• Attend and participate in strategic audit planning sessions or meetings and sector meetings upon request by the manager and senior manager.
• Attend and participate in presentations and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Continuously update or inform the Senior Manager and/or Manager on issues arising from the ISA 240 fraud risk assessments, review of high value complex audits conducted and Data Analytics.
• Maintain interactions with the RABU teams during PFMA and MFMA audit cycles.

People Management

• Manage own performance.
• Participate and/or take lead in the IBU’s transformation, culture, diversity and employment equity initiatives.
• Attend to IBU and PDP training sessions as arranged.

Financial management and operational management

• Assist managers in compiling and monitoring the cost or budget fees for assignments.
• Manage optimal recoverability.
• Ensure efficiency and that costs saving measures are adhered to.
• Ensure compliance to the AGSA policies and procedures.
• Adhere to internal control processes.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

• Peform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required.

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA
• ICFP is an added advantage
• An ACFE / post grad diploma in forensic accounting is an added advantage

Experience

• In addition, the incumbent requires minimum 3 years work experience in an audit environment.
• Added advantage:- Public sector exposure/ Investigation and fraud risk management experience

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Roles & Responsibilities

Audit planning

• Conduct research and engage with SM to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit process
• Discuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risks
• Discuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
• Select the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out and engage them on the audit plans and budget
• Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review
• Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development
• Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of auditees to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfully

Audit Execution

• Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage auditees if the team encounters any challenges
• Regularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for TA’s
• Execute audit procedures and all working papers
• Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committees
• Constantly engage with manager to provide updates on audit progress and required support to complete the audit on time
• Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that AM/ AS report them on the schedule of uncorrected misstatements

Audit reporting

• Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
• Assist the SM in responding to questions from the auditee when the SM presents the audit and/or management report to the audit steering committee on the audit process and outcomes
• Accurately capture and update ASMIS information
• Review communication of audit findings and RFIs

Stakeholder engagements

• Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process
• Update the ASMIS stakeholder information
• Liaise with key stakeholders at auditees (such as Audit/MPAC Committee meetings) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks
• Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees
• Liaise with private audit firms relating to contract out audits

People Management

• Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning
• Addressing any people matters that may arise from the team in partnership with relevant People Support BUs
• Manage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals
• Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
• Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA/ SAIGA requirements
• Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff

Financial management

• Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget
• Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
• Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets
• Manage project financials including budgets, timely billing and collection and variance recognition

Ad-hoc duties

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

• CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification

Experience and Knowledge

• Completed articles (3 years)
• Two years work experience as an Assistant Manager .

Advantageous

• Experience in technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices, and reporting on audit outcomes.
• Experience in planning and monitoring the use of expenditure to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
• Experience in budget preparation and reviewing budget documents or reports.
• Experience in MFMA and PFMA.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Develop an overall strategy of continuous improvement for health and
• safety management initiatives i.e. governance, risk management and
• compliance for all AGSA premises/business units.
• Develop and implement strategies to address Occupational, Health and Safety conditions and promote workplace wellness, and employee productivity.
• Provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support for all AGSA’s various facilities on regulatory compliance issues in health, safety and environment.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks/ procedures within AGSA.
• Implement a safety culture at the AGSA.

Product Management

• Develop and implement corporate Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks and procedures including going green to ensure compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety Act.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks/ procedures within AGSA.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
• Establish and coordinate Occupational, Health and Safety Committees.
• Oversee and direct injury-on-duty (IOD) cases during and after working hours.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios.
• Coordinate regular drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
• Act as the primary point of contact during safety emergencies and coordinate the AGSA’s response
• Oversee the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Coordinate and develop disaster management plans within AGSA.
• Provide expert advice during audits, ensuring conformance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure proactive risk identification.
• Conduct continual safety audits to check that all safety requirements are being met.
• Develop, implement and maintain an accurate and up to date data management system regarding Occupational, Health and Safety activities.
• Deliver in collaboration with stakeholders, educational programs on workplace health and/or safety & security.
• Integrate safety principles and legal requirements into workspace design.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with the Safety champions to embed a AGSA Safety Culture.
• Report and escalate all non-compliance incidents to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with relevant Business Units to ensure that Occupational, Health and Safety findings and recommendations are integrated into the overall Occupational, Health and Safety strategy of the AGSA.
• Advise management and employees on Occupational Health and Safety related matters.
• Deliver safety training sessions and workshops for employees and leaders to ensure a high level of preventive mindset.
• Raise management and staff awareness of safety accountabilities and responsibilities.

People Management

• Facilitate safety meetings, ensuring all workers are informed about Occupational, Health and Safety risks, preventive measures, and the latest health and safety protocols.
• Support the business unit transformation/ culture plans.
• Support the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial management and operational management

• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage the portfolio budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio.

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.

Skills, Experience & Education

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science or relevant Qualification with a Professional Certification in Safety Management Certificate (SAMTRAC).

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety environment

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Roles & Responsibilities

Product:

Conduct audits in terms of the three audit phases:

• Planning
• Execution
• Audit conclusion

Plan the audit in terms of:

• Participate in defining the objectives of the audit
• Participate in defining the scope of the audit
• Assessing the risks from source documentation
• Compiling the audit plan
• Conducting a walk through process with the relevant role players
• Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures

Execute tests to determine:

• Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
• Adequacy on goals
• Reliability of information
• Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
• Safeguarding of assets
• Generate the audit findings 
• Submit the  findings to Line Manager for input and review and effect the necessary amendments as indicated
• Communicate to  Line Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit

Participate in a meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:

• Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
• Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
• Target dates for implementation and review
• Conduct the audit in accordance with internal processes, policies and procedures
• Conduct the audit within the allocated time frame
• Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit

HR Admin

Continually improve own competence through personal development as per Personal Development Plan (PDP):

• Participate in learning and development programmes
• Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Keep up to date with the latest developments at the AGSA
• Participate in transformational initiatives encompassing change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity etc

Financial Management

• Support the Manager in the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits
• Manage projects efficiently and effectively in terms of time, cost and quality

Provide input into the planning of audits under her/his control:

• Budget requirements
• Organisational reporting
• Adhere to budget allocations for the bookings of hours and expenses
• Obtain approval from Line Manager for any expenses not budgeted for
• Achieve own recoverability target

Ad-hoc duties

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required

Formal Education

• B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of Auditing
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics

Experience

• Minimum 3 years Information Systems auditing experience
• Experience on ERP environments, (i.e. SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft) cyber security and CAATs/Data analytics will be of an added advantage

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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Develop and implement a strategy and operational efficiency for management of photography/videography in the organisation
• Take high quality pictures that are usable for various products and platforms (media, design, social media, exhibitions, website etc)
• Edit and enhance images using photo editing software applicable for the environment
• Collaborate with clients to understand the requirements to deliver properly as per the brief
• Develop and plan creative video concepts with the communication team and client business unit
• Operate professional cameras and studio for events and recordings and edit to deliver a compelling final professional product
• Develop and create content tailored for multiple platforms
• Manage the studio and ensure is it fully equipped and has capability for various productions
• Put together a network of photography and videography professionals who can support in ensuring a wide range or content is covered across the AGSA

Product management

• Produce high quality images and video that are usable for communication platforms
• Produce videos that are professionally edited and distributed for both external and internal platforms
• Produce and lead the streaming of productions of AGSA events
• Provide audio and extract audio for radio and other platforms.
• Provide immediate images from events for social and national media
• Edit images and distribute to the communication business unit for various platforms
• Produce images for use by media when AGSA leadership appears on external platforms within two hours of event conclusion or delivery of the speech
• Shoot webinars and produce them into edited videos for various platforms
• Build a digital library for images that is accessible to all communication teams for images and videos
• Ensure presence of products on all relevant channels and platforms to ensure ease of access
• Photograph leadership of the organisation to ensure a library of professional updated photos exists.
• Quality review photos of leaders and images being used to represent the organisation in the media and intervene where required to ensure the AGSA is always portrayed visually, in the best way possible.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop and maintain collaborative and value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders for the execution of project plans and campaigns.
• Ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs and determine the appropriate approach and content of the campaigns and content in consultation with the relevant stakeholders and line manager.
• Foster relationships with leaders to ensure they are responsive to objectives of the organisation.
• Establish strategic relations with industry players for exchange of material and protect the AGSA reputation
• Protect the AGSA by ensuring all material used is legally protected and in the exchange of material with stakeholders.

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 tasks.

Financial Management

• Contribute in the compiling of the centre budget, implement and monitor the budget for the allocated projects.
• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.

Other responsibilities

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

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum relevant diploma in photography and videography.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years demonstrable experience in professional experience in a production, media, or creative environment.
• Proficiency in photo editing software, such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop or any other relevant software
• Proven storytelling skills with a strong editorial eye.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects), DaVinci Resolve.
• Successful track record in shooting, editing and production Experience in both photography and videography combined 5 years will be an added advantage.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic imperatives:  

• Build and lead the organization’s people portfolio; 
• Gain an understanding of the organization and participate fully in all strategic deliberations; 
• Act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership, and provide insightful, innovative thinking and problem solving on critical people issues; 
• Help to communicate and uphold the organization’s values and ensure that they come through in all key initiatives and people-oriented decisions; and 
• Drive large-scale change management and organizational restructuring. 

Exco Responsibilities: 

• Primarily responsible for contributing to the strategic direction of the AGSA, the overall formulation of the strategy to achieve the vision of the AG. 
• Responsible for inpoutting into the annual strategic plan, the annual budget that will underscore the annual strategic plan as well as reporting on the annual performance of the organisation.  
• Ensuring that sub-strategies and/or strategic initiatives are aligned to the overall strategy, give input into them, play an active role in monitoring them and ensuring they are implemented in an effective and efficient manner.  
• Responsible for the organisational risk management, determining the risk appetite and risk tolerance, management for the design, implementation and effectiveness of risk management. 
• Establishment of effective governance structures and processes and chairing the allocated organisational sub-committees.  
• On-going research and development on organisational related processes and general audit business support processes. 
• Adequate on-going environmental scanning and analysis to ensure that the organisation stay relevant and effective. 
• Oversees policy development pertaining to, including amongst others, ethics, security guidelines, quality management, human resources, environmental and regulatory requirements  
• Responsible for understanding the drivers of the organisational budget, give input into opportunities for efficiencies, areas of duplications and also to ensure that the budget are fully aligned to our strategy. 
• Role model AGSA’s core values and demonstrate leadership consistently with all members of the AGSA community. 

People and Organisational Effectiveness Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a people plan that aligns with the overall mission and strategy of the organization, resulting in innovative, best practices and policies that will service the full range of AGSA’s human capital needs and help build a high-performing culture of success, accountability, transparency and collaboration.  
• Develop and maintain overall framework of Human Capital policies, standards and frameworks that will empower business and people to deliver on their commitments to the strategy and budgets;  
• Provide human capital guidance on special projects, people analytics & reporting, talent reviews, learning and training, change management, organizational design, diversity and inclusion. 
• Develop comprehensive approaches to employee development, retention and onboarding by refining or developing compensation and benefits, career paths and employee development, succession planning, and learning opportunities as appropriate to the needs of AGSA. 
• Coach and counsel executive leadership in developing themselves and their teams to achieve improved performance and engagement and develop leadership bench strength for diversity and inclusion capable of addressing the challenges of a highly dynamic organization. 
• Sets the strategic direction for the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on employee assistance and wellness programmes for prevention, protection and promotion of the health of self and others. 
• Mediate employee relations and performance issues and provide counsel to fellow executives on appropriate methods of performance management 
• Partner with Corporate Legal Services to ensure compliance & mitigate organizational risks. 
• Role model AGSA’s core values and demonstrate leadership consistently with all members of the AGSA community.

Business Support & Portfolio Operational Responsibility 

• Partner Business in all People matters and optimize the human capital function/team, modernize and refine key processes and activities aligned toward delivering for business and achieving strategic objectives.  
• Proactively manage resource allocation and maintain a competitive approach to recruiting and assimilating high-potential talent throughout the country.  
• Advise on people programs and processes to enhance talent attraction, retention, development, and succession.  
• Oversee reward practices and philosophy, and ensure salary benchmarking and surveys are handled on a regular basis. 
• Guide the people portfolio team in supporting Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Culture, Rewards, Policy and Compliance.  
• Develop relationships with the employees of AGSA and become someone who is sought for advice and counsel on people, cultural, and organizational issues.  
• Partner with ICT on HRIS and related systems, protocols, capabilities, and upgrades. 
• Interact with vendors and external partners to create and maintain relationships and negotiate contracts 

Transformation, Sustainability & CSI Responsibility  

• Define and deliver Transformation and Sustainability Strategies for AGSA that ensures the relevance of the business, the long term performance and the social equity to fulfil it’s Mandate.  
• Drive policy development and implementation of legally compliant BBBEE, employment Equity and transformation objectives 
• Oversee advise and guidance of business units in the crafting of appropriate action plans to achieve objectives. 
• Facilitate integration of diverse workgroups, cultures, and newly acquired assets by creating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging.  
• Accountable for identifying, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key business units and leaders across the organisation who have a material impact on the desired transformation and sustainability outcomes. 
• Oversee management and coordination of B-BBEE processes in an efficient manner and guide stakeholders for achievement at an operational level. 
• Provide oversight and guidance in relation to activities of B-BBEE teams and activities. 
• Identify, measure and report CSI and Sustainability opportunities that mindfully enhance the AGSA reputation as an employer of choice. 
• Understand and incorporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) sustainability factors into the creation of sustainability metrics and composite personal and organizational impact scores. 
• Develop and draft all ESG related policies and programs, maintain and update the AGSA’s Sustainability website and generate AGSA’s Sustainability report. 
• Lead comprehensive communications campaigns for the AGSA’s ESG initiatives, including the connection between Sustainability and the AGSA’s service offerings. 
• Have deep technical understanding of the various international ESG regulatory frameworks and monitor any changes to same and the impacts on the AGSA’s disclosures. 
• Accountable for positioning the organisation as a caring and responsible corporate citizen, externally and internally to its employees. 

Education, Experience and Skills  

• Honours degree or equivalent is required; 
• Preferably a Masters in the field of human resource management; 
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience as an executive in human capital management; 
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, manage and inspire others; 
• Proven ability and tolerance to problem solve and lead in stressful crisis and emergency situations and environments; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with a wide variety of audiences; 
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex data and arrive at sound business decisions; 
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information; 
• Customer focus, action and results oriented, ethics and values, integrity and trust, teamwork, leadership, negotiation and communication; 
• Experience of driving transformation in a complex organization; 
• Ability to influence and persuade at all levels within an organization, including outside of direct reporting lines; 
• Strong business focus and acumen; 
• Vision and ability to integrate and leverage the various parts of the organization; building capability for the future, rationalizing and consolidating as necessary; 
• A strong customer focus and understanding of how to deliver and communicate new value proposition; 
• Ability to operate strategically while simultaneously leading, coaching and executing at a local and international level; 
• Proven track record of building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Risk strategy

• Execution of strategy allocated projects/initiatives

SOQM

 Maintain up to date SOQM risk profiles, by

• Facilitate identification and assessment of emerging risks,
• relevant root causes, current controls and future mitigations for the risks
• Monitoring implementation of mitigations for the gaps/ exposures noted
• Evaluating whether the mitigations identified and subsequently implemented are yielding the desired results
• Collaboration with other process owners within in SOQM.
• Advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of organisational processes introduced to mitigate risks
• Continuously scan the internal and external environment AND analyze the risk landscape or environment, collect the required data from all relevant sources and provide solutions thereof (ensure that the data is verified and is relevant/ fit for purpose)
• Provide periodic progress reports to management on the implementation of mitigating action plans and update the risk register as appropriate
• Assist management in setting the business unit specific risk tolerance/ appetite and establish related risk strategies and processes to manage the appetite levels
• Develop and roll-out education/awareness initiatives
• Facilitate annual review of the SOQM risk register
• Prepare reports to related governance structures

Roll-out/ implementation of the activities/ initiatives identified on the risk implementation plan

• The risk implementation plan is developed and approved annually. The plan outlines the activities the risk management functions will undertake over the year in pursuit of risk management objectives as articulated in the risk management strategy and policy.
• Maintain up to date and relevant risk profiles for the portfolios assigned, by
• Facilitate identification and assessment of risks,
• relevant root causes, current controls and future mitigations for the risks
• Monitoring implementation of mitigations for the gaps/ exposures noted
• Evaluating whether the mitigations identified and subsequently implemented are yielding the desired results
• Advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of organisational processes introduced to mitigate risks
• Provide advice with respect to organisational risks
• Continuously scan the internal and external environment AND analyze the risk landscape or environment, collect the required data from all relevant sources and provide solutions thereof (ensure that the data is verified and is relevant/ fit for purpose)
• Provide periodic progress reports to management on the implementation of mitigating action plans and update the risk register as appropriate
• Assist management in setting the business unit specific risk tolerance/ appetite and establish related risk strategies and processes to manage the appetite levels
• Periodically monitor the risk and incident reporting tool
• Analyze the risks and incidents reported
• Escalated reported cases to respective process owners
• Support process owners in developing appropriate responses to the reported risks and incidents
• Continuously follow-up with action owners on the responses agreed to
• Regularly provide feedback on the status of resolution of the reported risk and incidents to the individuals that logged the incident as well as to any other relevant reporting structure.

Maintain Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain a portfolio stakeholder interaction and communication plan
• Develop a thorough understanding of the needs of the different risk management stakeholders
• Develop programs and initiatives to address the needs of the stakeholders
• Communicate risk management strategies with all stakeholders
• Provide advice on the application of best practice principles to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain good working relations with assigned Risk Champions
• Ensure that Risk Champions have an appropriate understanding of the activities that they are required to undertake in support of risk management function
• Regularly develop presentations and training materials for roll-out at workshops, induction sessions, etc.
• Liaise with other risk and ethics function personnel to ensure the achievement of the business unit's goals and objectives

Ad-hoc projects

• Perform any other ad-hoc project/ request as requested by line manager.

Formal Education

• Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Auditing/risk management

Technical/ professional Certification

• Registration with relevant Professional body

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ISO 31000, COSO framework, SOQM
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the risks affecting the operations of the organisation and the applicable actions to manage and mitigate risk
• Knowledge and understanding of strategy development principles
• Ability to execute research and implement gathered insights
• Sound knowledge of AGSA’s related regulations

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ risk management experience
• Experience in SOQM or audit quality assurance will be an added advantage

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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Support implementation of internal controls initiatives at the AGSA
• Participate in the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU

Product management

• Draft and implementation of the strategic initiatives related to internal controls functions, from end-to-end, process, insights and reporting lens
• Support in the identification, assessment, monitoring and communication of internal control failures and the related impact on the AGSA, through a self-assessment process, undertaken by the first line of defense in line with the combined assurance model
• Identify actions items and matters arising from the execution and resolution
• Conduct adequacy assessments focusing on areas relevant for performance period
• Support independent assessments on internal controls monitoring processes, to ensure that defined key controls are effective
• Participate in the review of policies/ frameworks to ensure that key monitoring controls are appropriately defined
• Draft reports on the effectiveness of defined key internal controls (i.e. dashboard and management reports)
• Participate in knowledge sharing sessions with the team
• Support the digital transformation business unit (DTBU), including ICT, to design processes and procedures to improve AGSA control environment, this includes digitalisation of AGSA control environment

Stakeholder Management

• Present to various stakeholders on area of responsibility (internal controls monitoring expectations and outcomes)
• Support the manager with preparing appropriate training interventions to enable a culture of risk savviness and compliance, to defined internal controls
• Maintain stakeholder relationships within the organisation and support resolution of internal control monitoring queries
• Collaborate with various process owners with the aim of strengthening organisational internal controls within their respective business processes
• Assist with Risk and Ethics business unit strategy, insights, processes

People Management

• Support the business unit transformation/ culture plans
• Support the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks

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

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of a Diploma in auditing, accounting, business management, economics, commerce, risk management or similar field. Certification or qualification in relevant controls self-assessment course, CIA, CISA or AGA would be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years work experience, preferably in the areas of enterprise wide risk management, internal controls, governance and compliance.