Assistant Director: Internal Audit

Reference Number: MPT/IA/08/2026

Department: Provincial Treasury (MPT)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Internal Audit

Chief Directorate: Internal Audit

Programme: Programme one (01)

Salary Level: 10

Remuneration: R 605 742 per annum

Location: Head Office, Mbombela

Closing Date: Friday, July 31, 2026

Job Description

Good
Communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management, project management,
leadership, coordinating, Teammate or other Audit Software, risk assessment,
Negotiation skills, Presentation skills, problem-solving, Planning and
Organizing, Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint),
Report writing, and Analytical skills. Sound knowledge of Internal Audit
Methodology, Information Technology Frameworks (CoBiT, ITIL, ISO), Public
Finance Management Act (PFMA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA),
Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, National
Treasury Internal Audit Frameworks, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, King (IV and V) Report on Corporate Governance, Internal audit
frameworks and methodologies, Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). Framework for Managing Performance Information.
International Financial Reporting Standards and Generally Recognized Accounting
Practice (GRAP).

Requirements

Minimum
three (03) years' Bachelor's
degree/Advanced Diploma/BTech NQF Level 07 in Internal Audit/Accounting. A
minimum of three (03) years’ work experience in an Internal Auditing
environment. A valid driver's license. Registration as a Certified Internal
Auditor (CIA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Professional
Internal Auditor (PIA), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP)
will be an added advantage.

Duties

Develop
the Internal Audit three-year rolling plan for the Provincial Treasury and
ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective controls. Evaluate the
department's controls/objectives to determine their effectiveness and
efficiency through internal audits. Implement the three (3 year) and annual
Internal Audit Plans. Coordinate work with key stakeholders and monitor the
implementation of the Internal Audit methodologies.  Communicate the results of internal audit
engagements. Review, collect information, and compile internal audit reports to
the accounting officer and audit committee. Compile progress reports against the
audit plan, Quarterly reports, and annual reports. Provide advice and guidance
to role players on the requirements and implementation of internal audit
methodologies, policies, and procedures, and management of human and financial
resources.

More Information

Enquiries: Mr PM
Nkambule 013 766 4435/4374/4478, Mr DJ Sibiya 013 766 4386/4138

Application closing date:
31 July 2026

Directions
for Applications:

Applicants
are required to register/create a profile and upload all mandatory documents on
the portal to apply for these opportunities.

Only
shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of
qualifications, a valid driver's licence, and ID on the day of the interview.
Communication regarding requirements for certified documents will be limited to
shortlisted candidates.

PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

The
Mpumalanga Provincial Treasury is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
Employer.

The
Provincial Treasury intends to promote representation in terms of (race, gender,
and disability) through the filling of these posts.

All
appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of
the Provincial Treasury.

Suitably
qualified women and persons with disabilities remain the targeted group and are
encouraged to apply.

All
appointments will be subjected to a personnel suitability check process, not
limited to the following: - (criminal record, credit record, qualification
verification, citizenship, employment reference, and social media).

It is the
applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

All Middle
Management Services (MMS) and SMS positions will be subjected to a compulsory
competency-based assessment.

Successful
candidates will be required to enter into a performance contract within three
(03) months of employment.

Applications
received after the closing date or those that do not comply with the
requirements indicated above will not be considered.

No
facsimile, post, or hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

Only
applications submitted via the e-recruitment system will be accepted.

The
Provincial Treasury reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the
advertised posts.

If you
have not been contacted within three (03) months of the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

However, should there
be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, seek
reasons for the above administrative action in terms of section 5 of the
Promotion of Administrative Justice, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000).