Internal Auditor

Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/66

Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

Job Type: Permanent

Directorate: Internal Audit Services

Chief Directorate: Head of Department

Programme: Administration

Salary Level: 7

Remuneration: R 338 106.00 per annum

Location: Head Office

Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Job Description

Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards
(GIAS) of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Internal Audit framework
and methodologies, Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No 1 of 1999) and
Treasury Regulations. Interpersonal relations and Communication skills (verbal
and written), Computer Literacy, ability to work in a team and under pressure.
Client orientation and customer focus. A valid Driver’s license.

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised National Diploma in Internal
Auditing / Risk Management, Accounting and Cost Management as recognised by
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). (1) year Internal audit
experience as an Internal Auditor. Registration with IIA (Institute for
Internal Auditors) will be an added advantage. 

Duties

Evaluate the internal control systems, risk management
and governance process of the Department. Gather related legislations, acts,
policies; develop audit programme, execute the audits based on the audit
programme; document all findings raised and provide supporting evidence;
compiling working paper files and do filing and referencing Audit files.
Conduct audits in compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) of the
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Perform follow up audits to performance
whether all agreed rectification plans have been implemented. Conduct ad hoc
audits functions as requested.

More Information

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. 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, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.

Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel
No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel
No: (013) 766 6476