Job Purpose
The Department of the Premier, Western Cape, Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the compliance with the approved Internal Audit Methodology, evaluating the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of Governance, Risk Management and Control processes. The successful incumbent must be able to meet strict deadlines, be innovative, pragmatic, creative, committed, assertive, self-management, motivated and diplomatic. To drive strategic projects within the WCG.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years experience in an Internal Audit and Governance environment of which 3 years must be management level experience.
Key Performance Areas
Develop risk based Rolling 3-year Strategic and 1 year operational ICT Internal Audit Plan including resource allocation; Develop an engagement work programme, ensuring qualitative engagement objectives and control adequacy assessment was conducted and advance mechanism to test control effectiveness were designed; Execute the engagement assignment reviewing the following: IT General control review, Application control review, Information security assessments; Ensure quality on the entire audit process and delivery of the operation plans in line with stringent deadlines; Preparation and presentation of final report to executive management; Maintenance of good client relations and effective communication of audit results; Effective scheduling of staff and monitoring productivity levels; Manage client relations at Accounting Officer level and liaison with key stakeholders such as the Auditor General of South Africa.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Audit practices; Strategic planning and management; Engagement planning and execution; Reporting and progress monitoring; Control objectives for information and related frameworks (COBIT); Governance principles; Legislation, policies and procedures.
Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Analytical thinking; Teamwork; Compute assisted audit techniques (CAATs); Teammate audit software; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).
Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 849 706 per annum (Salary level 11)
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
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