Senior Audit Manager (Operational Auditing)

EThekwini Municipality; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1 499 000 - 1 919 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in South Africa is seeking a Senior Audit Manager to oversee complex operational auditing activities, ensuring compliance and governance. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree, extensive experience in audits, and leadership capabilities within multidisciplinary settings. The role includes a comprehensive remuneration package and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Housing Subsidy

Medical Aid

Pension Fund

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• 6 years relevant experience, 3 years in managing multi-functional teams in audits.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage an internal operational auditing service at high-level complexity.
• Implement a rolling audit coverage programme.
• Drive integrated audit planning and manage multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Written communication

Research and analysis

Customer orientation and customer focus

Internal auditing

Team orientation

Education

Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Accounting or Auditing

Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Financial Accounting or Auditing

Job description

Job Details

Closing Date: 2025/11/14

Reference Number: ETH251103-5

Job Number: 12000014

Job Title: Senior Audit Manager (Operational Auditing)

Job Type: Permanent

Job Grade: T17

Division: Null

Department: Financial And Operational Auditing

Branch: Operational Auditing

Vacancy Group: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

Reporting To: Deputy Head (Financial & Operational Aud

Location - Town / City: DURBAN

Location - Province: KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Country: South Africa

Job Purpose

Management of a Council-wide independent, objective assurance and consulting activity within the operational auditing remit that adds value to and improves eThekwini operations.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Managing an internal operational auditing service at a high-level complexity throughout the municipality
• Implementation the rolling audit coverage (three year rolling audit coverage plans) programme within the area of responsibility to obtain the optimum level of assurance council-wide
• Driving integrated audit planning and facilitating implementation and management of multidisciplinary teams.
• Co‑ordinating clean audit mandate within area of responsibility, assist council to co‑coordinate efforts executed ensuring clean governance and administration
• Managing the provision of information and support to committee from area of responsibility i.e Audit Committee, MPAC, Riskcom, Council EXCO and portfolio committee, as well as the office of the city manager
• Providing input to an audit methodology/ procedural manual, with specific reference to operational specification, as compulsory guidance in ensuring consistent implementation of the audit process in line with standards
• Conduct forward planning and the defining of functional objectives of the functionality's intent and deliverables espouse on the council wide strategic framework
• Disseminates functional and operational on the immediate short and long term objectives and current applications and constraints
• Plan and prepare capital and operating estimates for the area of responsibility and controlling expenditure against the e approval budget allocations
• Determine productive outcomes associated with utilisation and performance of personnel within the area of responsibility

Competencies

• Written communication.
• Research and analysis.
• Advocacy/ negotiation.
• Ethics and professionalism.
• Organizational awareness.
• Internal auditing.
• Engagement management.
• Customer orientation and customer focus.
• Cognitive ability.
• Impact and influence.
• Team orientation.
• Coaching and mentoring.

Essential Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Accounting or Auditing with Auditing or Internal Auditing as a major or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be in managing multi‑functional teams in audits.

Preferred Requirements

• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) or equivalent in Financial Accounting or Auditing with Auditing or Internal Auditing as a major and CIA/CA registration.
• 7 years relevant experience of which 4 years must be in managing multi‑functional teams in audits.

Benefits

Housing Subsidy: Yes

Leave: Yes

Medical Aid: Yes

Other Allowances: CAR ALLOWANCE

Pension Fund: Yes

Remuneration

TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE (R1 499 461.00 / R1 918 074.00 PER ANNUM)

13th Cheque: Yes

Contact

Name: HLENGIWE MHLONGO

Telephone: [phone]