The Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA) invites suitable qualified candidates to apply for 3 distinct high-level roles Primary Locations: Gauteng (3 positions) Seniority Levels: Assistant Manager to Senior Manager. Target Candidates: CAs, IT Audit specialists, Senior administrators
Introduction
The Auditor General of South Africa is a Chapter 9 constitutional institution with a mandate to strengthen democracy by enabling oversight, accountability and governance in the public sector through auditing. Established over 100 years ago, AGSA is led by Ms. Tsakani Maluleke, the first woman appointed as Auditor-General in the institution’s history.
📋 Quick Overview: What’s Available
| Position | Department | Location | Closing Date | Ref No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager IT Audit | Information Systems Auditing | Gauteng | 19 January 2026 | 5280 |
| Senior Manager: Technical Audit Support | BU Technical Audit Support | Gauteng | 20 January 2026 | 5283 |
| Executive Assistant | Deputy Auditor-General’s Office | Gauteng | 16 January 2026 | 5276 |
💼 Position 1: Assistant Manager IT Audit
Job description
You’ll assess whether government IT systems are secure, reliable, and processing financial transactions accurately, essential for trustworthy financial reporting
Duties:
- Plan and scope IT audit engagements across government departments and entities
- Assess IT control environments and identify key risks
- Execute detailed testing of general and application controls
- Document findings and evidence according to audit standards
- Draft audit reports with clear, actionable recommendations
- Ad-hoc: Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required
Skills, Experience & Education
Formal Education
- B Degree in Auditing or Computer Science or Informatics
The following will be an added advantage:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- ERP Certificate (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards)
- State Security agency or Defence Intelligence Top Secret Clearance certificate
Knowledge
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of finance and the components involved in finance; must be able to apply PFMA and MFMA principles and adhere to due dates
- Knowledge of Auditing
- In-depth knowledge and skills in ERP environments
- Should have knowledge of Oracle SysAdmin and Oracle business process reviewsÂ
- Knowledge of GCR, ACR and project review
Experience
- Minimum 4 years IS auditing experience
- Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
- Experience on one or more ERP environments, such as Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft
- Experience in Cyber Security environment would be beneficial
- Experience in CAATs/Data Analytics environment would be beneficial
Click here to apply for Assistant Manager IT Audit: GCR, ACR and Security
💼 Position 2: Senior Manager – Technical Audit Support
Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications
- Registered CA (SA)
Experience
- At least 5 years experience in a managerial role
- Public sector audit experience is a requirement.
- Experience in research and development of guidance related to audit of annual financial statements will be an advantage.
- A good performance record of accomplishment in the specialist area of auditing compliance is an advantage.
- Experience in leading and coordinating the activities of a team of qualified professionals.
- Experience in building a new team and executing on a mandate.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to manage and execute projects.
- Soundly skilled in providing vision and strategy.
- Critical thinking and risk awareness.
- Effective problem solving ability.
- Conflict management
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills.
- Sound mentorship and coaching ability with desire to develop self and others.
- Highly adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease.
Added advantage:
Public Sector experience
7-10 years in depth technical experience and/or audit quality experience an added advantage
A valid driver’s license is an inherent requirement of the position.
Duties:
Strategic Leadership
- Drive AGSA quality and audit strategic initiatives
- Manage Business Unit Performance Scorecard delivery
- Support BU Leader on key strategic projects
ISQM Remediation & Financial Audit Product Management
- Monitor professional developments to identify annual financial statement audit support needs
- Develop and maintain AGSA audit guidance
- Train auditors on complex technical matters
- Create technical policies integrating accounting, auditing, legislation and ethics
- Lead ISQM remediation implementation and root cause analysis
- Classify System of Quality Management (SoQM) deficiencies
- Design and oversee pro-active quality review programmes
- Supervise technical specialists on consultations and remediation
Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide technical opinions and guidance to audit business units during audit cycles
- Present at Technical fora
- Coordinate with other Technical Audit Support centres
- Engage business units on remedial actions
- Advise EXCO, QMAC and leadership through submissions on audit quality projects
- Manage pro-active review findings discussions with Audit Business Units
People & Financial Management
- Manage team performance, development and retention
- Execute People Plan activities and succession planning
- Compile and manage centre budget
- Ensure financial compliance
Click here to apply for Senior Manager: Technical Audit Support – ISQM and Financial
💼 Position 3: Executive Assistant
Duties
Strategic & Executive Support
- Support executive leadership on strategic and people management objectives
- Track portfolio strategic alignment
- Consolidate Business Unit progress reports
Secretarial Functions
- Manage executive diary, correspondence and deadlines
- Coordinate task flow between executive and business unit leaders
- Maintain Balanced Scorecard information
- Arrange travel, prepare documents and take minutes
- Handle confidential correspondence and visitor management
- Consolidate quarterly Business Unit reports
Portfolio & Project Management
- Manage strategic projects and deliverables
- First-line review of proposals and approval requests
- Identify key projects and environmental themes for executive attention
- Monitor office performance against Balanced Scorecard
- Oversee document management and office infrastructure
- Manage CSA Tool, timesheets, travel claims and leave
Stakeholder Relations
- Manage relationships with internal/external stakeholders
- Liaise with secretaries, executive assistants, leadership and ministry offices
Financial Management
- Compile and monitor portfolio budget
- Monitor monthly debtors and debt collection
- Ensure creditor payments (3-day voucher processing after invoice)
- Manage CWC requests per STRAP guidelines
- Ensure timely Purchase Order approvals
Skills, Experience & Education
Bachelor’s degree (any field, but Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields preferred)
5 years of executive support experience
At least 2-3 years supporting C-suite or equivalent level executives
Experience in professional services, audit, or public sector highly valued