SENIOR AUDITOR: OPERATIONAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT

This position is situated in the Internal Audit Directorate in Gauteng (Pretoria) and functions as an OSD-graded senior auditing role dedicated to operational and compliance auditing. The incumbent operates within the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate, under the general direction of the Assistant Director, and plays a central part in ensuring that the department’s internal audit projects are carried out to the required professional standards. The role focuses on the full audit lifecycle, from initial planning to final closure, while maintaining strict adherence to the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures.

Candidates must hold a Grade 12 certificate together with a National Diploma in Auditing or Accounting at NQF Level 6, or an equivalent related qualification. At least two years of experience in operational and compliance auditing is required, as is a valid driver’s licence. Knowledge expectations include the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors, risk-based internal audit methodologies, procedures and relevant electronic audit software. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, interviewing ability, analytical thinking, problem solving, computer literacy, business process analysis and risk and control assessment skills are all essential to succeed in this post.

The duties entail managing projects allocated within the annual audit plan, ensuring that all deliverables and timelines set out in approved planning memoranda are met. This includes compiling planning phase deliverables on the electronic audit software, executing the audit fieldwork, and producing the defined scope of the reporting phase deliverables. The Senior Auditor is also responsible for closing out audit projects efficiently, preparing all closure phase deliverables. Throughout each phase, work must be aligned with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards and methodologies. Progress must be reported to the Assistant Director on a weekly basis, keeping the audit unit informed of achievements, challenges and risks.

The department has set specific employment equity targets for this post, with preference given to African, Coloured, Indian and White males, and Coloured, Indian and White females, as well as persons with disabilities. The role presents an opportunity for an experienced internal audit professional to contribute to a government department’s governance and control environment.