Job Openings at Auditor-General of South Africa

Strategic Function:

• Contribute to the formulation and drive the implementation of the organisation’s long-term strategy.
• Develop the Business Unit Balance Score Card (BSC) and oversee the implementation and reporting thereof.

Product Management:

• Provide strategic direction for audit operations, ensuring the best overall quality of all audit outputs.
• Ensure that assignments and/or engagements are adequately planned, resourced and performed in accordance with the audit methodology and standards.
• Provide leadership support to sensitive, complex, and high-risk engagements.
• Oversee the timely sign-off of all audit engagements.
• Ensure quality delivery of critical AGSA reports (e.g. Sector, General, and Organisational Audit reports).
• Ensure approval and effective management of Contract Work Creditors (CWC) and pre-issuance allocations.
• Coordinate auditing activities and plans with other internal support stakeholders, e.g. Specialised Audit Service (SAS) activities to ensure objectives are met.
• Signing of audit reports for significant and complex audits as per delegations.

Stakeholder Management:

• Drive the strategic initiative of visibility through effective external engagements.
• Accountable for the implementation of the stakeholder engagement plan in line with the AGSA stakeholder engagement framework.
• Engage with the stakeholders as per the engagement plan, which includes consideration for political sensitivity, complexity, and seniority.
• Media engagement as per the AG delegations.
• Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees regarding briefings on audit reports/outcomes, as well as the Cultureshift 2030 initiatives.
• Interact with and establish partnerships with professional bodies and higher learning institutions.
• Promote the AGSA brand and reputation.

People Management:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the BU in respect of:
• Vision achievement/organisation alignment.
• People Strategy commitments, including talent management and succession planning.
• Implementation of AGSA transformation strategies.
• Impact-driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an ongoing basis.
• The improvement of culture and staff engagement within the BU.
• Accountable for maintaining training office accreditation in compliance with the regulatory bodies.

Financial management and operational management:

• Accountable for the sustainability and profitability of the Business Unit (BU).
• Ensure that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently, and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity.
• Ensure effective financial management of CWC.
• Provide input on the opportunities to improve the efficiency of the organisation’s business operations.

Other responsibilities:

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks, and assignments not stipulated in the Job description as and when required.
• Develop innovative solutions to navigate complex situations facing the Business Unit.

Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of a registered CA(SA) or RGA or ACCA.

Experience:

• A minimum of ten years of relevant post-qualification experience is required, including at least six years in a senior management or executive-level role.

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Strategic Function

• Support the translation of the AGSA's strategic vision into actionable audit plans and processes.
• Ensuring the tactical plans of various Audit Business Units (ABUs) are executed effectively.
• Initiate the development of adaptive audit cycle plans, ensuring responsiveness to emerging risks and trends that align with the2030 strategy.
• Monitor the development, continuous updates and implementation of the multi-year audit plan.
• Monitor the evaluation and reporting of the strategic impact of the multi-year audit plan.
• Offer innovative insights and actionable strategies to address audit and stakeholder priorities effectively.
• Develop clear communication strategies to keep business units aligned with the strategic objectives of the audit function.
• Gain an understanding of the organisation, government priorities, environmental factors and participate fully in all strategic deliberations.
• Monitor performance against strategic objectives and provide continuous feedback to ensure alignment with organisational goals.
• Evaluate audit outcomes and contribute to strategic decisionmaking by providing actionable insights based on audit results and stakeholder needs.

Product management

• Support BUL relating to all audit, audit support and specialised audit services portfolios.
• Assist in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the multiyear audit plan across national, provincial, and local spheres of government.
• Monitor and track the execution of the annual audit cycle, ensuring compliance with relevant legislatures.
• Coordinate and report on the strategic impact of audit recommendations, identifying areas of improvement for the Business Unit Leader and Head of Audit.
• Follow the steps for implementation of the tasks on HOA level for audit disputes escalated to Head of Audit (tier 2) in line with the AGSA audit dispute procedures.
• Coordinate and support all governance and non-governance committees/ forums led by the Head of Audit.
• Participate in and contribute to international strategies aligned to AGSA participation on international audit assignments and INTOSAI goals.
• Lead and manage strategic projects within the audit function, delivered on time and within scope.
• Provide project management support for critical initiatives, ensuring successful completion in line with stakeholder expectations.
• Track and report on the progress of audit cycle, providing regular updates to the Head of Audit and Business Unit Leader.
• Facilitate and propose way forward PFMA/ MFMA audit disputes and procedural fairness considerations.
• Facilitate and propose way forward requests for investigations/ complaints / information coordination.
• Identify and manage audit-related risks, providing insights on potential operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of governance structures and quality assurance processes.
• Provide input into policy development concerning audit methodologies, ethics, and risk management.
• Facilitate and track implementation of the audit delegation process.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaison with audit and support teams relating to all PFMA/ MFMA related priorities.
• Act as a strategic partner in managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with key partners (civil society / professional bodies) and support the Business Unit Leader in managing critical relationships across audits.
• Facilitate meetings, engagements, and communications between senior managers and external partners to ensure continuous alignment with the strategic vision.
• Lead coordination CPO/ CRO/ CTO/ CFO portfolios.

People Management

• Guide, mentor, and oversee the performance of managers and administrators within the audit function, ensuring high performance and alignment with organisational goals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, fostering professional growth within the team.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Leader to implement and monitor people development plans, ensuring alignment with the broader organisational people strategy.
• 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

• Assist in the management and oversight of budget allocations within the business unit.
• Contribute to efficient planning and forecasting to support the financial sustainability of the audit function.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external policies related to financial and operational 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 Business Unit Leader not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA or ACCA.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years post qualification experience with at least 4 years in a senior management or leadership role in an audit environment

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Strategic Function

• The role ensures smooth coordination of business processes, facilitates effective communication between the BUL, internal stakeholders, and external parties, and contributes to the timely delivery of strategic and audit-related outputs.
• Support the implementation of (BU) balance score card (BSC) initiatives.

Product Management

Executive Support:

• Manage the BUL’s diary, schedule meetings, coordinate travel arrangements, and ensure seamless logistical support.

Governance & Reporting:

• Assist with the preparation, consolidation, and submission of statutory reports (PFMA, MFMA, and other audit-related reporting) and ensure alignment with organisational compliance requirements.

Documentation & Records Management:

• Draft correspondence, minutes, and action lists; maintain accurate filing systems; and oversee the safe storage and retrieval of sensitive documents.

Project Coordination:

• Track progress of audit-related projects, follow up on deliverables, and escalate risks to ensure deadlines are met.

Office Operations:

• Support the functioning of the HoA office by coordinating with team members, managing workflows, and promoting a culture of efficiency and accountability.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism: Handle sensitive information discreetly and uphold the highest standards of integrity in line with the Auditor-General’s values.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and relevant stakeholders.
• Act as the first point of contact for the BUL, screening and prioritizing communications, and ensuring timely responses to 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 with regard to 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 supply chain processes within scope of work.

Other responsibilities

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

Formal Education

• Relevant diploma/degree in Administration, Business Management, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in executive or senior administrative support, preferably within an audit or public sector environment.
• Experience in governance and compliance-related reporting (PFMA, MFMA) will be advantageous.