Chief Audit Executive (Re-advertisement)

Polokwane Local Municipality; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Chief Audit Executive in Polokwane. The role involves providing strategic direction to the Audit unit, managing audit plans, and ensuring effective internal audit activities. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Internal Auditing, 8 years of experience with supervisory exposure, and familiarity with internal audit standards. Ideal candidates will have advanced MS Word and Excel skills. This position offers an opportunity to impact governance and risk management positively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 8+ years of experience with 2 years of supervisory exposure.
• Completed or studying towards CIA or SAICA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the Audit unit.
• Manage coordination of the Audit committee.
• Develop and manage annual audit plans for the municipality.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of MFMA

Internal audit methodologies

Advanced MS Word and Excel skills

Risk Management Framework

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Internal Auditing or equivalent

Tools

Computer-assisted Auditing tools (CAATS)

Beneficial Electronic Audit Tools Support (BEATS)

Job description

Chief Audit Executive (Re-advertisement)

Limpopo, Polokwane

Deadline: December 12, 2025

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Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting / Internal Auditing or equivalent.
• Completed / studying towards CIA or SAICA will be an added advantage 8 years' or more experience (which includes 2 years of supervisory exposure covering all aspects of the audit function (activities as depicted in IIA standards 1000 and 2000).

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of MFMA, MSA,
• Treasury Regulations and IIA standards. Extensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies, tools, systems, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of Risk Management Framework and King Code.
• Knowledge of policy formulation processes, Computer – assisted Auditing tools (CAATS) and other Beneficial Electronic Audit
• Tools Support (BEATS) Advanced MS Word and EXCEL skills
• Valid d r i v e r ' s l i c e n s e

Duties

• Provide strategic direction to the Audit unit. Manage the coordination of the establishment of Audit committee. Monitor the logistical support to the committee. Inform the Audit Committee of new developments, emerging trends and latest technologies in the profession. Develop and manage annual audit plans for the municipality for the year in prospect. Manage, lead and control the
• Audit assignments according to the norms and standards.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge base of governance, controls and risk management. Develop, manage and Audit budgets in line with
• MFMA requirements. Review audit reports and manage the follow ups of audit findings and agreed actions. Assist the City Manager in coordination of work in maintaining relationships with the AuditorGeneral for improved communication and reporting. Be responsible for performing and overseeing aspects of the internal audit activities that encompass planning, execution, and reporting that drives results, accountability and the perception of real value.
• Communicating with the City Manager and Audit Committee
• Chairperson on specific
• Key Performance Areas (Internal Audit communication, relationship management, strategic policy implications) with a view to aligning functions and objectives

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