Assistant Director: Internal Audit

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT is listed by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Mthatha Regional Office, Eastern Cape. The closing date is 09 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level
• 06) / National Diploma in Auditing/Accounting.
• Internal Audit Technician (IAT)/Professional Internal Auditor (PIA).
• Practicing Internal Auditor with appropriate years of experience as a senior internal auditor /Internal auditor.
• Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards, National Treasury Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics, phases of internal audit process, Departmental business systems and processes, Departmental policies and procedures, best practices regarding systems of risk management, internal control and governance processes, accounting standards.
• Proficient computer literacy, numeracy, advanced communication (verbal and written), language and linguistic skills, project management skills.
• Report writing skills, organization and co-ordination, interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, analytical thinking, interviewing skills, ability to assess and analyse information and make relevant findings, problem solving skills, ability to influence others, conflict management, integrity, tenacity, dedication, honesty, objectivity, diligence, avoid conflict of interests in performing duties.
• Exercise prudence with confidential information, innovation, adaptability and creative.
• Solution orientated ability to design ideas without direction.
• Ability to work under stressful situations and against deadlines.
• Must be prepared to travel and expected to work overtime.
• Must be prepared to disclose impairments to their independence or objectivity.
• Security clearance.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Conduct audit, risk management, internal control and governance processes; supervise audit fieldwork and collect relevant, sufficient and useful audit evidence.
• Assess and evaluate audit evidence, ensure the development of audit working papers, ensure conclusions on audit findings, develop draft and final internal audit reports.
• Ensure the provision of administrative functions of Internal Audit component; ensure co-ordination in the administration of the office and office management systems.
• Examine financial and operating records and reports through audit programmes, ensure that controls over record-keeping and reporting are adequate and effective.
• Reconcile financial reports with reconciliation statements to ensure accurate record of transactions.
• Review and ensure compliance regarding policies, plans, procedures, legislation and regulations, review systems established to ensure compliance.
• Confirm the existence and use of the asset register, verify the physical existence of the assets, utilize appropriate audit procedures in verifying the assets, appraise the economy and efficiency with which the resources are employed.
• Review operations/programmes to ascertain whether results are consistent with established goals and objectives, establish whether operations are carried out as planned, and submit findings and recommendations to the component.
• Supervise employees.

Application Instructions

for the position of Assistant Director: Internal Audit must be emailed to: RecruitMTH26-21@dpw.gov.za

For attention: Ms. N. Mzalisi Head Office (Pretoria)

Notes

must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified.

Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate.

This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant.

Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for.

Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email.

Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively.

Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Mr V Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 492 3064

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 86–87
• Open the DPSA circular PDF