Internal Auditor Supervisor (Lieutenant Colonel)

POST: Internal Auditor Supervisor (Lieutenant Colonel) LOCATION: Internal Audit, Risk Based & Compliance Audit, Free State Province LEVEL OF REMUNERATION: Band D, R602 232 per annum REFERENCES: IA03/06/2026 (1 post) Generic Requirements: • Applicants must display competency in the core functions of the post. • Be proficient in at least English and one other official language. • Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa of which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of interview. • Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s licence. • Must have no previous criminal / departmental convictions or criminal / departmental cases pending. • Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service. • Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification. Additional Requirements: • Be in possession of a three (3) year Diploma or Degree (NQF level 6 or higher as recognized by SAQA), in Internal Auditing/ Audit, Internal Auditing, Risk Management and Accounting as major subjects as well as the related field of study. • Have a minimum of 5 years auditing experience, of which 3 years should be on the Supervisory level of Captain/Internal Auditor or equivalent. Highly proficient in the use of computer (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft outlook). • Membership of IIA or any other relevant professional organisation forms part of requirement, and proof of valid registration for 2026/2027 must be submitted. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: • Good knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Good communication (written and verbal), Presentation skills, Managing and leadership skills, ability to work under pressure for extended hours. • Experience in project management and budget management. • Strong leadership, mentoring and coaching strategic thinking, problem-solving. *Strong negotiating/ analytical/ good interpersonal skills. • Ability to work in a team. • Good audit engagement planning skills. • Will be expected to travel extensively. • Studying towards a relevant post graduate degree CIA, CGAP, CFE or CCSA, use of Team Mate will serve as an advantage. Core Functions: • Supervise and execute internal audit work and consultancy engagements to support the implementation of the Internal Audit Operational Plan, providing assurance on governance, risk management and control processes in accordance with IIA SA Standards and legislative framework, functionally supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit plans. • Supervise assistance to and assist the accounting officer in maintaining efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the department by evaluating the department’s controls/objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits. • Review, collect information, compile reports to the accounting officer, and audit committee. • Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment; Administratively supervise employees to ensure an effective internal audit service. General: • Closing date for applications: 2026-07-24 at 16h00. • Only the official application form for Salary Level 2-12, (obtainable from SAPS website: https://www.saps.gov.za and at all SAPS recruitment offices) will be accepted. The Z83 application form will not be accepted for these posts. All instructions on the application form must be adhered to, and all previous/ pending criminal/ disciplinary convictions must be declared. Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected. • The post particulars and reference number of the post you are applying for, must be correctly specified on the application form. Please complete a separate application form for each post you wish to apply for. • It is the responsibility of the applicants to submit applications timeously to the correct physical address as provided in the advertisement. Please note that applications submitted to an incorrect physical address will not be considered. • Late applications will not be accepted or considered. • Your application form must be accompanied with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). • Copies of applicant’s: - Identity Document (ID), Senior Certificate and all post-school qualifications obtained (Diploma/ Degree as well as academic records), service certificates of previous employers stating the occupation, proof of relevant experience in the field of the post and motor vehicle driver’s license, must be attached to the application form (uncertified copies are accepted). • Qualifications and driver’s licences submitted will be subjected to verification with the relevant institutions. • Applicants must have no previous criminal convictions or pending criminal/ departmental cases and shall allow their fingerprints to be taken and background enquiries to be made. • Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a full security clearance process before or during any stage of employment. • Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening, fingerprint screening, reference checking and verification of address, where necessary. • All short-listed candidates, including the SMS, will be expected to undergo a personal interview and shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, (a) a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, as well as (b) an integrity assessment (ethical conduct). • Short-listed candidates for appointments to certain identified posts will be vetted in terms of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No 32 of 2007) and the Children’s Act, 2005 (Act No 38 of 2005). A candidate whose particulars appear in either the National Register for Sex Offenders or Part B of the Child Protection Register, will be disqualified from appointment. • Candidates are expected to disclose if he/ she is a respondent in an interim or final protection order in terms of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act no 116 of 1998) or Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (Act No 17 of 2011), and may be disqualified from appointment. -2- • The Criminal Law (Forensic Procedures) Amendment Act, Act 37 of 2013 requires that all new appointments in the South African Police Service as from 31 January 2015 provide a buccal (inside cheek) sample to determine their forensic DNA profile. The forensic DNA profile derived from the sample will be loaded to the Elimination Index of the National Forensic DNA Database. • Appointments will be made in terms of the South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No 68 of 1995). • Persons who retired from the Public Service by taking a severance package, early retirement or medical retirement, as well as persons with previous convictions, are excluded. • Applicants who are currently not appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo medical assessment by a medical practitioner, before appointment, and must be found to be medically and psychologically fit. • Applicants must comply with SAPS Dress Order prescripts, whereby they must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service. • Incumbents appointed in terms of the SAPS Act will be expected to undergo Introductory Police Development Learning Programme at a SAPS academy determined by National Commissioner, and will be expected to maintain the required minimum fitness level for SAPS Act members throughout his/ her service in SAPS. • The South African Police Service is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and it is the intention to promote representivity in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Persons whose transfer/ appointment will promote representivity will therefore receive preference. • The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. • Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. • If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. APPLICATIONS: Applications may be posted or hand-delivered, as follows: No email application will be allowed. Postal Address: Component Internal Audit, Private Bag X 94, Pretoria, 0001 Hand Delivery: 231 Pretorius Street Watchuis Building Reception Pretoria 0001 Enquiries may be directed to: Lieutenant Colonel Mukhesi/ Captain Dhlamini: Telephone Number: 063 697 2598, 063 697 3155 -3- We welcome applications from persons with disAbilities -4-