REQUIREMENTS :

• Incumbent should have a relevant Senior Certificate / Grade 12 / NCV Certificate (Level 4). Applicants should be in possession of a recognised National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience in an internal audit or auditing environment is required, including experience in the development and implementation of policies and strategies.
• The ideal candidate must have a thorough knowledge of applicable prescripts, legislation, and regulations, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the internal audit environment.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the overall supervision, development, review, and monitoring of internal audit policies, as well as developing and reviewing risk and fraud policies.
• Duties include conducting awareness workshops to promote understanding and compliance. The incumbent will oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of audits, participate in the preparation of the draft three-year strategic risk-based internal audit plan and the annual operational plan, and incorporate management inputs when finalising audit activities.
• Key responsibilities include evaluating internal controls, governance, and risk management processes, monitoring progress on audit action plans, and collecting, analysing, and interpreting data for informed decision-making.
• The candidate will be required to develop and maintain an annual risk register, monitor identified risks on a quarterly basis, conduct continuous risk assessments with stakeholder involvement, and facilitate regular risk management training sessions.
• The role also involves coordinating and arranging quarterly and special audit and risk committee meetings, serving as secretariat, preparing all logistical arrangements, implementing committee recommendations and ensuring proper filing of all related documents.
• Furthermore, the incumbent will be responsible for compiling and submitting monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the council subcommittee or audit and risk committee, reflecting progress against the audit plan and the risk register. Additional duties include the supervision and effective management of human, physical, and financial resources within the unit.