| Government Entity | Public Protector South Africa |
|---|---|
| Location | Gauteng, Pretoria |
| Reference Number | PPSA 01/07/2026 |
| Salary | R487 197.00 – R573 897.00 per annum plus benefits |
| Centre / Location | Head Office, Pretoria |
| Closing Date | July 17, 2026 |
| Source and Application | pprotect.org |
Role Overview: Technical and Behavioural Competencies: Reporting to the Manager: Internal Audit, the successful incumbent is accountable • Planning, organising and coordinating. to conduct IT audits per the annual audit plan. • Personal mastery. • Judgment and decision making. • Ethics and values. • Client service orientation.
Attributes:
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Courtesy
- Team player
- Integrity
Requirements
IT General Controls Reviews and Application Controls Review is essential Data Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Auditing/ Information Technology/ analytics. Q uCoamlipfiutecra Stciieonncess /a Cnomdm Eerxcep reelraiteedn qcuaeli:fication. Report writing and presentation skills. Certifications such as CISA/ CGEIT/ CRISC or CISM will be an added advantage. Data analytics experience is essential. SAP qualifications or certifications will be an added advantage. SAP auditing experience will be an advantage. Certification in Data analytics would be advantageous. Network security/ vulnerable testing experience will be an advantage. ISACA or IIA membership would be advantageous. Experience using Teammate to document audit work will be an advantage. Relevant 4 years’ IT auditing experience including IT General Controls Reviews Knowledge of IT Audit frameworks (for e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO2700 etc.) and Application Controls Review. Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal IT auditing experience gained in a Large Company and/or auditing Auditing. or advisory firm with a similar size to PPSA will be advantageous. Computer literate (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Duties
Audit Management Reporting Develop Audit Plan. Draft audit report with findings and substantiated by valid audit evidence, Prepare the notification letter to be sent to the client in accordance with the approved annual identify root causes and provide practical recommendations. audit plan. Attend to Audit Manager’s review notes. Conduct preliminary survey on the area or processes to be audited. Obtain management comments and action plans. Prepare the Audit Planning Memorandum for the audit. Conduct exit meeting with the auditee and prepare minutes of the meeting. Prepare process flows and system descriptions. Identifying and reporting on standard criteria, making reference to Prepare Risk and Controls Matrix and perform and evaluate the adequacy of controls. applicable Acts, regulations and policies that might have been Prepare the audit program based on the outcome of the preliminary survey. contravened. Timely submission of planning documents to IT Audit Manager for review. Aid in the development of functional reporting systems, for management, Conduct introductory meetings with the auditee to discuss the area to be audited. project or performance reporting. Prepare audit file and cross-reference all working papers to audit evidence in accordance with the Report regularly and periodically perform necessary submissions as and Quality Assurance standards. when required to provide progress updates and/or inform management Taking inputs from Seniors/Supervisors and appropriately and accurately applying comments and/ decisions. or feedback. Prepare Quality audit file that comply with the IIA standards and Audit department methodology. Stakeholder Management Provide assurance and recommend controls in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations KwaZulu Natal and National Treasury frameworks. Aid in proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders. Durban Office Deal with inquiries and requests for information from both internal and Conduct Audits external stakeholders. 22nd Floor Aid in the maintenance of relationships with vendors, service providers Suite 2114, Conduct audits as per the audit program and provide reasonable assurance regarding the or procurement teams and ensure that all relevant procured items are Commercial City Building effectiveness of controls. invoiced and paid on time. Document working papers and cross-reference all the working papers in accordance with the Durban Quality Assurance standards. Download data from the system being audited and perform data analysis using auditing software such as ACL. Draft audit findings substantiated by valid audit evidence, identify root causes and provide practical Rustenburg Office recommendations. Discuss findings with auditee during the course of the audit to ensure the accuracy of the findings. 135 Kloppers Street Timely submission of draft audit findings to IT Audit Manager. Magistrate Court Address and respond to IT Audit Manager’s review notes. Conduct follow-up on previous audit findings. Rustenburg
Source / Circular Reference
pprotect.org