Assistant Director: Internal Audit

Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure Centre: Mthatha Regional Office Salary: R487 197 per annum Reference: 2026/342 DUTIES 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 86 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. ENQUIRIES Mr V Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 492 3064 HOW TO APPLY for the position of Assistant Director: Internal Audit must be emailed to: [email protected] NOTE Applications 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. Note: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /SMS-pre-entry 82 programme/. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Note: For emailed applications, please submit a single PDF document or one attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly note that the emailed applications and attachments should not exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. Encrypted document will not be accepted. All though an email application option is available, applicants are encouraged to hand deliver their application. Important: Applicants must submit a separate application for each post applied for, clearly indicating the correct reference number and post title on each application. Applicants who apply for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the application not being considered. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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.