DEPUTY Director: Information Communication Technology No​/Closing DATE

The Department is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities.

R849 702 per annum (Level 11), fully inclusive remuneration package
CENTRE:
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate, relevant tertiary qualification in Internal Audit/Accounting/Financial Auditing at NQF level
7. Registration as Certified Internal Auditor or Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Certified Government Audit Professional (GAP). 6 years of proven experience in an internal audit field of which 3 were at supervisory (Assistant Director) level. Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Knowledge of global Internal Audit Standards;
Internal Audit Methodology;
Batho Pele Principles;
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations;
Public Service Regulations;
Public Service Act;
National Treasury Internal Audit Frameworks;
Public Sector Risk Management Framework;
Framework for Managing Performance information;
Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditors;
International Financial Reporting Standards;
International Accounting Practice (GRAP).

Skills:

Communication (verbal and written); conflict management; project management; leadership; coordination.; risk assessment; negotiation; presentation; problem-solving; planning and organising; report writing; analytical.
DUTIES:
Manage internal audit projects: ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the department by evaluating the Department’s controls/objectives, to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits; communicate the results of internal audit engagements; review, collect information and compile internal audit reports to the Accounting Officer and Audit and Risk Committee, compile progress reports against audit plan, quarterly reports and annual reports;

monitor the policy and legislative framework to ensure alignment with new developments; develop and maintain internal audit methodologies policies and procedures; provide advice and guidance to role players on the requirements and implementation of internal audit methodologies policies and procedures; implement, monitor and report on the Quality Assurance Improvement Program. Develop strategic internal audit plans: identify the key risk areas for the institution emanating from current operations as set out in the strategic plan and risk management strategy;

participate in the development of the three-year strategic risk-based internal audit plan; develop the annual internal audit operational plan; participate in the coordination with other internal and external service providers of assurance to ensure proper coverage to minimise duplication of effort. Keep up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment. study professional journals and publications to ensure that cognisance is taken of new developments;

monitor and study relevant industry, legislative, standards changes, and policy frameworks continuously; engage in relevant continuous professional development activities (tools and techniques) as required/prescribed. Provide secretariat support to Committees for which Internal Audit is responsible: facilitate the development of guiding frameworks for the Audit and Risk Committee; facilitate the annual schedule of committee meetings and the development of the agenda items;

compile minutes of the meetings; assist with/making inputs on the development of committee reports.