CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE REF NO: 3/3/1/81/2026 Branch: Office of the Director-General

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing / Risk Management / Financial Management / Law (LLB) / Forensic Investigation (NQF Level 7). Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA). Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Job related work experience: Minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a senior managerial level (auditing, project management, financial and operational management. Project management. Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors is recommended. Job related knowledge: Project Management best practice. The Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Risk based Internal Audit methodologies and procedures and software. Job related skills: Written and verbal communication skills. Interviewing skills. Analytical and problem-solving ability. Staff and interpersonal skills. Project management skills. Computer skills. Business process analysis skills. Risk and Control assessment skills. A valid driver’s licence. Ability to travel and work irregular hours.

Manage the compilation of the Internal Audit and Forensic Investigations strategic and operational plans in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on an annual basis: Manage the development and updating of methodologies, policies and procedures in line with the best practise and the International Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Professional Standards on an annual basis. Manage the compilation of the Chief Directorate’s strategic plan and operational plan by April each year. Manage the compilation of the Chief Directorate’s Internal Audit operational and process risk registers by April each year. Manage the compilation of the Internal Audit Strategic 3-year Rolling and Annual Internal Audit Plans by April each year. Coordinate with other internal and external service assurance providers to ensure proper risk coverage and to minimise duplication of effort. Manage the compilation of the Forensic Investigations Comprehensive and Annual Case Management Registers by April each year. Manage the implementation of the Internal Audit and Forensic Investigations strategic and operational plans in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis: Manage the achievement of the Chief Directorate’s strategic and operational objectives on a continuous basis and report progress to the Director-General on a monthly basis. Manage the achievement of the Chief Directorate Internal Audit risk register action plans on a continuous basis and report progress to the Director-General on a monthly basis. Manage the achievement of the Internal Audit Strategic 3-year Rolling and Annual Internal Audit Plan’s deliverables on a monthly basis and report progress to the Audit Committee and the Director-General on a quarterly basis. Manage the achievement of the Forensic Investigations Comprehensive and Annual Case Management Registers on a monthly basis and report progress to the Audit Committee and the Director-General on a quarterly basis. Manage the performance of Quality Assessment reviews on the annual internal audit plans projects on a continuous basis, the annual Internal Quality Assessment Review and the five yearly External Quality Assessment Review and report the results of the annual and five yearly reviews to the Audit Committee and Director-General. Manage the reliance of the Audit-General of Soth Africa on the work performed and reports issued by the Internal Audit and Forensic Investigations Directorates on a monthly basis and report progress to the Audit Committee and the Director-General on an annual basis. Manage the implementation of the Internal Audit Report’s Action Plans and the Forensic Investigations Report’s Recommendations by line management on a quarterly basis: Manage the requests for progress reports from line management on the implementation of action plans on all internal audit reports and implementation of recommendations on all forensic investigation reports on a quarterly basis. Manage the analysis of the line management’s status of implementation of action plans of Internal Audit Reports and recommendations of Forensic Investigations Reports and clarification of statuses with line managers on a quarterly basis. Manage the preparation of progress reports on the implementation of management action plans and recommendations presentations to the Audit Committee and Director-General on a quarterly basis. Manage the co-ordination of the Audit Committee Meetings and Audit Committee In-committee Meetings on a continuous basis: Manage the contracts and payments of the Audit Committee Members on a continuous basis. Manage the co-ordination and secretariat function of the Audit Committee meetings and Audit Committee In-committee meetings as per the Audit Committee annual work plan. Manage the co-ordination of the Audit Committee meetings with the Minister as per the Audit Committee annual work plan. Manage the Audit Committee In-committee meetings with the departmental management, the AGSA and the Chief Directorate Internal Audit as per the Audit Committee annual work plan. Manage the Chief Directorate Internal Audit’s resources: Manage human, logistical and financial resources allocated to this position on an on-going basis in line with Departmental prescripts.

Ms K Kgang Tel No: (012) 319 7331

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected]

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 32 of 2026, Post 32/01