Director Assurance Internal Audit

Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The objectives of the position are to:

• Manage a risk-based audit plan, budget, performance and quality management of audit engagements.

• Oversee the co-source partners and specialists to ensure quality outputs and cost effectiveness.

• Ensure effective management of the audit resources and inculcate high team performance culture.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Internal audit planning.

• Lead and monitor the implementation of audit plans.

• Lead and manage audit projects.

• Provide strategic and operational advice to management.

• Relationship building and management.

• Manage audit quality.

• Staff management and development.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic agility.

• Business acumen.

• Proficiency in governance, risk and control tools and techniques.

• Planning, organising and delegating.

• Ability to develop and lead high performing teams.

• Proficiency in International Professional Practices Framework.

• Business results orientated.

• Role model in ethics, values and social responsibility.

• Critical thinking.

• Ownership and accountability.

• Effective communication.

• Executive report writing.

• Client orientation.

• Good professional judgement and decision making.

REQUIREMENTS

• A post-graduate degree in Internal Auditing, or a related field, or certification by the relevant professional bodies including CIA, CISA, CRISC or any other relevant certification.

• A minimum of 9 years internal audit experience, a minimum of 5 years of which must be on a managerial level.
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• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• Knowledge of audit management tools.

• Experience in the use of data analytics tools an added advantage.

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