MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT

VACANCY - PROVINCIAL NEWS PAPERS The KwaDukuza Municipality seeks to fill the following positions and accordingly invites applications from persons who meet the requirements as indicated. Please note that the post title and post identification number (KZ292.) MUST be indicated on your application which MUST be accompanied by certified copies of your qualifications, identity document and driver’s licence where applicable. Applicants are also advised to ensure that their applications address the selection criteria in terms of qualifications, experience and any other requirements as set out in the relevant advertisement as shortlisting will be based on these selection criteria. Post Title MANAGER: INTERNAL AUDIT Business Unit OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER Reference KZ292MMIA008 Task Grade TASK GRADE 15: R 643 780,68 – R 835 669,44 Per Annum, plus locomotion allowance and cell phone allowance as per council policy Notice number MN 130/2026 Minimum Applicants for posts affected by the National Treasury Minimum Competency Regulations, 2007 will be required to obtain those Competence competencies within 18 months from the date of commencement. Requirements Requirements A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/ Auditing or 3-year national Diploma or Postgraduate qualification in Internal Auditing, with at least 2 of the following as major modules; Internal Auditing, Auditing, Information Systems, Financial Accounting, Information Systems Audit, Internal Auditing or Auditing as a compulsory major. Possession of an CIA qualification. | Professional Member of IIASA | Municipal Finance Management Development Program (MFMP) Must be fully computer literate (excel, MS Word, Presentations, Computer Software Programs) report writing. | A Valid Driver’s license, Code: 08 Duties MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS INTERNAL AUDIT STRATEGY · Development, continuous refinement and execution of the internal audit function (i.e., assurance, governance, internal control, risk management, investigations, consulting & advisory service inclusive of Combined Assurance) strategy and alignment of such strategy to the Municipality’s strategy. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES · Development and continuous refinement of methodologies and standards for conducting investigations, internal control, Risk Management and Assurance in the Municipality and maintenance of quality standards for working paper files, audit reports, forensic reports, obtaining of exhibits and keeping of exhibit files, etc. · Implementation of the “New Global Internal Audit Standards” COMMUNICATION · Drive internal and external audit synergies, build & manage stakeholder relationships. SPECIFIC AUDITING FUNCTIONS, AUDIT PLAN AND PROGRAM · Manage, lead, control and direct the applications, processes and procedures associated with the formulation of the Municipality’s risk-based Audit Plan and Programs. MONITORING COMPLIANCE · Manage, lead, control and direct the applications, procedures and processes associated with specific statutory financial responsibilities and functions/activities of the Municipality. AUDIT FIELDWORK · Manage, lead, control and direct the implementation of the Audit investigate processes to determine irregularities or noncompliance. PERSONNEL AND PERFOMANCE MANAGEMENT · Direct and control the management of human capital & other resources and the key Performance Indicators and outcome of personnel within the Section and ensure maximum utilization. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Provide training and development on a wide variety of aspects within corporate governance, leadership, project management, internal control, risk management, forensic investigations, soft skills etc to the internal Audit staff: · Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor. PLEASE NOTE: 1. Applications are to be addressed to the Municipal Manager, KwaDukuza Municipality, P.O. Box 72, KwaDukuza, 4450 for attention the Human Resources Department, and may be posted or hand delivered. (Note that hand delivered applications must be handed to the HR Officer, 34 Chief Albert Luthuli Street OK MALL BUILDING KwaDukuza) For enquiries Please call 032 437 5142/ 5153. 2. The Closing date and time is Friday, 07 August 2026 at 12H00. No applications will be accepted after the closing date and time. 3. Please DO NOT fax or e-mail applications. Please also DO NOT submit applications on Z 83 forms. Please NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY’S APPLICATION FORM WHICH IS OBTAINABLE ON THE MUNICIPALITY’S WEBSITE (www.kwadukuza.gov.za) 4. KwaDukuza Municipality adheres to the National Employment Equity Act and preference will be given to appointments that assist in achieving current targets of the municipality. 5. Further communication will only be with shortlisted candidates; such shortlist being confined to the candidates that best meet the requirements according to the information supplied in their CV’s. Candidates not contacted within 3 months of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. 6. Council reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to this post or to make required adjustments. 7. Canvasing to Councilors/ Managers for preference on appointment is prohibited and may lead to disqualification of applicants.