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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Provide strategic input in the development of AGSA Enforcement related strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the Business Unit (BU) compilation of the Performance Scorecard and drive timely delivery of the scorecard initiatives.
• Ensure that the BU strategic objectives are aligned and contribute to the achievement of the strategic objectives of the AGSA.
• Support the Business Unit Leader and Deputy Business Unit leader in managing key strategic projects of the BU.

Product Management

• Continuously scan the developments in the profession and emerging issues to identify audit support needs on MIs and the consequence management compliance theme.
• Influence the developments in the profession/standard setters/legislative owners with public sector audit insights.
• Develop, roll out and maintain guidance related to this AGSA product.
• Proactive assessment of technical support needs on this audit product and devising means to address these needs.
• Continuously scan for innovative ways of providing support and or improving the quality of the audits we conduct in this area.
• Training auditors and leadership on technically complex matters.
• Maintain relevance of support by gaining ongoing exposure through performance of some  audits
• Supervise the work of the team of specialists when providing technical views on consultations.
• Guide the technical specialists (managers) in the planning of project decisions.
• Monitor project execution and adherence to timeline and quality requirements.
• Conceptually integrate the diverse functions of accounting, auditing, legislation, legal matters, ethics, into technical guidance.
• Formulate new technical policies, procedures and guidance to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of executing the audit.
• Assess the impact of research outcomes and identify stakeholders affected.
• Consult with internal stakeholders to evaluate proposed practices & procedures for validity & practicality.
• Ensure the compatibility and congruence of auditing guidelines with the Auditor General mandate as per the Constitution, Public Audit Act and Professional Best Practices.
• Manage dissemination of information to stakeholders through written guidelines and through the implementation of multiple means of communication to ensure that technical messages are received by audit staff.
• Provide technical inputs to the other functions within TAS in respect of technical documents issued to auditors.
• Perform project management on all projects in the centre to ensure that deadlines are met

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise and interact with all key stakeholders & management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
• Engage with various audit business units and provide the required support.
• Provide technical support and advice to audit business units through technical opinions/guidance pro-actively and on request during audit cycles ensure that quality audits are performed and high impact MIs are identified.
• Provide technical guidance on audit matters impacting the audits at Technical fora.
• Support BU leadership with technical administrative functions for technical support stakeholders such as relevant and timely responses on consistency matters, emerging issues, stakeholder feedback, and regular feedback on progress on technical support developments.
• Timely and relevant inputs to/from other Technical Audit Support centres in other areas of specialism on integrated support tools.
• Respond to quality support recommendations for improvement to quality of working papers and design to achieve efficiency.
• Support to other BUs in the preparation for external reporting.

People Management

• Manage team performance to drive productivity.
• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
• Appointment of contract in staff/pooling of staff to ensure that risks and resource requirements are properly addressed.
• Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
• Cascade Vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments.
• Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
• Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
• Ensure on-going development of specialist skills and transfer of specialized skills in BUs.
• Performance management of centre in line with Balance scorecard and staff as per individual performance contracts.
• Support collaboration and resource sharing initiatives for managers and assistant managers in the different centres in technical audit support to improve succession planning and technical audit support business continuity.
• Recruit and appoint staff and manage retention of staff.

Financial management

• Responsible for compiling and managing the centre budget to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Ensure return on investment in terms of staff cost by managing and monitoring productivity of staff

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

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

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

•  Registered CA (SA) / RGA

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years experience, with a  minimum of 3 years’ experience in a managerial role.
• Public sector audit experience.
• Authoritative knowledge of the MI process,  public sector legislation,  auditing concepts, principles and practices
• Experience in leading and coordinating the activities of a team of qualified professionals.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and execute projects.
• Soundly skilled in providing vision and strategy.
• Critical thinking and risk awareness.
• Effective problem solving ability.
• Conflict management
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Sound mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
• Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
• Experience in research and development of guidance will be an advantage.
• A good performance record of accomplishment in the specialist area of auditing AOPO and compliance will be an advantage.
• A good performance record of accomplishment in the specialist area of auditing AOPO and compliance will be an advantage.
• A valid driver’s license is an inherent requirement of the position.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Advice and support to ABU

• Institutionalize AGSA engagement with the Provincial and Local government sphere.
• In line with targeted stakeholders on an annual basis, develop a quarterly engagement plan to support influence initiatives of the organization and drive its implementation.
• Produce quarterly stakeholder influence report on initiatives and needs and requirements to measure progress and propose initiatives for the next quarter.
• Source and provide environmental scanning and MIS trend analysis. Support IKM on the accuracy of the municipal database.
• Enhance and monitor AGSA tabling plan (understand tabling issues from municipal up to Provincial) Write speeches, presentations for AGSA leadership on their government interactions and engagements. Implementation of initiatives as per the organizational strategy.
• Monitor key performance targets and provide quarterly reports on achievement. Establish and maintain strategic relationships with relevant stakeholders.

Support AGSA leadership effective stakeholder engagements

• Liaison with key identified external stakeholders in order to provide the BU with timely, accurate and complete information about stakeholder needs, requests and activities.
• Provide updates to the AGSA management on key information that can empower them in their interaction with the stakeholders.
• Advise AGSA on local government interface.
• Identify and track cost effective platforms to communicate audit messages. Support and recommend improvements in BU processes.
• Facilitate Local government interactions.
• Attend strategic planning sessions of the ABU’s.
• Co-ordinate local government week tools and active AGSA leadership participation.
• Conduct research and identify trends on government and SOE’s to support the leadership in interaction with the stakeholders.

People management

• Provide on-the-job training to the senior administrator responsible for SLM office support to enable continuity even when the SLM is not available.
• Manage own performance to drive productivity.
• Participate in the business unit transformation and culture plans.
• Review the work of peers assisting in the execution of work.
• Provide support to the management team with regard to center management and other people-related tasks.
• Support change initiatives and assist with change management in the smaller teams/centers.

Financial management and operational management

• Contribute to the compilation of center budget and manage project expenditure related to functional area. 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 not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
• Synchronize day-to-day implementation of the BU initiatives to the achievement of the culture shift aspirations.
• Perform diligent proofreading of documents to ensure that external reports are pitched at the right level and free from errors.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree.

Experience

• Minimum of four years’ experience in relevant field
• Experience in stakeholder liaison and client relationship management.
• Relevant qualification and/or knowledge of the regularity audit activity conducted by AGSA
• Ability to build and strengthen strategic partnerships with stakeholders in the public sector
• Sound understanding system of local and provincial governments
• Good understanding of accountability ecosystem and role players within the provincial and local government spheres.

NB – Please note that this is an office bound position.

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Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Provide support in the implementation of the business unit (BU) balance score card (BSC) initiatives.

Product Management

• Collect, analyse & interpret information relevant to the research problem or request
• Process analyse and validated research data
• Prepare project charters as necessary
• Write research project reports and minutes of project meetings according to plan
• Propose research findings and recommendations to Senior Technical Manager in accordance with stakeholder requirements and best practice principles
• Conceptually integrate the diverse functions of auditing, legislation, corporate governance, ethics, into technical guidance.
• Formulate new technical policies, procedures and guidance to be followed by the audit staff and develop improved ways of executing the audit.
• Consult external technical specialists and legal specialists to evaluate proposed practices & procedures for validity & practicality
• Refine proposals & procedures or software for sign off by Senior Technical Manager
• Identify problem areas pro-actively and on an on-going basis by analysing Legislation, auditing standards, Quality Control results, stakeholder feedback, training needs, product champion input, input from legal and investigation unit and cyclical debrief sessions
• Re-actively address grey areas in audit methodology, approaches, processes and legislative interpretations on receipt of feedback or queries from audit
• Formulate a method to address the problem, with only limited general managerial guidance / direction

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain collaborative and value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders with the aim to create strong partnerships and environment to enable macro-environmental scanning.
• Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Build a network of sources in academia, business and government to draw on for research purposes
• Provide specialist support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with the relevant guidelines.
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve the delivery of the services.
• Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere.
• Communicate technical processes and requirements to internal stakeholders and ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders
• Deliver in accordance with the agreed service level agreements (SLAs).

People Management

• Manage own performance.
• Participate in the BU’s transformation, culture, and diversity and employment equity initiatives.
• Commit to continuous learning and advancing of own skills so as to remain abreast with industry trends.
• Provide support to the Senior Manager with regard to centre management and other business unit tasks.

Financial management and operational management

• Contribute to the compilation of centre budget, and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
• Ensure compliance to the organisation’s governance processes, policies and processes.
• Manage supply chain processes within own functional area.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

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

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

• This position requires a minimum qualification of CA(SA) / RGA

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience with a minimum two (2) years post article
• 2 years’ experience should at a minimum be at Assistant Audit Manager position.
• Experience in material irregularities, AOPO and development of guidance will be an advantage.