SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER AUDITOR: PERFORMANCE AUDIT

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 372,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Treasury in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Administration Officer Auditor specialising in performance audit to join Gauteng Audit Services. You will lead audit planning, coordinate engagement activities and review departmental controls to ensure value for money.

The role requires a three-year tertiary qualification in auditing or accounting, 2–3 years' performance audit experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Auditing/ Accounting/ Financial Management.
• 2–3 years' experience in Performance Audit environment; Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance audit reviews for GAS departments.
• Prepare, coordinate and facilitate audit plans with risk stakeholder input.
• Develop detailed audit engagement plans, including objectives, scope and methodology.
• Identify key risks, control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Prepare meeting agendas and attendance registers; manage timelines.
• Document system descriptions and perform walk-through tests.
• Ensure audits comply with GAS Performance Audit Methodology.

Skills

Knowledge of PFMA and standards

Education

Three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Auditing/ Accounting/ Financial Management

Job description

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER AUDITOR: PERFORMANCE AUDIT

• Reference Number : REFS/056978
• Directorate : Gauteng Audit Services
• Number of Posts : 5
• Package : R413 001.00 per annum, (plus benefits

Requirements :

• A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Auditing/ Accounting/ Financial Management. 2 – 3 years’ experience in Performance Audit environment, Driver’s License. Knowledge Departmental policies and procedures. Public Finance Management Act. Treasury Regulations, DPSA Frameworks and IIA Standards.

Duties :

• To conduct performance audit reviews for GPG departments. Prepare, coordinate and facilitate Audit plans for departments; Participate in the development of the annual audit plan through risk stakeholder consultations, Develop detailed audit engagement plans, including audit objectives, scope, methodology, and resource allocation. Assist in identifying key risks, symptoms, control weaknesses and areas requiring improvement prior to commencement of the audit. Prepare agenda and attendance register for contact meeting within a stipulated time frame of receiving signed engagement letter and steering Committee. Gather background information, analyse APP, Ops plans, budget etc, Document system descriptions, perform walk through tests. Prepare the audit program (developing audit procedures) Sign off planning documents and update Team-mate file. Conduct audits in compliance with Gauteng Audit Services (GAS) Performance audit methodology. Perform audit project in compliance with Gas: Performance Audit Methodology. Report and communication on Audit Projects conducted. Provide support and advisory services to Client Departments. Provide Administrative duties.

Employer :

Gauteng Treasury

Location :

Johannesburg

Closing Date :

09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6) in Auditing/ Accounting/ Financial Management?

Do you have 2 – 3 years’ experience in Performance Audit environment and driver’s License?