Qualification/s Requirements
- A Grade 12 is required coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF 6)/ Bachelor's. Degree (equivalent to NQF 7) in Internal Auditing/ Accounting;
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/ Professional Internal Auditor (PIA) and Quality Assurance Certificate will be an added advantage;
- A minimum 4 years’ experience of which 2 years should be at an Assistant Director level or equivalent obtained in internal auditing; and
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.
Key Performance Areas
Stakeholder Management:
- Contribute to awareness of Internal Audit with specific emphasis on Quality Assurance and Improvement Program;
- Initiate plans and guidelines for completion of strategic and operational activities;
- Engage stakeholders in the establishment and maintenance of good relations on audit matters; and
- Contribute towards initiatives and recommendations as approved by the Audit Committee.
Audit Process Risk assessment, audit plan, assurance and consulting services:
- Perform quality assurance on the audit work produced by other directorates within internal audit;
- Contribute to the review of the annual risk assessment;
- Contribute to the development and alignment of the audit plan and annual Quality Assurance and Improvement Program based on the strategic and operational risks;
- Provide advice and guidance on Quality Assurance and Improvement Program initiatives and propose solutions;
- Initiate the completion of Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and the findings register; and
- Providing feedback to internal audit directorates on audit reports and technology related matters.
Resource Management:
- Manage and develop Quality Assurance resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery and achievement of objectives;
- Develop a training plan for development and retention of capacity; and
- Perform resource allocation and prioritisation across the unit.
Process improvements and research:
- Keep abreast of trends, new developments in the broader audit environment; and
- Identify areas for improvement to ensure a sustainable Audit Strategy, Quality Assurance and Improvement Program, Methodologies and Resource Plan to ensure continuity of the Internal Audit function.
Management reporting:
- Manage the Quality Assurance reporting processes and assist with the development of the audit committee packs; and
- Present Quality Assurance reports and provide feedback on the progress against the approved Quality Assurance and Improvement Plan.