Chief Audit Executive - National Office (5-year contract)

Introduction Our ideal candidate must be able to provide independent assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, internal controls and improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. The role leads a strategic, risk-based internal Audit function aligned to the organisation's strategic objectives. Duties & Responsibilities Develop and implement the Internal Audit Strategy. Lead a risk-based internal audit plan.Provide assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.Provide assurance over financial reporting, PFMA compliance and regulatory requirements.Lead fraud risk management and organisational integrity initiatives. Support the Audit and Risk CommitteeMaintain relationships with AGSA, National Treasury, DPWI and assurance providers. Lead and develop the Internal Audit team.  Desired Experience & Qualification Postgraduate qualification (NQF 08 ) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management or related field. Master's degree advantageous. CIA, CA(SA) or equivalent professional designation.10 years' experience, including 5 years at a senior/ executive level.Public sector / PFMA entity experience with built environment experience advantageous.Comprehensive knowledge of governance frameworks such as PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, King V, COSO, COBIT, Global Internal Audit Standards. Competencies: Strategic leadershipCorporate governanceRisk ManagementFinancial acumenStakeholder managementCommunicationIntegrityPeople leadershipApplications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees) as well as recently certified copies of all qualifications and the applicant's identity document. Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verifications check and confirmation of the applicant's qualifications. It is the responsibility of applicants to have any foreign qualifications verified by the South African Qualifications Authority. The IDT will respond only to shortlisted candidates, who will be interviewed on a date and at a time specified by the IDT. The IDT reserves the right not to appoint anyone to the above post, and to withdraw them, re-advertise them or fill them by way of transfer or deployment if this is considered in the interests of service delivery.It is the IDT’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this position with a candidate whose appointment will promote representivity in line the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. Closing date: 21 August 2026