DIRECTOR: RISK AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT SERVICES

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,186,000 - 1,449,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Treasury in Johannesburg invites applications for the post of Director: Risk and Compliance Audit Services. The role leads risk and compliance audits across Gauteng provincial departments and entities, building the three-year risk-based audit plans and guiding their execution.

The ideal candidate holds a NQF level 7 qualification in Internal Auditing/Accounting or a BTech in Accounting and Auditing, with a professional designation such as CIA/CA being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Requires a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing / Accounting or Four-Year B-Tech Degree with majors in Accounting and Auditing.
• Postgraduate qualification and CIA/CA designation would be advantageous.
• 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in Internal audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Risk and Compliance audit for GPG Departments and Trading Entities.
• Develop and implement the Department’s three-year risk-based audit plans (minimum of 3 Departments).
• Direct and lead the implementation of the approved Departmental three-year risk-based audit plans. Manage stakeholders and reporting; ensure audits follow GAS methodology and IIA Standards.

Education

NQF7 Internal Auditing

Job description

DIRECTOR: RISK AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT SERVICES

• Reference Number : REFS/056949
• Directorate : Gauteng Audit Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 317 384.00 per annum (All-inclusive package) consists of 70% Basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules

Requirements :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing / Accounting or Four-Year B- Tech Degree with majors in Accounting and Auditing. A Post graduate qualification and Certified Internal Auditor/Chattered Accountant would be advantageous. 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in Internal audit. Valid driver’s license. Public Service SMS Pre-Entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. Knowledge of Management Ability, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, DPSA Frameworks, PFMA and IIA Standards.

Duties :

• To lead and manage Risk and Compliance audit for GPG Departments and Trading Entities. Manage and develop the compilation of the Department’s three-year risk-based audit plans (minimum of 3 Departments). Direct and lead the implementation of the approved Departmental three-year risk-based audit plans. Manage and ensure that audits are conducted in accordance with GAS audit methodology, IIA Standards and best practice. Manage stakeholder engagement and reporting. Manage Resources; Maintenance of discipline. Management of performance and development of staff. Undertake Human Resource and other related administrative functions including recruitment process. Establish, implement, and maintain efficient and effective communication arrangements. Develop and manage the operational plan of the unit and report on progress as required. Implement, and maintain processes to ensure proper control of work. Compile and submit all required administrative reports. Procurement and asset management. Plan and allocate work. Perform strategic and operational planning. Oversee the administrative support functions. Perform people management functions. Perform financial management functions. Manage the implementation of GAS Risk Management Mitigation Plan.

Notes :

• Suitable candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizen, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification).
• Confirmation of final appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance.
• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The persons appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance.
• SMS candidates will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment as prescribed by the DPSA.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise, and the other will be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.

Employer : Gauteng Treasury

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing / Accounting or Four-Year B- Tech Degree with majors in Accounting and Auditing?

Do you have a 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in Internal audit?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.