Deputy Director: Information Technology Audits
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is recruiting for Deputy Director: Information Technology Audits in Gauteng (Pretoria), Gauteng. The advertised salary is R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS). Applications close on 28 September 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.
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Requirements
- Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Auditing / Information Technology (NQF Level
- 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology Auditing at Assistant Director or equivalent level.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Project management best practice, The Standard of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Risk based Internal Audit methodologies and procedures and software.
- Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
- Interviewing.
- Analytical and problemsolving ability.
- Staff and interpersonal relations.
- Project management.
- Computer literacy.
- Business process and analysis.
- Risk and control assessment.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Role information
Duties and responsibilities
- Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s strategic and operational plans in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies, and procedures on an annual basis.
- Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational plan by April each year.
- Compile the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational and process risk registers by April each year.
- Implement the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational plan and risk register action plans allocated to this position on a continuous basis and report progress to the Director: Information Technology Audit monthly.
- Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s portion of the Strategic 3 year-Rolling and Annual Internal Audit Plans April each year.
- Execute / manage the planning of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the planning phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Execute / manage the execution of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Execute / manage the reporting of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the reporting phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Execute / manage the closure of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda and Follow-up on implementation of management action plans on Internal Audit reports of specialised annual and previous audit plan projects.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the closure phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Evaluate the line management’s status of implementation of action plans of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised internal audit reports allocated to this position and perform the adequacy assessment of management action plans implemented on a quarterly basis.
- Manage the information Technology Directorate’s resources allocated to this position.
- Manage human, logistical, and financial resources allocated to this position on an on-going basis in line with Departmental prescripts.
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Use reference 3/1/1/1/2026/231 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITS is listed by DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in Gauteng. The closing date is 28 September 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AUDITS |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT |
| Reference Number | 3/1/1/1/2026/231 |
| Number of Posts | (X2 POSTS) |
| Salary | R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS) |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | Gauteng (Pretoria) |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 55–56 |
Requirements
- Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Auditing / Information Technology (NQF Level
- 6) or related equivalent qualification.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology Auditing at Assistant Director or equivalent level.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Job related knowledge: Project management best practice, The Standard of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Risk based Internal Audit methodologies and procedures and software.
- Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
- Interviewing.
- Analytical and problemsolving ability.
- Staff and interpersonal relations.
- Project management.
- Computer literacy.
- Business process and analysis.
- Risk and control assessment.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s strategic and operational plans in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies, and procedures on an annual basis.
- Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational plan by April each year.
- Compile the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational and process risk registers by April each year.
- Implement the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational plan and risk register action plans allocated to this position on a continuous basis and report progress to the Director: Information Technology Audit monthly.
- Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s portion of the Strategic 3 year-Rolling and Annual Internal Audit Plans April each year.
- Execute / manage the planning of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the planning phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Execute / manage the execution of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Execute / manage the reporting of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the reporting phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Execute / manage the closure of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda and Follow-up on implementation of management action plans on Internal Audit reports of specialised annual and previous audit plan projects.
- Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the closure phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
- Evaluate the line management’s status of implementation of action plans of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised internal audit reports allocated to this position and perform the adequacy assessment of management action plans implemented on a quarterly basis.
- Manage the information Technology Directorate’s resources allocated to this position.
- Manage human, logistical, and financial resources allocated to this position on an on-going basis in line with Departmental prescripts.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Project management best practice, The Standard of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Risk based Internal Audit methodologies and procedures and software.
- Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written).
- Interviewing.
- Analytical and problemsolving ability.
- Staff and interpersonal relations.
- Project management.
- Computer literacy.
- Business process and analysis.
- Risk and control assessment.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Application Instructions
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post231@dlrrd.gov.za
Application address:
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600
Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park,
Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post231@dlrrd.gov.za
Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.
Department Notes
Department Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Circular Notes
Circular Notes
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service
Enquiries
Mr M. Rammutla Tel No: (012) 312 9840
Required Documents
Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
- Source pages: 55–56
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
Application information
How to apply
Source and disclaimer
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular
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- Reference
- 3/1/1/1/2026/231
- Circular
- 33 / 2026
- Page
- 55–56
- Checked
- 11 Sept 2026
Application method
Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.
Application steps
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post231@dlrrd.gov.za Application address: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post231@dlrrd.gov.za