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Job description

• The Trainee Auditor will support audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on audits by conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, and documenting audit evidence.
• The role provides practical experience in auditing, stakeholder engagement, and financial compliance while contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes.

Minimum requirements

• Preferably a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
• Preferably studying towards a CTA or SAICA endorsed undergraduate degree 
• Be eligible to register for Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC)
• Must be residing in South Africa
• Employment Equity Preferred
• Please attach a copy of your ID document, proof of registration for CTA/PGDA and Academic transcript with your application 

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Job description

• The Trainee Auditor will support audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on audits by conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, and documenting audit evidence.
• The role provides practical experience in auditing, stakeholder engagement, and financial compliance while contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes.

Minimum requirements

• Preferably a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
• Preferably studying towards a CTA or SAICA endorsed undergraduate degree 
• Be eligible to register for Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC)
• Must be residing in South Africa
• Employment Equity Preferred
• Please attach a copy of your ID document, proof of registration for CTA/PGDA and Academic transcript with your application 

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Job description

• The Trainee Auditor will support audit teams in planning, executing, and reporting on audits by conducting audit procedures, analysing financial information, and documenting audit evidence.
• The role provides practical experience in auditing, stakeholder engagement, and financial compliance while contributing to the delivery of high-quality audit outcomes.

Minimum requirements

• Preferably a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (PGDA)
• Preferably studying towards a CTA or SAICA endorsed undergraduate degree 
• Be eligible to register for Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC)
• Must be residing in South Africa
• Employment Equity Preferred
• Please attach a copy of your ID document, proof of registration for CTA/PGDA and Academic transcript with your application 

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Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

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) act

Minimum requirements
Qualification

• B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Auditing
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
• In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
• In-depth knowledge and skills in assessing/ auditing the security on a networked environment, i.e.:
• Knowledge/ skills in assessing the management and technical configuration of various types of firewalls.
• Knowledge of various types of vulnerability detection tools, how to use them to enumerate vulnerabilities, and how to interpret outputs using the respective tool.
• Knowledge/ skills in assessing the security and configuration of various operating system and database type

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 exercises will be preferred.

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Job description

• At this level, the successful candidate will be required to play a significant strategic role at a business and organisational level and will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public sector and auditing profession in support of the AGSA goals and to benefit the public sector in general.
• Applicants who will be considered should operate with high levels of excellence and meet stringent deadlines.
• This opportunity requires an individual that will establish, develop and manage a team of diverse and dynamic technical professionals.

Minimum requirements

It will be required of the successful candidate to meet the following requirements:

• CA (SA) or RGA with a legal qualification or experience in legal matters in the context of an audit environment
• At least a minimum of eight (8) years’ accumulative experience with a minimum five (5) years post article experience
• Knowledge of public sector legislation is a requirement.

Apply by: 14 September 2026

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Job description

Audit Functional Areas  

Planning

• Assist in the planning of audit plans for both integration and performance audits 

Execution

• Execute audit / technical procedures according to principles and applicable auditing standards 
• Collect and analyse data and information for audit and other assignment purposes
• Analyse budgets and annual financial statements 
• Obtain appropriate and factually correct audit evidence
• In collaboration with audit team, execute technical audit procedures on selected audits either in the infrastructure field or other relevant areas
• Consistently update the manager on the status of the selected audits 
• Complete audit working papers
• Attend steering committee meetings (at least two per audit; first and final steering committee meetings) with departments and related senior management
• Assessing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities on infrastructure projects (applicable to infrastructure field)
• Assessing cost analysis for infrastructure projects 
• Review risk assessments, value management and cost control reports on selected projects 
• Analyzing the costings for tenders awarded by government departments on selected projects
• Analyzing outcomes and writing detailed and high impact audit reports on audited projects 

Reporting 

• Identify and draft audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
• Identify root causes and effects of audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areas
• Knowledge sharing (audit insights, key risks from research and general knowledge) 
• Contribute to compiling high-quality impactful reports
• Contribute to compiling high-impact and relevant recommendations on government programmes or audit focus areas
• Contribute to developing best practices/guidelines

Research and Development

• Conduct research on audit themes arising from government priorities/programmes
• Analyse the data and provide a report on identified themes 

Stakeholder Engagements

• Build and maintain an effective relationship with auditors, auditees and other internal / external stakeholders
• Assist with the integration of performance audit procedures at regularity audit
• Maintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interaction 
• Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences
• Support initiatives within the BU to market performance audit products 

Financial Management

• Manage own productivity and recoverability
• Account accurately for own expenditure
• Manage budget effectively for audit that they are specifically assigned to

Ad-hoc duties 

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

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

• Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or any approved built environment etc.
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage  

Professional Registration

• Registration (as candidate) with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage 

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience required in infrastructure/built environment field

Knowledge

• Public sector knowledge or exposure to government infrastructure projects will be advantageous.

Apply by: 17 September 2026

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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic function:

• Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
• Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.

Product Management:

• Audit planning, execution and reporting in line with the audit methodology and standards within the agreed upon timelines (take full responsibility and supervision of the audit teams)
• Lead audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing and reporting on audits.
• Review the teams’ work in line with audit methodology and standards.
• Conduct quality control reviews of the work of the audit teams.
• Ensure the timely completion of auditing engagements
• Report audit outcomes.
• Signing of audit reports based on the delegations.
• Implement actions that have been agreed upon with stakeholders.
• Implement effective project management and ensure that agreed upon key milestones are met.

Stakeholder Management:

• Scanning the environment to ensure clear understanding of auditees business requirements and to translate this into clear deliverables for the execution team and continuously getting feedback from stakeholders.
• 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 reputation

People Management:

• Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
• Implement relevant centre initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being
• 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 Vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments.

Financial management and operational management:

• Responsible for compiling the centre and contribute to the portfolio 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 and response

Other Responsibilities:

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

Minimum requirements

Education:

• CA(SA) / RGA / ACCA

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years experience post-qualification with at least 4 years' of experience operating at a manager / middle manager level

Apply by: 17 September 2026

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Job description

Strategic Function

• Provide support with the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU.

Product Management

• Compliance with all the requirements of international standard on auditing and AGSA methodology which include but not limited to;

Audit Planning:

• Conduct research in order to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including identification of audit risks and mitigation thereof.
• Manage the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
• Identify the resources required and recommend to SM the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out.
• Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively and ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.

Audit Execution:

• Regular review of the audit working papers in line with the audit methodology and standards and conducting on the job training/coaching training for staff members at lower levels.
• Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that adequate reporting on uncorrected misstatements by lower levels.
• Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and ensure timely communication of audit findings to the auditee

Audit Reporting:

• Review reporting working papers, audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
• Accurate capturing of the audit outcomes and populate the required information for the general report.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process.
• Scanning the environment to ensure clear understanding of auditees business and update the SM with any potential problems identified.
• Update the stakeholder information on MIS.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees.

People Management

• Manage the performance of the team including contracted in staff and ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals.
• Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
• 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 requirements.
• Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff.

Financial management and operational management

• 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.
• Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget and manage budget for the allocated projects.
• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.

Minimum requirements

Formal Education

• Minimum qualification of CA (SA), ACCA or RGA.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience operating at an assistant/middle manager level and 3 years completed articles

Apply by: 17 September 2026

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Roles and Responsibility
Strategic Function 

• Support and participate in the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU.

Roles and responsibilities

• Assist in updating  and maintaining of the QM monitoring policy and related procedures in accordance with relevant changes in International Standards on Auditing, International Standards on Quality Management and AGSA policies;
• Participate in the team planning and scoping of risk-based monitoring activities for the system of quality management;
• Support management perform monitoring of the quality management process including post –issuance monitoring reviews;
• Perform any other monitoring activities as determined by the QM senior management team

OTHER QUALITY MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES

• Assist during post monitoring activities such as quality awareness sessions to the different business units (audit and non-audit). 
• Participate in evaluation of the work performed by Engagement quality reviewers (Pre-issuance reviewers)
• Assist during performance of reviews or provide inputs on Category 2 complaints against the AGSA where applicable.

Financial management

• Monitor own productivity. 
• Comply with AGSA policies and procedures. 
• Adhere to internal processes.

Minimum requirements

Skills, Experience and education

Formal education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of CA(SA) & Completed Articles

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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