Senior Internal Auditor

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR is listed by DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. The post is based in Pretoria Regional Office, Gauteng. The closing date is 09 October 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06)/ National Diploma in Internal Auditing/Accounting.
• Relevant years of experience in the field in Auditing.
• Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors.
• Security clearance.
• Knowledge of IAA Charter.
• IAA Methodology.
• IAA Standards.
• Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Treasury Regulations.
• Public Finance Management Act.
• Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics.
• Possession of an Internal Audit technician
• (IAT) and or Professional Internal Audit Technician
• (PIAT) qualification will be an added advantage.
• Advanced Audit Process & associated phases Departmental business systems and processes.
• Departmental policies and procedures.
• Accounting standards.
• Team-mate Audit Software.
• Skills: Advanced communication (verbal and written).
• Advanced Report writing.
• Organisation and co-ordination.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation.
• Analytical thinking.
• Ability to assess and analyse information and make relevant findings.
• Computer literate.
• Be able and prepared to work under pressure.
• Be a team player.
• Be creative and be able to pay attention to details.
• Ability to work within specific timeframe.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide inputs in the development Internal Audit Strategic Plans.
• Identify and analyse critical risks from the Department’s Risk Management plan that requires Internal Audit Activity focus and the controls put in place to mitigate them.
• Establish risk-based plans to determine the priorities of the IAA consistent with the organisation’s goals.
• Align the operational plan to the overall objectives of the organisation.
• Provide inputs in the development of Internal Audit Operational plan.
• Determine focus areas for IA activities.
• Determine IA scope in relation to the scheduled assignments.
• Allocate resources to planned audit assignments.
• Establish the timing of performance of the audit assignments.
• Determine the reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Perform activities of the IAA at each level of operation to ensure that they are consistently performed in accordance with the IIA’s standards.
• Conduct reviews as per approved annual plan and/or approved ad hoc requests.
• Identify process weaknesses and provide appropriate recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor the implementation of recommendations by management.
• Report on the internal audit Activity’s engagement findings and conclusions.
• Provide Secretarial services to the audit and Risk Management.
• Committee of the Department.
• Render administrative support services.
• Administer the co-sourcing activities within the Directorate.
• Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office.
• Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office in line with relevant legislation and policies.
• Obtains inputs, collates and compiles reports, e.g. progress reports, monthly reports and management reports.
• Respond to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders.
• Collect, analyse and collate information requested by superiors.
• Ensure that travel arrangements are well coordinated.
• Manage the leave register and telephone accounts for the unit.
• Handle the procurement of standard items like stationery, refreshments etc. for the activities for the manager and the unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Advanced communication (verbal and written).
• Advanced Report writing.
• Organisation and co-ordination.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Negotiation.
• Analytical thinking.
• Ability to assess and analyse information and make relevant findings.
• Computer literate.
• Be able and prepared to work under pressure.
• Be a team player.
• Be creative and be able to pay attention to details.
• Ability to work within specific timeframe.

Application Instructions

for the position of Senior Internal Auditor must be emailed to: RecruitPTA26- 55@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

Ms. Z. Magantolo Tel No: (012) 492 2307/Mr. S Khomo at 082 906 5796

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

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