SENIOR MANAGER - INTERNAL AUDITOR- FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS’ PROBATION

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,413,000 - 1,727,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Growth and Development Agency seeks an experienced Internal Audit Senior Manager to lead planning and execution of audits, assess control frameworks, and monitor corrective actions.

The role emphasizes risk-based audit planning, collaboration with the Audit Committee, and ensuring governance and compliance across the organization in Gauteng. Relevant postgraduate qualification and 5+ years at senior managerial level are required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in Internal Audit or Auditing or relevant (NQF Level 7).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CASA) Qualification is an added advantage.
• 10+ years auditing experience in private or public sector of which 5 years must be at Senior Managerial level.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing various compliance and operational audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter to facilitate achievement of GGDA business objectives.
• Evaluating new or changing services, processes, and operations.
• Assist in the investigation of significant suspected incidents of fraudulent activities within the organization and notify management and the Audit Committee of the findings.
• Developing links and reliance of external audit on the internal audit function.
• Acting as a key relationship officer in respect of Auditor General, Report to the Audit Committee on internal audit activities.
• Develop Annual Internal Audit Plans for the Group of Companies, for approval by the Audit Committee.
• Develop a three (3) year audit plan and strategy in line with IIA standards for approval by the Audit Committee.
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Combined Assurance Mode (CAM).
• Support Management and the Supply Chain team on probity audits on an ad-hoc basis.
• Conducting internal audit of significant activities of line departments to ensure compliance.
• Planning and execute audits which complements the work of the external auditor, Executing detailed audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues.
• Promoting an elevated level of control awareness throughout the GGDA and assist in the deterrence of fraud by evaluating the adequacy of internal controls in mitigating fraud risks.
• Following up on the progress of implementation of recommendations and monitor the rectification actions taken by the line departments in addressing audit issues.

Skills

Auditing experience

Leadership

Governance

Compliance

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Internal Audit

CIA or CASA qualification

Job description

• Reference Number : refs/057282
• Directorate : INTERNAL AUDITING
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : PATERSON GRADE D5, SALARY R1 569 711.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM

Requirements :

• Postgraduate qualification in Internal Audit or Auditing or relevant (NQF Level 7). Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CASA) Qualification is an added advantage. 10+ years auditing experience in private or public sector of which 5 years must be at Senior Managerial level.

Duties :

• Planning and executing various compliance and operational audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter to facilitate achievement of GGDA business objectives.
• Evaluating new or changing services, processes, and operations,
• Assist in the investigation of significant suspected incidents of fraudulent activities within the organization and notify management and the Audit Committee of the findings,
• Developing links and reliance of external audit on the internal audit function,
• Acting as a key relationship officer in respect of Auditor General, Report to the Audit Committee on internal audit activities,
• Develop Annual Internal Audit Plans for the Group of Companies, for approval by the Audit Committee.
• Develop a three (3) year audit plan and strategy in line with IIA standards for approval by the Audit Committee,
• Develop and maintain an Integrated Combined Assurance Mode (CAM),
• Support Management and the Supply Chain team on probity audits on an ad-hoc basis,
• Conducting internal audit of significant activities of line departments to ensure compliance,
• Planning and execute audits which complements the work of the external auditor, Executing detailed audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues,
• Promoting an elevated level of control awareness throughout the GGDA and assist in the deterrence of fraud by evaluating the adequacy of internal controls in mitigating fraud risks,
• Following up on the progress of implementation of recommendations and monitor the rectification actions taken by the line departments in addressing audit issues.

Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group

Employer : Gauteng Growth and Development Agency

Location : GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have the required qualification

Do you have the required experience