Senior Manager: Internal Audit - National Office (5 year contract)

Introduction Our ideal candidate must be able to assist Chief Audit Executive to build and lead the internal audit function in order to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Duties & Responsibilities Establish and lead the internal audit function·       Leads and manages internal audit activities in line with professional standards, assurance, consulting, and quality improvement initiatives. ·       Oversees audits across financial, ICT, compliance and operations from planning and risk assessment to reporting and follow-up. ·       Supports governance and compliance, contributes to strategic and annual audit planning·       Reports to management and audit committees and coordinates with external auditorsDevelop and deliver a disciplined approach of evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the organisations controls, governance and risk processes.·       Applies audit expertise to address audit issues, maintain proper documentation, and develop practical recommendations for improvement.·       Supports communication of audit findings to management and monitors remediation progress·       Contributes to knowledge sharing and helps strengthen relationships and quality control initiatives within the organisation. Implement the annual audit plan as approved by the Audit Committee·       Supports audit planning by defining scope and procedures, conducts financial, operational, and compliance audits and Documents findings·       repares reports with practical recommendations and assists with external audits. Sub-unit financial management and governance·       Manages the Internal Audit (IA) function by overseeing budgeting, resource allocation, and financial governance, while supporting organisational reporting and compliance. ·       Leads and performs audit engagements, identifies control weaknesses, and provides recommendations to improve processes and reporting. ·       Aligns IA activities with corporate goals, supports strategic and operational planning·       Strengthens performance management, stakeholder relationships, and overall audit effectiveness.Sub-unit leadership and management·       Supports the alignment of the Internal Audit (IA) function with corporate goals while maintaining independence, and contributes to performance management and accountability systems. ·       Assists in achieving targets, managing risks and opportunities, and developing strategic and operational plans. ·       Also supports building stakeholder relationships, enhancing operational capabilities, and coordinating business activities within the Unit.   Desired Experience & Qualification            Post graduate degree in auditing or accounting (NQF 8)          Professional designation such as CIA or other relevant professional designations (CISA, CRMA, CRISC)      Membership of IIA     Competencies:  ·       Risk Management·       Good knowledge of IIA Standards - International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA)       is essential·       Internal Controls·       Internal Audit Systems·       Financial Reporting·       Financial Systems·       PFMA·       Fraud Detection & Prevention Strategies·       Accounting Packages·       Strategic ManagementApplications must be accompanied by an up-to-date curriculum vitae (including two contactable referees).Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the applicant undergoing verification checks 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 with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan.Closing date: 07 April 2026