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Strategic Function

• Contributes to the formulation and drive the implementation of the AGSA’s long term strategy.
• Contribute to the formulation and implementation of IBU strategic initiatives.
• Develop BU Balance Score Card (BSC) and oversee the implementation and reporting thereof.
• Provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support for fraud risk identification and AGSA anti-corruption work related issues and processes.

Product management

• Provide strategic advisory services related to regulatory compliance, corporate governance, fraud risk assessments, enterprise risk management, internal controls.
• Provide technical support and guidance to audit teams.
• Ensure that all risks relating to investigations are properly documented, managed and escalated to top management within the AGSA.
• Support consultations with regularity audit or auditee to arrange for funding and the collection of the relevant debtors.
• Remain up to date with the direction and progress on risk sharing referrals to other PBs.
• Provide direction and guidance on request for investigations.
• Engage audit teams to review request for investigations.
• Review management reports to ensure that the specific format carries the unique message of specific fraud risk indicators as per MAF.
• Ensure that all allegations are addressed comprehensively during RFIs as per MAF.
• Review required documentation and take responsibility for presentations at SCOPA, PAC and other Parliamentary committees.
• Implement quality assurance strategy in the business unit.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining a proper MIS for request for investigations.

Stakeholder Management

• Interact with the auditees top management, political role-players, over site bodies and other role players.
• Obtain the buy-in of key role-payers before the fraud risk assessments can start.
• Provide value added advice to engagement teams by providing timely coaching and high-quality review observations for the enhancement of integration work.
• Engage with quality teams, CWC firms in the review of audit outputs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs and determine Deliver in accordance with the agreed service level agreements (SLAs).

People Management

• Approve the appointment of specialist staff and contracting in and out to ensure that fraud risk assessments are adequately staffed and completed within a reasonable time.
• 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

• Support the compiling of the centre budget.
• Implement and monitor the budget for the allocated project.
• 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

• Minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA with an ICFP/ ACFE / post grad diploma in forensic accounting as an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years in a senior management or leadership role, with exposure in any of the Big 4 Audit firms, Management Consulting and Public Sector in an auditing/ investigative/ forensic environment as an added advantage.

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Strategic Function

• As may be required, design and or review the People partnership operating model and value chain to align with the People strategy.
• Input and contribute to the development of the People Strategy, and the operational alignment and implementation thereof, to help achieving long-term objectives.
• Based on sound understanding of the AGSA’s business goals, business and operating models and core processes (business acumen), influence and align the People strategy into clear business unit people objectives and action plans to support the achievement of the overall organisation objectives.

Product and Operational Management

• Stay updated on industry best practices and trends, and benchmark the organization's People practices against chosen benchmark organisations or sectors.
• As may be appropriate, from an employment relations perspective, mediate and resolve workplace conflicts and disputes to maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Set People metrics in the space of people partnering that will assist to prioritize tasks, track progress, and drive success in the People function.
• Oversee employee training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth within business units in scope.
• Lead and facilitate the delivery of the People calendar, operationalising of the People strategy and end-to-end people processes and products to the business functions. These include:
• Overseeing talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to ensure the AGSA has the right people with the right skills to meet its goals. Participate in recruitment of executive and senior roles.
• Performance and talent reviews, succession planning and promotion activities to identify and develop talent and strong succession for the organisation.
• Talent and capability development plans for individuals, teams, and units. Strategically contextualise training needs and assist the L&D function in aligning training programs with business objectives.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing the employee on-boarding strategy and oversee the off-boarding of exiting employees.
• People-related risk and opportunity management.
• Implementation of performance evaluation systems, providing guidance on performance improvement and development plans, in line with relevant AGSA policies.
• From an organisational development perspective, lead efforts to design and implement organizational structures, job/role reviews, and culture that facilitate growth, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Conceptually and strategically promote diversity and inclusion initiatives to create an inclusive workplace that values differences and promotes a diverse workforce.
• Co-design with the Projects and People Experience portfolio, and then implement programs to boost employee engagement, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.
• Stay current with employment legislation and regulations, ensuring People policies and practices comply with requirements.
• Strategically oversee the implementation of remuneration and benefits strategies within business units in scope, ensuring they are competitive, fair, and aligned with the organization's financial goals.
• Provide credible insights that inform the implementation of employee engagement and retention strategies to increase employee satisfaction.
• Lead change initiatives, including communicating change, addressing resistance, ensuring transition, implementing new tools and technology that will provide better People support to stakeholders.
• Assist business to align business priorities and translate these into people-centric plans to meet business demands through a strong understanding of how talent fits into the business strategy and how to develop talent.
• Manage and deploy fit-for-purpose projects across the People value chain, deploying project and change management disciplines as appropriate.
• Operate as the substantive relationship manager or functional liaison for the internal stakeholders and is responsible for positioning people specialists and subject matter experts to execute on the defined people strategy within areas of partnership.
• Driving a strong culture of customer centricity and responsiveness within the People partnership function.
• From a behavioural perspective, show up as a business leader, with business, introducing credible people insights to business solutions.
• As a trusted partner and advisor, perform the role of functional coaching in alignment of the AGSA’s strategic quest to migrate managers to effective leaders.
• Actively assists the Chief People Officer (CPO) to facilitate the effectiveness of the senior leadership in the organisation.
• Employ effective people analytics techniques to provide periodic reporting underlined by descriptive and prescriptive People insights to the CPO and senior executives to embed data-enabled decision making, progress tracking and solutioning.

Data Literacy and Digital Agility

• Utilize data and People analytics to assess People initiatives' effectiveness and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate the periodic review of the People operating model to identify the impacts and opportunities for digital transformation interventions.
• Draw insights from data and trends to improve processes, employee engagement and policy alignment across the business and diagnose people issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Leverage technology to increase efficiency and drive business results to improve the digital employee experience, which leads to increased engagement and communication.
• Assess, select, and implement HR technology solutions to streamline People processes and improve data management.

Stakeholder Management and Communication

• Collaborate with senior leadership and business unit heads to understand their needs and challenges, providing People insights and solutions to drive business success.
• Collaborate and work closely with other People professionals and teams to ensure consistent and effective delivery of People programs and services.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners, such as recruitment agencies, benefit providers, and labour unions, to ensure effective collaboration and service delivery.
• Foster open communication and collaboration between the People portfolio and other departments to ensure the portfolio is integrated into the overall business strategy.
• Deployment of above average relationship management skills with a people-oriented approach, to partner with formal stakeholder groups and business leaders to solve business outcomes.
• Collaborate with the executive team to understand the organization's strategic direction and ensure People initiatives support these goals.
• As a trusted advisor, build strong strategic partnerships with the business leaders to understand the business and its strategy.
• Direct and drives the visibility of the People leadership through effective scanning of the environment to ensure clear understanding of business requirements and to translate this into clear deliverables for the execution team and continuously getting feedback from stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor service level agreements (SLAs) whilst maintaining quality service experience.
• Drive the implementation of the People Portfolio stakeholder engagement plan.
• Interact with relevant governance structures and relevant committees and professional bodies in driving AGSA people agenda.
• Influence senior stakeholders and provides support in transformational projects to improve organisation, team, and individual effectiveness.
• Communicate and present with excellence on people matters including policies, strategies, and sometimes complex matters across various levels of in the organisation.

People Management

• Develop and embed interventions to establish and sustain a high-performance team through effective goal-setting, evaluation, and in-person coaching of direct reports and team members.
• Ensure that internal team members attain and retain appropriate professional designation as may be appropriate (i.e., membership and designation with recognised professional HR bodies as an example)
• Establish and maintain a succession plan for the team using the formal talent management process.
• Develop appropriate engagement plans to drive heightened employee engagement and employee experience.
• Cascade the People strategy and Balanced Score Card to the teams and help people and teams to recognise their roles and responsibilities in the organisation and people strategies.
• Manage and monitor the implementation of the activities outlined in the People Plan.
• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
• Determine the mix and level of capability required to enable the People squads to deliver organisational objectives.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans (i.e., qualitative and quantitative targets in terms of the AGSA Employment Equity Plans).
• Oversee the management of HR squads of multidisciplinary teams to resolve a specific business problem.

Financial Management

• Demonstrate an understanding of the financial and commercial sustainability variables that impact the AGSA.
• Compile the budgets and contribute to the development of the unit’s and Portfolio budget.
• Manage, monitor, and report on the budget through expenditure, forecasts, and other analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures (i.e., PFMA and internal fiscal guidelines).
• Manage supply chain governance processes within scope.
• Analyze People-related costs and expenses to identify areas where cost-saving measures can be implemented without compromising the quality of People services or the employee experience.
• Assess the return on investment (ROI) for People programs and initiatives, such as training and development, and use this analysis to inform future budget allocations.
• Generate financial reports related to People expenditure, cost breakdowns, and budget variances, providing this information to senior leadership and the finance department.

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.

Formal Education

• A relevant post graduate degree (e.g., Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management,
• Added advantage: Masters in Human Resources / Business/ Leadership. Senior professional registration with a recognised Human Resources professional body.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as an HR Generalist, with at least 5 years operating in a similar senior management role.
• Added advantage: Experience working within the Financial Services or Professional Services sector would be advantageous.

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Manage strategic alignment

• Assist with the development and implementation of an IT effectiveness audit strategy in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation.
• Assist with the alignment of the IT Effectiveness strategy to the strategic objectives of the business unit.
• Manage teams to ensure alignment to the vision, mission, strategic goals and values of the AGSA.
• Provide feedback on the implementation/ achievement of strategic objectives to the relevant stakeholders.

Manage audits

• Manage Network Security audits within the allocated time frame.
• Manage Network Security audits in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation requirements.
• Lead, direct and coordinate the portfolio of Network Security audits covering the three audit phases:
• Planning
• Execution
• Reporting
• Liaise with auditees on the provision of advice/ recommendations, setting up meetings, etc.
• Initiate and lead meetings with the audit team regarding the direction and progress of the audits.
• Provide guidance to managers and assistance on audit-related matters.
• Ensure that all risks for the specific audit engagements are addressed. For example:
• Appointment of specialist staff
• Contract in and out
• Conduct audit team visits to:
• Review Work
• Finalise The Audit
• Conclude Working Papers
• Prepare Audit Report
• Attend meetings with the team and auditees.
• Provide motivational talks and training to team members regarding auditing matters.
• Facilitate the transfer of specialised skills for Network Security audits to the IT General Controls teams within the business unit.
• Engage with contracted-out partners.
• Manage all projects to ensure timeous delivery on milestones and the required quality of delivery.
• Perform functions as required by an engagement manager in accordance with the policies of ISA and the AGSA.
• Prepare and take responsibility for presentations.
• Report back to the audit steering committees and audit committees on the planning, execution and reporting of the audits.

Manage Human Resources 

• Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets
• Participate in securing the human resource requirements to ensure that deliverables will be met in accordance with the expected targets
• Manage staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
• Compile IPC’s and PDP’s
• Conduct coaching sessions to ensure subordinates perform at the optimum level
• Provide constant feedback to subordinates
• Provide mentorship to subordinates
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
• Manage the development of staff and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan
• Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation
• Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc 
• Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDF and commitment:                                  
• Participate in learning and development programmes
• Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)                           
• Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames 

Financial Management 

• Ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management.
• Assist with negotiating budgets with regularity audit and ensure that RFAs are signed and submitted on time
• Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in terms of time, cost and quality 
• Review and approve timesheets, S&T and advances in line with the allocated budget
• Monitor staff leave, training, non-recoverable activities and recoverability reports to ensure achievement of annual recoverability targets.
• Provide input on the centre income budget
• Assist with the review invoices of CWC before submission for approval

IT effectiveness

• Assist in maintaining industry, information technology and audit knowledge, skills and abilities relating to cyber security, cloud computing, enterprise mobility operating systems, network environments, applications and database management systems, programming languages, LAN / WAN communication concepts, and system development processes. 
• Monitor trends within the information technology and government sectors to identify emerging areas of risk facing government.
• Assist with the coordination of the portfolio of IT effectiveness audits covering:
•  Value-for-money IT audits
• Effective and efficient deployment of IT infrastructure and services
• Compliance with ECT and PoPI (Protection of Personal Information) acts

Qualification

• B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics

The following will be an added advantage:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 5 years IS auditing
• Minimum 2-3 years managerial experience 
• Extensive experience in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Candidates with managing / conducting purple team exersises will be preferred.

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Strategic Function

• Aligning strategic project management activities with business objectives, while effectively managing risk and meeting compliance requirements.
• Provide support to the implementation of the BCVO strategy to enable strategic project management to proactively support the delivery of the AGSA mandate.
• Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
• Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.
• Support the process to embed the EPMO capability within the organisation and ensure reporting to relevant stakeholders (EXCO, PPIC, etc.) on portfolio of projects, benefits realised at Business Unit, Portfolio level and across multiple BUs and Portfolios on an org-wide basis ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Ensure project governance standards are met and elevate key project issues and risks to relevant stakeholders (Steerco, EXCO, PPIC).

Optimisation

Enhance process optimisation

• Identify opportunities for process optimisation within programme and project management activities, streamline workflows, and eliminate inefficiencies to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency
• Undertakes and/or directs reviews as necessary to ensure management decision-making is transparent, and that an appropriate balance between benefits, opportunities, costs and risks can be demonstrated to principal stakeholders.
• Establishes and maintains the policies for compliance with the organisation's obligations (including legislation, regulatory, contractual and agreed standards/policies), holding the management team to account.
• Acts as the organisation's contact for relevant regulatory authorities.
• Ensures proper relationships between the organisation and external parties, with valid interest in the organisation's governance, are in place.
• Ensure optimal stakeholder engagements and working relations with PPIC

Efficient resource allocation and utilisation

• Based on impact, benefits realisation, and enforcement, ensuring that resource allocation aligns with strategic objectives and priorities.

Establish performance metrics and KPIs

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the performance of programme and project management activities, monitor progress, and identify areas for improvement.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Lead efforts to drive continuous improvement initiatives across programme and project management functions, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the organisation.

Ensure compliance and risk management

• Oversee compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and policies, and implement risk management processes to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with program and project activities.

Strategic Project Management 

• Develop and implement organisation wide project management tactics, practices and processes as part of Strategic Technology projects
• Collaborating with stakeholders in streamlining the project management and reporting process to track benefit, risks, timelines and supporting the PPIC

Governance

Information Governance

• Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for information and records management ensuring that uniformly recognised and accepted data definitions are developed and applied throughout the organisation.
• Ensures that the business processes and information required to support the organisation are defined and devises appropriate processes and data architectures.
• Identifies the impact of any relevant statutory, internal or external regulations on the organisation's use of information and develops strategies for compliance.
• Leads and plans activities to communicate and implement information management strategies.
• Coordinates information resources to meet specific business objectives whilst maintaining the principles of professional standards, accountability, openness, equality, diversity and clarity of purpose.

Stakeholder Management

• Defines, and gains agreement on, the principles for establishing effective relationships between stakeholders and procurement.
• Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Build strong, collaborative and value-adding relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate the strategy and objectives to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders.
• Proactively build the AGSA brand to all stakeholders.
• Identify the relevant internal and external role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies.
• Advise executive management on strategies as they pertain to this functional area.

People Management

• Cascade the BU BSC at centre level.
• Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
• Provide leadership and direction for the centre
• Determine the mix and level of capability required to enable the centre to support BU and organisational objectives.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans.

Financial management and operational management

• Contribute to the development of the business unit’s budget.
• Manage the centre expenditure effectively and efficiently to ensure adherence to BU’s budget and project budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage strategic projects and support the coordination of PPIC activities
• Contribute to the risk assessment activities in the BU and on strategic projects.

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

Formal Education

• MBA with specialisation in project management

Experience

• The incumbent requires a minimum of at least 10 years’ experience in strategic technology project management,
• The incumbent should also have a minimum of 5 years managerial experience.

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Strategic Function

• Provide input into the strategic objectives to assist in establishing the strategic direction of the Business Unit (BU).
• Facilitate the implementation of the Business Unit and Specialised Audit Solutions (SAS) strategic plans in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation.
• Manage teams to ensure alignment to the vision, mission, strategic goals and values of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA or Auditor-General)
• Provide feedback on implementation / achievement of strategic objectives to the relevant stakeholders

Strategic Leadership & Innovation

• Ensure the effective execution of cybersecurity audits
• Drive innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in the cyber audit space.
• Identifying emerging risks, leveraging new audit techniques, and enhancing audit methodologies to strengthen the AGSA’s cybersecurity assurance.

Thought Leadership & Brand Building

• Key driver in positioning AGSA as a cybersecurity audit leader, both locally and internationally.
• Contribute in knowledge-sharing platforms, engage at all levels
• Collaborate with INTOSAI and other key stakeholders to shape the future of cybersecurity audit excellence.

Product Management

Manage Audits

• Lead, direct and coordinate portfolio of audits covering the three audit phases:
• Planning
• Execution
• Reporting
• Liaise with auditees in the provision of advice / recommendations, setting up meetings, etc
• Initiate and lead meetings with the audit team regarding the direction and progress on the audits
• Provide guidance to managers an assistance on audit related matters
• Ensure that all risks are addressed for the specific audit engagements, for example:
• Appointment of specialist staff
• Contract in and out
• Conduct audit team visits to:
• Review work
• Finalise the audit
• Conclude working papers
• Prepare audit report
• Attend meetings with the team and auditees
• Provide motivation talks and training on auditing matters to team members
• Engage with contracted out partners
• Project manage all projects to ensure timeous delivery on milestones and quality of delivery is met
• Perform functions as required by an engagement manager as spelled out in the ISA’s and the Auditor-General policies
• Prepare and take responsibility for presentations
• Report back to the audit steering committees and audit committees on the planning, execution and reporting of the audits
• Manage audits within the allocated time frame
• Manage audits in accordance with policies, procedures and legislation

Stakeholder Management

• Ensure clear understanding of auditees’ business requirements through efficient stakeholder engagement and that this is translated into clear deliverables.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise and interact with key stakeholders & management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
• Manage and report on stakeholder engagements.
• Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.

Participate in Business Unit Leader/Deputy Business Unit Leader Discussions

• Inform the Business Unit Leader and/or the Deputy Business Unit Leader on:
• Issues arising from audits
• Focus areas for auditing administration matters
• Financial issues
• Compliance concerns
• People and resourcing matters

Manage Internal Stakeholder Relationships:

• Engage with regularity audit on audit proceedings.
• Facilitate debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
• Engage with the team during the three audit phases (namely planning, execution and reporting)
• Communicate with the team on non-audit and strategic matters
• Liaise with colleagues within the BU
• Liaise with colleagues within the portfolio

Manage External Relationships:

• Engage regularly with the management of the auditee on audit proceedings¿
• Engage with audit firms regarding contracted out audits
• Participate in audit and steering committee meetings
• Attend Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) and portfolio committee meetings by invitation
• Engage with prospective employees

People Management

• Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
• Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
• Contribute to effective administration of the BU training office.
• Cascade strategic organisational alignment messages and commitments.
• Implement relevant centre initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being
• Analyse the business plan to determine the applicable deliverables and targets
• Determine and secure the human resource requirements to ensure that deliverables will be met in accordance with the expected targets
• Manage the staff performance evaluation system for the centre:
• Compile Individual Performance Contracts (IPC)’s and Performance Development Plans (PDP)’s
• Conduct coaching sessions to ensure staff member/s perform at the optimum level
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
• Conduct one-on-one sessions
• Participate in the talent management of the Business Unit to drive a high performance culture in accordance with the AGSA’s roles and responsibilities and competency framework
• Manage the development of staff and ensure each staff member has a Personal Development Plan
• Approve leave, timesheets, subsistence and travel (S&T) and cash advances
• Act as a champion on one of the five strategic goals of the business unit (value add, visibility with impact, viability and visions and values) to ensure that the Business Unit achieves its objectives:
• Provide feedback at the monthly senior management meeting
• Manage the centre’s resources (staff, Contract Work Contractors (CWC) and funding):
• Participate in meetings
• Provide direction and guidance to achieve a timely high quality product
• Develop the staff to optimum productivity levels
• Improve on client relations within the overall business processes captured in the Business Scorecard (BSC)
• Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames

Financial management and operational management

• Responsible for compiling the centre budget.
• Manage the centre budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio
• Manage debtor’s collection.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
• Manage supply chain processes.
• Conduct centre risk assessment.
• Analyse the business plan for the Business Unit to determine the financial requirements for the centre
• Consult with the relevant stakeholders to determine requirements in terms of expenditure
• Compile the comprehensive budget indicating the financial requirements in accordance with the budgeting guidelines
• Submit the budget for approval in accordance with policies and procedures
• Monitor the expenditure against the budget to ensure that spending occurs within the budgetary restrictions
• Approve purchase orders
• Ensure that debtor payments are followed up and creditors are paid timeously
• Assist RA with the verification of invoices
• Manage and monitor the CWC budgets
• Ensure that only authorised overspending is approved in accordance with procedures
• Consult the relevant role players where overspending took place and take corrective actions to rectify the overspending
• Monitor the centre budget to ensure that figures balance in terms of budgeted and actual figures
• Conduct the budget reviews as prescribed by Finance and adjust budget where necessary
• Close the budget at the end of the financial year
• Manage centre budget in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Complete centre budget management actions within the allocated time frames

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.

Monitor Information

• Track the following to gather and monitor the centre:
• Audits (Own and CWC)
• Stakeholder engagements
• Funding (income and expenditure)
• IPC's
• HR/Culture Initiatives
• Balanced Scorecard Initiatives
• BU Initiatives
• Compliance matters (internal control)

Formal Education

• Minimum qualification of National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 8 (i.e. 4 year Bachelor’s Degree / post graduate Diploma) e.g. B Com with specialisation in Auditing and/or Information Technology
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent (e.g. a recognised IT auditing certification)

AND

At least one of the following:

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or equivalent (e.g. CEH)
• Certified Incident Handler (ECIH/ GCIH) or equivalent (e.g. CRIA)

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level.
• Extensive experience in managing cybersecurity and network security audits, with a strong understanding of networked environments that support various application hosting infrastructures, including Windows and Unix-based operating systems, as well as MSSQL and Oracle databases.
• Extensive experience in conducting cybersecurity maturity assessments, particularly within the Southern African context. This includes a strong ability to position insights and control recommendations for clients, guided by leading frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, CIS, and COBIT.

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Strategic Function

• Responsible for effective and efficient execution of the AGSA talent sourcing programmes, practices, and initiatives for, senior manager and above roles.
• Understanding the strategy of your stakeholder and ensure that the talent sourced are in line with that strategy.
• Support the implementation of the People Portfolio BSC initiatives at centre level.
• Support the implementation of an organisational talent brand and strategies that position the organisation as the employer of choice for internal and external top talent.
• Support customisation of the organisation’s talent brand proposition to relevant business units.

Product Management:

Talent Sourcing:

• Manage the hiring plans for all vacancies across the AGSA.
• Provide Business with project plans and SLAs, enabling the business to have full confidence in your execution of their hiring plans especially senior manager and above.
• Develop talent acquisition plans in conjunction with the business partner and the leadership of the business units.
• Manage partnerships with business partners and hiring managers, to deliver workforce and talent acquisition plans.
• Drive a broad talent acquisition strategy through social media, head-hunting, direct sourcing and employee referrals.
• Be a valued and collaborative member of the team, contributing ideas, feedback and improvements.
• Apply and manage screening techniques for the purpose of shortlisting or attracting candidates for executive positions.
• Upholding an excellent candidate experience through effective response handling and timeous candidate feedback
• Advice the client as subject matter expert on recruiting markets, competitive trends, compensation, and other relevant areas, and share your knowledge with the business leaders and People Portfolio teams.
• Design, maintain and manage talent acquisition process for the AGSA
• Manage all vacancies across the 9 provinces through the talent acquisition team
• Maintain the recruitment system and develop and enhance to fulfil its requirements for the AGSA

Recruitment policies and procedures:

• Regularly review and update the recruitment policy, procedures and guidelines and advice leadership where needed.
• Drive and implement the policies relevant to recruitment thereby ensuring good governance.
• Initiate the development of customised, BU or role specific recruitment strategies aligned with BU requirements.

Reporting and analytics

• Manage the talent acquisition systems and provide people analytics.
• Manage the reporting and tracking of roles and recruitment activities.
• Ensure that data storage is secured and updated.
• Analyse system data, report and provide insights to ensure data-driven talent acquisition planning and decision making

Administration:

• Oversee the utilisation of the e-recruitment system and ensure effective running of the e-recruitment system.
• Ensure proper documentation of each recruitment process as per the secure filing system in place.
• Quality review recruitment files in respective portfolios
• Prepare, sign off and finalise salary offer in respective portfolios.

Stakeholder Management

• Provide talent acquisition subject matter expertise and advisory to business and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate the recruitment strategy and objectives to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders.
• Manage outsourced processes with recruitment agencies.
• Ensure stakeholder satisfaction and successes through surveys including candidates.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders in the people portfolio.

People Management

• Manage own and team performance to drive productivity.
• Support staff in initiatives to attract and retain talent.
• Motivate, coach and mentor the team to ensure maximum productivity and development of staff to their full potential.
• Cascade People Portfolio initiatives to staff.
• Provide support to the Senior Manager with regard to centre management and other business unit tasks.

Financial Management and Operational

• Manage recruitment agency spend, where outsource services were required.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance to supply chain processes.
• Contribute to the risk assessment activities in the centre and BU.
• Manage the Preferred Suppliers List for recruitment through the SCM agreements. Compile, manage and execute the preferred supplier process for recruitment agencies in line with the approved internal SCM processes.
• Monitoring the quality of services provided on an ongoing basis to ensure a high quality of delivery is maintained.
• Effectively manage agency and Third Party spend across the organisation to ensure that agencies are only briefed on critical, scarce skills requirements.

Other or adhoc responsibilities (applicablee to all JD's)

• Perform other projects within the People Portfolio as and when required by the People Portfolio

Formal Education:

• Bachelors' degree in Human Resource Management or Behaviour Sciences or similar field.

Experience:

• The incumbent is required to have 5-8 year’s talent sourcing experience in an agency and /or corporate financial services, preferably in the accounting and auditing profession.
•  Extensive experience in competitor analysis, talent mapping and head hunting.
• Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System or equivalent
• Team Management experience advantageous

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Leadership and Strategic Function

• Contributes to the strategy, vision and governance on the unit.
• Contributes to the formulation and implementation of organisational strategic initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of the business unit balanced score card (BSC) project and initiatives.
• Identifies opportunities in existing customer business processes to re-engineer business unit processes and procedures.
• Co-develops with the BUL the BU BSC and directs the implementation of the BU operational strategies and plans.
• Monitors and reports to the BUL on the delivery of the BSC project plans.
• Jointly accountable and responsible in assisting the BUL in visualizing and co-creating strategic direction for the Business Unit in line with the AGSA organisational strategies.

Product Management

Litigation

• Implements the AGSA litigation strategy, policy and procedures.
• Designs case-specific strategies for all litigation cases instituted by and against the AGSA.
• Oversees the development of case management plans and manages the team’s case management performance in accordance with the plans.
• Involves impacted stakeholders and specialists in preparing litigation attacks and defences.
• Oversees all submissions required by the AGSA litigation governance processes.
• Obtains timely case-related instructions and keeps the BUL and all stakeholders abreast of developments for the duration of each case.
• Oversees case analyses to extract lessons learnt after each case.
• Oversees the performance of attorneys and advocates acting on behalf of the AGSA and takes corrective action in cases where attorneys and advocates do not render their services in accordance with the memorandum and/or service level agreement.
• Prepares organisational reports on all litigation matters.

Debt collection

• Executes the CLS strategy on collection of long outstanding debt.
• Designs, implements, reviews and updates an effective system for the collection of debt by means of litigation.
• Drives the automation of legal processes for debt collection.
• Ensures alignment and integration between CLS and Finance in respect of debt collection efforts via legal processes.
• Oversees the performance of law firms who collect outstanding debt on behalf of the AGSA and takes corrective steps where necessary.
• Tracks the collection of outstanding fees and submits monthly collection reports.
• Facilitates the governance process to obtain approval for the execution of default judgements.

Contract management

• Develops, implements, monitors and adjusts a system for contract drafting and negotiation.
• Directs the development of standard terms and conditions of AGSA contracts, and leads the development of specialised terms and conditions for sourcing digital and technology goods and services.
• Oversees the performance of legal due diligence initiatives for high value and/or high-risk contracts prior to contract conclusion.
• Leads the process to resolve disputes arising from contracts, including the enforcement of penalties and termination of contracts.
• Drives the automation of a contract management system, including a repository of all AGSA commercial contracts.

Legislative development

• Contributes to the continuous review of the AGSA’s legislative framework to ensure the adequacy thereof.
• Participates in legislative development initiatives, such as amendments to the PAA and its regulations, or the development and implementation of new regulations.
• Participates in the development of non-AGSA legislation when the opportunity arises.

Risk management

• Assures the quality of products delivered by the BU.
• Drives the BU’s environmental scanning efforts, which includes legal and case law developments.
• Directs the preparation of advisory notes on legal developments that may impact the core audit function as well as the internal operations of the institution.
• Drives a culture of risk-savviness in the BU to ensure that risks are detected and mitigated as early as possible, irrespective of whether the risk is within the control of the BU, or not.
• Develops and implicates controls for the management of BU specific risks.

Stakeholder Management

• Drives effective internal and external stakeholder engagements.
• Integrates the BU’s service offerings with those of other BUs through collaboration.
• Concludes service level agreements with law firms on the AGSA panel of attorneys.
• Participates in the functions of relevant oversight structures and committees.

People Management

• Inspires, motivates and empowers staff to be accountable for decisions and actions that impact on the BU’s performance.
• Communicates balanced scorecard requirements during vision achievement/organisation alignment and other sessions.
• Addresses and guides team members on matters affecting the BU reputation and performance.
• Develops and facilitates implementation of a people plan.
• Develops, implements and oversees culture and employee wellness plans.
• Facilitates and monitors the implementation of a BU transformation plan.
• Ensures effective training programme is maintained for staff members.

Financial management and operational management

• Ensures that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively.
• Develops and effectively manages the BU budget.
• Provides input on the opportunities to improve efficiencies of the organisation’s business operations.
• Oversees the preparation of quality operational and strategic reports, including quarterly and annual report contributions.
• Coordinates the implementation of change/improvement initiatives.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JDs)

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

Formal Education

• Minimum qualification of an LLM degree
• Experience in corporate governance and/or business sciences will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience (post qualification), of which at least 3 years should have been at a senior management/higher level in a corporate legal environment.
• Then incumbent of the DBUL position operates at a senior level and is sufficiently skilled and experienced.

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Strategic alignment

• Provide inputs and support on the implementation of the strategy of the business unit (BU).
• Contribute to the development of centre plans and ensure alignment with BU BSC 
• Identifying value-add audit opportunities through research, engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Audit Responsibilities 

Research

• Review and provide inputs on research and environmental scanning reports to ensure that quality and relevant audit themes and topics have been identified in line with National, sector and AGSA priorities and strategic plans.
• Collaborate with regularity and performance audit teams, ISA, IBU and ARD, to conduct and manage research that support the audit project.
• Regular report back on the progress of research conducted

Development        

• Through research and environmental scanning, develop or review best practices and service delivery audit criteria developed by team members.

Planning

• Plan and scope the audit project effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure  comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review
• Identify in partnership with the Senior Manager(SM) a relevant audit team , including appointment of specialist or contract staff, and engage them on the audit plans and budget
• Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team members in line with their skill level and areas for development.
• Identify the need to appoint external specialists (CWC) as and when required, and manage the selection and appointment process
• Facilitate  engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with auditee management to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology, required audit documents and due dates
• Formulate technical audit procedures on selected projects
• Responsible for identifying audit risks for the specific audit engagement.

Execution

• Provide guidance and advise to audit teams on technical and feasibility studies, including site investigations.
• Advise audit teams on compliance with relevant public sector legislation and requirements, relating to a specific audit project.
• Provide detailed and timely review of working papers and reports.
• Execute technical audit procedures on selected projects
• Attend and contribute in steering committee meetings with head of departments and related senior management, as and when required, as per stakeholder engagement plan.
• Ensure quality standards are met throughout the audit.
• Use public sector specialist knowledge to review and analyse data collected and to identify areas needing improvement.

Reporting

• Review/conduct quality assurance  on the analysis reports compiled by team members and where necessary analyse audit findings and outcomes and compile detailed, high quality, impactful reports
• Ensuring that all findings emanating from the audited public sector projects are communicated to the auditees
• Review reports compiled by team members on site visits and where necessary conduct and report on site visits.
• Accurately capture and update ASMIS information
• Review of working papers and compilation of report
• Assist in the completion of and tabling of final report
• Prepare presentations for briefing, advisory and information purposes
• Review reports to ensure that the technical subject matter is accurately addressed and develop recommendations to address shortcomings that were identified

Training and Development

• Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions of insights, risk and knowledge of the business and industry within the audit team, BU and the AGSA.
• Provide training to staff to improve their understanding of technical matters within the public sector
• Provide guidance on the execution of diagnostic and investigative procedures.
• Develop industry related thought leadership articles, surveys, case studies etc.
• Present industry related thought leadership papers at conferences and seminars.
• Assist Senior Manager with development and marketing of industry specific products (Regularity Business Unit and client briefings)

Stakeholder Engagements

• Build and maintain strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders (internal and external) to ensure support during the audit process for both integration and stand-alone audits.
• Provide advice to internal stakeholders through sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the business and industry.
• Regularly engage with the Executive Authorities on key findings/outcomes

People Management

• Manage performance of staff, provide mentorship and support, and on-the-job training
• Responsible for the development of staff according to their development plans (PDPs)
• Manage teams’ performance and implement a culture of high performance
• Address staff related enquiries
• Support the implementation of the people plan for the centre/BU
• Ensure team members compliance with all AGSA policies

Financial Management

• Assist in identifying revenue growth opportunities within the component and optimise its operational expenditure
• Contribute to compiling the BU budget.
• Manage own and team recoverability
• Follow up debtor queries
• Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management in AGSA
• Effective project management (time, hours and costs) of the audit and relevant resource planning, to drive audit efficiencies

Administration

• Responsible for effective management of all administrative matters relating to the role. (e.g. timeous approvals, compliance with internal controls, etc.)

Ad-hoc duties (Applicable to All JD’s)

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

Formal education: 

• This role is for a health professional with a Master’s Degree in Public Health Or MMED: Public Health Medicine. Registration with the Professional Body is mandatory. 

Experience and knowledge: 

• Minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a health professional in a healthcare setting; with the knowledge of the health system and 2 years must be at management level.
• Public sector knowledge
• Knowledge of the Health industry
• Knowledge of performance auditing will be an added advantage