Government EntitySmall Enterprise Development and Finance Agency
    Reference NumberSEDFA-44
    Centre / LocationPretoria
    Closing DateJuly 28, 2026
    Source and Applicationcareers.sedfa.org.za

    Division: Internal Audit

    Duration: Permanent

    The Senior Specialist Governance and Reporting (Internal Audit) is responsible for providing specialist governance and quality assurance support over Internal Audit activities, practices, methodologies, and programs. This position ensures that internal processes align with Global Internal Audit Standards, regulatory standards, organizational policies, and industry best practices.

    Requirements

    Qualifications NQF 7 in Internal Auditing/Accounting/Risk Management Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Professional Membership: IIASA Added Advantage: Certified External Quality Assurance Assessor/ CRMA/ CISA NQF level 8 Internal Auditing/Accounting/Risk Management added advantage Experience 8 years of hands-on experience in a Quality Assurance, Governance and Reporting or Internal Auditing environment, of which 3 years must have been at a management level. Experience in Internal Audit quality assurance and internal audit governance. Experience in Internal Audit reporting. Strong understanding of corporate ethics and disclosure management. Strong knowledge of implementing & monitoring the Quality Assurance & Improvement Program (Internal Audit) Knowledge & experience of implementing the Global Internal Audit Standards Knowledge of IFRS, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King V Report on Corporate Governance Direct or indirect exposure to governance, risk, and compliance Experienced in Auditing systems Knowledge of reporting frameworks Expertise in financial services industry is an advantage. Competencies Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Improvement Governance Framework Knowledge & Application Internal Audit Standards & Methodology Oversight Risk, Control & Assurance Integration Planning and Organising Innovation & Problem Solving

    Duties

    Facilitate the development and execution of internal audit governance frameworks and strategic initiatives. Facilitate Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme Coordinated Internal Audit Reports for reporting initiatives. Manage audit oversight & quality assurance. Ensure the embedding of risk, compliance, and quality improvement in the governance and Reporting (Internal Audit) unit. Manage resources (finance, assets, and people)

    Source / Circular Reference

    careers.sedfa.org.za