Business Unit Leader

Auditor-General Of South Africa; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit organization in Mbombela is seeking a senior executive to drive strategic direction and leadership in audit operations. The ideal candidate will hold a CA(SA) or equivalent and have a minimum of ten years' experience, with at least six years in a senior management role. Responsibilities include stakeholder management, financial oversight, and ensuring quality audit outputs. The position is crucial to formulating organizational strategy and effective people management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of relevant post‑qualification experience.
• At least six years in a senior management or executive‑level role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to formulation and drive implementation of organisation's long-term strategy.
• Provide strategic direction for audit operations.
• Manage stakeholder engagement as per engagement plan.

Skills

Strategic direction

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial management

People management

Education

CA(SA) or RGA or ACCA qualification

Job description

Requirement Overview

This role is accountable for the strategic direction, leadership, and performance of the business unit. The role also contributes to the formulation and implementation of the organisational strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

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 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).

Contract Work and Creditors (CWC): Ensure approval and effective management of 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 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 committees regarding briefings on audit reports/outcomes, and the Cultureshift 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; improvement of culture and staff engagement within the BU; maintain training office accreditation in compliance with regulatory bodies.

Financial Management and Operational Management: Accountable for the sustainability and profitability of the Business Unit; ensure BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently, and effectively in terms of recoverability and productivity; ensure effective financial management of CWC; provide input on opportunities to improve 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.

Skills, Experience & Education

• Education: Minimum qualification of a registered CA(SA) or RGA or ACCA.
• Experience: Minimum of ten years of relevant post‑qualification experience, including at least six years in a senior management or executive‑level role.

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription, or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV are correct, accurate, and up to date.

To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking, and competency assessment.

Employment Equity & Disability Inclusion

We embrace and are committed to achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.