Auditor General South Africa Vacancies

Senior Manager: Audit (Performance Audit BU)

Requirement Overview

Responsible for performance audits at institutions in the public sector in a manner that is economical, efficient and effective, thereby providing value for the institutions and ultimately the people of South Africa. Co-ordinator of transversal audit as assigned. Responsible for the functioning of a centre, managing people and to co-ordinate them to achieve quality and timely audit outputs. Foster and facilitate quality stakeholder relationships to promote the value ofperformance audits and for integration of performance audit focus areas in regularity audits. Provide strategic inputs and implement the strategy of the business unit.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic function

Participate/provide input into the BU strategy
Implement BU strategy
Ensure PA integration/visibility with stakeholders
Play role of a Relationship manager for regularity audit business units
Championing BU BSC goal/s as assigned
Identifying audit opportunities for the BU
Audit responsibilities

Supervising high profile, complex & challenging audits
Work with RA on integration work, identify and follow up on Material Irregularity (MI’s) and calculate financial loss
Exploratory work on high profile, complex & challenging themes (identification, relevance, impact)
Multi-disciplinary approach to audit execution that best brings out value adding (through use of auditing principles, best practice, research, experience, insights etc.)
Conduct steering committee meetings for stand-alone performance audits conducted (at least two; first and final steering committee meetings) with head of departments and/or related senior management.
Advice/guidance to audit team on audit related matters.
Address audit risks for the specific audit engagement.
Project management of audits assigned to the centre to ensure that deliverables are met.
Advisory services to internal stakeholders through sharing insights, risks, knowledge of the client and partnering, to influence approach that minimises audit and business risks.
Produce high quality impact report
High-level overall review of working papers
Review and submission of management report for BE review for stand-alone performance audits
Clearing review notes (language editor, pre-issuance consistency and BE reviews)
Completion of final report and tabling of report for stand-alone performance audits
Provide input into RA products (general reports, sector reports, BRRR slides etc.)
Prepare presentations for briefing, advisory and information purposes
Regular report back on the progress of the audits.
Internal and external interaction with key stakeholders
Interactions with the Executive Authorities on key audit outcomes
Provide guidance on the execution of diagnostic and investigative procedures.
Oversee the factual correctness of reports.
People management

Addressing any people matters that may arise from the centre in partnership with relevant People Support BUs
Responsible for the development of staff through training, on the job training, mentoring and coaching
Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives within the centre and BU.
Maintain and enhance employee motivation and engagement.
Manage the teams’ performance and implement a culture of performance management.
Provide mentorship and support as required.
Responsible for recruitment of staff
Implement relevant Employment relations processes when employees do no not comply with AGSA policies and values.
Financial management

Contribute to compiling the BU budget.
Monitor centre recoverability and GP margins and take corrective actions
Approval of expenditures:
Purchase order
Budget compliance evaluation
Invoice and income statement evaluation
Administration

General day-to-day and ad-hoc administrative functions
Compliance with BU BSC during the year
Manage the centre’s internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant AGSA policies and procedures
Ad-hoc duties (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications

CA (SA) or ACCA or RGA or CIA qualification
MBA qualification will be an added advantage
Professional registration

Registration with a professional body (mandatory)
Experience

Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level.
Knowledge

Knowledge of PFMA and MFMA
Accounting and Auditing legislation and standards or principles
Knowledge of ISSAI 300 and 3000 is required

Closing Statement

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.
Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Recruitment agencies are allowed to submit CV’s for people with disabilities

Closing Date: 17 November 2025

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Audit Manager

Requirement Overview

JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to manage the portfolio of audits, manage multiple teams responsible for the audit during the audit process (planning, execution and reporting) to ensure performance of quality and value adding audits in compliance with auditing standards and relevant legislation in
line with the AGSA strategy.

Roles & Responsibilities

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Strategic Function

Provide support with the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU.
Product Management

Compliance with all the requirements of international standard on auditing and AGSA methodology which include but not limited to;
Audit Planning:

Conduct research in order to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including identification of audit risks and mitigation thereof.
Manage the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
Identify the resources required and recommend to SM the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out.
Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively and ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.
Audit Execution:

Regular review of the audit working papers in line with the audit methodology and standards and conducting on the job training/coaching training for staff members at lower levels.
Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that adequate reporting on uncorrected misstatements by lower levels.
Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and ensure timely communication of audit findings to the auditee
Audit Reporting:

Review reporting working papers, audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
Accurate capturing of the audit outcomes and populate the required information for the general report.
Stakeholder Management

Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process.
Scanning the environment to ensure clear understanding of auditees business and update the SM with any potential problems identified.
Update the stakeholder information on MIS.
Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees.
People Management

Manage the performance of the team including contracted in staff and ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals.
Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements.
Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff.
Financial management and operational management

Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets.
Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget and manage budget for the allocated projects.
Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Other responsibilities

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Emotional Maturity
Empowerment
Diversity and Inclusion
Integrity
Authenticity
Performance Excellence
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Accountability
Courageous and Ethical Leadership
Formal Education

Minimum qualification of CA (SA) or RGA.
Experience

Minimum 3 years experience post articles operating as an assistant manager.

Closing Statement

Applications closing date: 07 November 2025

NOTE: Should you not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

To successfully upload documents, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.
This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

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Audit Manager – National F

Requirement Overview

Responsible for the management of a portfolio of audits to ensure that the audit process (planning, execution, reporting etc.) is managed in an effective and efficient manner with the allocated resources and completed on time and according to relevant audit standards and legislation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Audit planning

Conduct research and engage with SM to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including risks that may potentially affect the audit process
Discuss the identified risks with the audit team and come up with procedures to mitigate risks
Discuss the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
Select the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out and engage them on the audit plans and budget
Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively. Allocate resources, define deadlines and ensure a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review
Ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development
Facilitate engagement meetings (entrance engagement) with management of auditees to discuss the scope, focus areas, objectives, methodology and due dates and request management to provide the audit team with relevant contact names, policies and procedures and any other information to assist in conducting the audit successfully

Audit Execution

Constantly meet with the audit team to monitor audit progress, adherence to budget targets and assess where support is required to engage auditees if the team encounters any challenges
Regularly review audit working papers and conduct relevant training for TA’s
Execute audit procedures and all working papers
Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and audit committees
Constantly engage with manager to provide updates on audit progress and required support to complete the audit on time
Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that AM/ AS report them on the schedule of uncorrected misstatements

Audit reporting

Review the audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
Assist the SM in responding to questions from the auditee when the SM presents the audit and/or management report to the audit steering committee on the audit process and outcomes
Accurately capture and update ASMIS information
Review communication of audit findings and RFIs

Stakeholder engagements

Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process
Update the ASMIS stakeholder information
Liaise with key stakeholders at auditees (such as Audit/MPAC Committee meetings) in the planning and execution of the audit, discuss findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks
Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees
Liaise with private audit firms relating to contract out audits

People Management

Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning
Addressing any people matters that may arise from the team in partnership with relevant People Support BUs
Manage performance (including poor performance) to ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals
Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA/ SAIGA requirements
Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff

Financial management

Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget
Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets
Manage project financials including budgets, timely billing and collection and variance recognition

Ad-hoc duties

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the job description as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

CA (SA) / RGA / ACCA qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Completed articles (3 years)
Two years work experience as an Assistant Manager .

Advantageous

Experience in technical understanding of audit environment, audit standard practices, and reporting on audit outcomes.
Experience in planning and monitoring the use of expenditure to meet organizational objectives and compliance.
Experience in budget preparation and reviewing budget documents or reports.
Experience in MFMA and PFMA.
Implementation of CAATS.
Preferably registered with SAICA as an assessor.
Knowledge of IFRS accounting framework

Closing Date : 14 November 2025

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and commit in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

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Specialist: Data Centre and Platforms

Requirement Overview

This role is responsible for managing the availability and day-to-day operation, scheduling and technical support of all Servers, Virtualized and Cloud platforms with the technical infrastructure systems running these systems in networked (LAN,WAN).

This role reports into the Senior Manager Infrastructure and Operations and is responsible for leading and managing a team of junior engineers.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contributes to the operational management of ICT infrastructure in line with DTO strategy to ensure that the system performs according to ICT standards and meet the AGSA business needs.
Contributes to the development and implementation of the BU balance score card (BSC) initiatives
Product Management

Responsible for server provision, support, operating systems upgrade, software installations and uninstallations and troubleshooting. This includes security configurations for server hardening.
Ensure that the daily/weekly/monthly server controls are adhered to and signed off.
Responsible for virtualization of physical to virtual and Vmware administration.
Manage content filtering and allowing and blocking websites based on business requirements.
Responsible for administration of Linux operating system including MS windows and SQL server operating systems.
Lead problem investigations for root cause analysis and resolution.
Perform system monitoring, check the integrity and availability of all hardware resources, server resources and generate capacity reports to illustrate growth using VOPS (Vmware vRealize Operations Manager).
Provide third line support on support queries.
Provide hardware support for Dell using iDRAC and call logging with vendor where required.
Responsible for exchange on premise and exchange online administration and troubleshooting of all related exchange faults and errors, this includes email archiving.
Creation of PowerShell scripts for both active directory and exchange for ease of complex implementation and maintenance.
Investigate and recommend new technologies for increased efficiencies.
Conduct monthly audit reviews on active directory, backup, user creation and termination and datacentre access review.
Responsible for implementing/managing datacentre controls and the enforcement thereof.
Implement security patches deployment and application deployments using SCCM.
Manage the Microsoft 365 administrator centre and license assignment.
Responsible for new user creations, terminations and modifications, this includes role assignment on active directory and all its features (DHCP, DNS, AD, Sites and services, CA, group policy, etc)
Ensure that backup administration on CommVault/cloud solution and responsibilities are backup, restored, schedule backups and restores and review monthly logs for backups.
Responsible for day to day monitoring of applications, system and network logs, vulnerabilities and general server maintenance.
Manage service level agreements and provide feedback regarding SLA’s.
Manage cases and guide internal and external stakeholders on improvements and solutions.
Attend change forum meetings (CAF) to ensure correctness of documentation and that implementations are executed correctly.
Provide technical advice and guidance to users in the operation of application systems as well as guidance and technical support to the user community regarding system usage, features, programming techniques.
Stakeholder Management

Establish, build and maintain collaborative working relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with relevant external stakeholders.
Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
Proactively interact with stakeholders to determine their needs and deliver on them accordingly.
Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve on the service delivery.
Work in collaboration with colleagues in the centre to ensure timeous delivery of the work.
Establish and maintain relations with recognised professional bodies within own professional sphere.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).
People Management

Support the implementation of the activities outlined in the BU People Plan, transformation/culture plans.
Manage team performance to drive productivity.
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
Financial and Operational management

Contribute to the compilation of centre budget, and manage project expenditure related to functional area.
Ensure compliance to the organisation’s governance processes, policies and processes.
Manage supply chain processes within own functional area.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the senior manager not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in IT/ Computer Science or related qualification.

Added advantage:
Servers/datacentre/ Linux/ Vmware/ Microsoft certification or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum 8 years’ experience working as a systems, networking or infrastructure engineer in relevant fields OR experience with Windows Server WITH at least 3 years of experience with Linux environment and least 3 years managing a team.

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 11 November 2025

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Specialist: Data Centre and Platforms 24 Months Contract

Requirement Overview

This role reports into the Senior Manager Infrastructure and Operations and is responsible for leading and managing a team of junior engineers.

24 Months Contract

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the senior manager not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in IT/ Computer Science or related qualification.

Added advantage:
Servers/datacentre/ Linux/ Vmware/ Microsoft certification or equivalent.

Experience

24 Months Contract

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 14 November 2025

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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Junior .Net Developer

Requirement Overview

This purpose of this position is to provide programming expertise in the design, development and maintenance of business applications based on Microsoft’s .Net development stack. This position reports to a Specialist: Senior DotNet developer.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contribute to the development and maintenance of customized business applications to support the AGSA’s business operations.
Support the implementation of the centre Balance Score Card (BSC) project and initiatives.
Product Management

Provides support in Solution Design:

Assist in formulation and defining of application scope and objectives
Assist in preparing detailed technical specifications for applications to be developed
Develop Business Applications:

Convert specifications into working systems
Develop technical solutions for fixes, enhancements and maintenance
Develop applications according to the development policies, procedures, standards and methodologies of the office.
Develop business applications within appropriate timeframes
Perform unit testing:

Perform unit testing of new developments and maintenance to the application system
Verify that solutions are effectively tested and quality assured
Correct program code, syntax or logic errors as required
Release business applications effectively and efficiently:

Prepare and maintain application documentation
Ensure compliance of application software with release management and applicable SOP’s
Verify that the content of the training manual aligns with system functionality
Assist in training users on new application functionality developed
Provide Business Applications support:

Provide third-line support on in the proper configuration of security and user access management for custom developed applications.
Provide third-line Functional Support to end users on custom developed applications.
Stakeholder Management

Maintain effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and relevant stakeholders.
Support initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiences.
Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol.
People Management

Manage own performance to drive productivity.
Participate and/or take in the business unit transformation/culture plans.
Provide support to the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.
Financial management and Operational Management

Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Manage supply chain processes within scope of work.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of a National Diploma (NQF level 6) in IT or related field.
Added advantage: Relevant Microsoft .Net/Development certifications
Experience

The incumbent requires at least 3 years’ experience in software development using the following:

C# and/or Visual Basic programming languages
ASP.NET Forms and/or ASP.NET MVC
Windows Forms and/or Windows Presentation Foundation
Windows Communication Foundation
Windows Identity Foundation
JavaScript, & Query
Added advantage:

Microsoft SQL Server Transact-SQL Programming
Microsoft Reporting Services (SSRS)
Microsoft Team Foundation Server

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

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Senior Manager Application Development, Support & Maintenance

Requirement Overview

The purpose of this position is to plan, create, test, deploy and support an information system, defining application architecture and developing applications, programs and systems to meet business needs/requirements that are defined by the systems analysis team, through engagements and interviews with end users and stakeholders. The incumbent is responsible for supporting and managing application updates, enhancements, and implementation of modules and/or new solutions for ERP applications and system development, which includes managing, designing, coding, configuring, testing, and administering various components of a large-scale complex software projects supporting critical business functions utilized across the AGSA in line with the AGSA digital technology strategy.

This position reports to the Business Unit Leader: ICT and is responsible for leading and managing a team of software and application developers, supporting them in building leading, optimised, robust and innovative software and application solutions that are fit for purpose.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Provide strategic inputs to the strategy of the business unit (BU) and manage the output of the centre to ensure implementation of the BU balance score card (BSC) initiatives.
To drive the strategic direction of AGSA software and application products & services considering emerging and legacy technologies.
To oversee strategy for both product and bespoke code base platform definition and implementation.

Product Management

Innovation

To proactively drive innovation with new ideas and options made available by new technologies.
To maintain and actively contribute to a list of innovation & research projects.
To assist by offering strategic and technical advice for anyone working on these projects.
Implementing and monitoring ongoing strategies to enable the organisation to deliver quality and excellence through robust testing education and policies that are balanced and appropriate to the scope of project being delivered.
Foster a focus on excellence across the development team.
Systems Development Management

Adopting and adapting systems development life cycle models based on the context of the work and selecting appropriately from predictive (plan-driven) or adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches
Collaboration and open communication with stakeholders with a focus on delivering value from systems development
Managing risks and allowing for timely adjustment of plans and deliverables to continue to meet customer requirements and deliver value
Aligning systems development activity and deliverables with architectures and standards and ensuring quality, security and privacy are built in
Developing roadmaps to communicate systems development plans
Identifying the resources needed for all stages (planning, estimation, execution) of systems development projects and how demand will be met with a supply capacity.
Facilitate technology and methodology decision making throughout team, including standardisation of system architecture, reusable code base development, versions of software tools, best practice, source control and deployment processes.

Software Design

Leads the selection and development of appropriate software design methods, tools, techniques; whether predictive (plan-driven) approaches or more adaptive (iterative/agile) approaches.
Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for software design and software architectures.
Ensures adherence to technical strategies and systems architectures (including security).
Programming/Software Development

Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for software construction and refactoring.
Plans and leads software construction activities for strategic, large and complex development projects.
Develops new methods and organisational capabilities and drives adoption of, and adherence to policies and standards.
User Experience Design

Obtains organisational commitment to policies, standards, and strategies to deliver required usability, accessibility, and security.
Specifies user experience design standards and methods to meet organisational objectives for systems, products and services and combining digital and off-line experiences.
Plans and leads user experience design activities for strategic, large and complex programmes.
Application Support

Provides input and implement plans regarding AGSA Application Architecture Landscape.
Emphasises on Innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency specifically around mobility and the implementation thereof.
Maintains applications to support operational and mobility requirements.
Remediates of system failures, logging all failures, documenting work procedures and system configuration.
Installation, administration, and configuration of business applications.
Ensures that the AGSA software complies to licensing agreements.
Determines software and hardware requirements to provide solutions to problems.
Liaises with 3rd party vendors to resolve escalated incidents, problems, and queries.
Stakeholder management

To scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of internal stakeholder needs and decide whether AGSA can inherit existing /support legacy code bases – and how to handle AGSA growing levels of software support
Build and maintain positive and value-adding relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Create strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance product development and conduct continuous and regular environmental scanning to enhance products and AGSA value proposition.
Communicate the (ICT) strategy and objectives to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders.
Liaise with stakeholders and ensure that the organisation remains relevant and in-line with industry standards.
Provide support and guidance to internal stakeholders on products design and meet their requirements.
Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve on the service delivery.
Ensure a well-considered value chain among colleagues within the BU and ensure complementarity of work and promote team work.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).
People Management

Cascade the BU BSC at centre level.
Provide leadership and direction for the centre and manage team performance to drive productivity.
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Determine the mix and level of capability required to enable the centre to support BU and organisational objectives.
Contribute to transformation/culture plans
Financial management and operational management

Compile the centre budget and contribute to the development of the business unit’s budget.
Manage the centre expenditure.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Manage supply chain processes.
Contribute to the risk assessment activities in the BU.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of a Bachelor`s Degree (NQF level 7) in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent qualification.

Experience

The incumbent requires at least 10 years in either ERP/Enterprise Application platform, software development, application and database support, of which 5 years should be in a management/ supervisor role.

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 12 November 2025

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Manager: Risk & Ethics Enablement (5 years contract)

Requirement Overview

To develop and drive a strategy within REBU to ensure achievement of AGSA constitutional mandate. The role mainly exists to assist the SM with design and implementation of ESP and RMSP initiatives, including end-to-end process review and design.

Roles & Responsibilities

Risk Strategy

Assist with primary responsibility for the implementation of the strategic initiatives related to risk, ethics, complaints, internal control and compliance functions,
Manage actions items and matters arising for execution and resolution.
Assists with secretariat work on REBU strategies, by arranging and preparing strategic meetings, minutes and monitoring matters arsing.
Assist with project management responsibility for all R &E strategic initiatives
Assist in tracking and managing strategic initiatives and ensure seamless execution of the initiatives
Track and follow-up the progress and completion according to the journey maps and defined timelines
Draft progress update reports on all deliverables at BU, exco, and audit committee levels
Prepare content on research and benchmarking relevant to selected initiatives on the strategies Engage in knowledge sharing with the team to impart skill on strategic development and execution.
Prepare content and manage engagements with relevant stakeholders on their contributions to the strategic initiatives
Assist with development and communication of Risk and Ethics business unit (REBU) policies, procedures and framework
Assist with development of risk mitigation strategies, processes and project management model for the organization’s critical risks or gaps and monitor the implementations
Assist with development and implementation of a business continuity strategies in response to the organisational risks on business resilience.
Stakeholder Engagement

Assist with REBU strategy, processes and Business Continuity Management education and training from time to time
Ensure that a culture of effective risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management is continuously communicated and reinforced
Communicate risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management strategies with all stakeholders.
Prepare material or content to conduct roadshows with all stakeholders (internal and external) to sensitive them on AGSA risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management strategies.
People Management

Manage human resource in the team which involves: –
Facilitate the provision of adequate staffing within the team
Coordinate the development of job descriptions, job evaluation of posts within the team
Manage performance of the team
Coordinate the development of employee competencies to be in line with the MQF within the team
Financial Management

Assist in managing and reporting on the centre budget in accordance with the approved finance policies
Ad Hoc Projecs

Perform all SM and BUL’s projects as and when required

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

Degree in Commerce, ethics, risk management, project management, strategy or appropriate qualification

Knowledge on IESBA Code of Ethics, ISO 31000, COSO framework, compliance institute of Southern Africa (CISA) framework will be an advantage.

Familiarity with the public sector will be beneficial

Exposure to SOQM and other financial sector compliances will be an advantage.

Experience

3-5 years’ experience preferably in strategic projects or project management focusing on governance, risk, ethics, complaints and compliance management or related environment.

3-5 years’ experience conducting risk, ethics, complaints and compliance, strategy, project management.

Closing date:

07 November 2025

Closing Statement

Closing statement

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Product Champion: North West BU

Requirement Overview

This purpose of this position is to provide technical support and guidance in the Audit Business. Units (ABU) in alignment with the applicable audit standards and legislation. The incumbent will take responsibility to disseminate information and ensure technical capacity building in the application of technical processes in the BU. The incumbent will further act as a first level technical support to the auditors in the delivery of quality and value adding services in line with the strategy of the Auditor General of South Africa (AGSA). Where applicable, the incumbent will also perform the role of the training officer for the business unit.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

Contributes to the development of the Business Unit (BU) Balance Score Card (BSC) initiatives.
Ensure adequate quality assurance processes in the BU for the achievement of the BSC objectives.
Implement and monitor the BSC initiatives within the BU.

Product Management

Technical developments:

Provide strategic inputs into the AGSA products and annual scoping decisions for Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).
Provide technical inputs to the technical audit department on all areas of public sector auditing and reporting as and when required.
Participate in the technical development projects and contribute to technical discussions during various forums such as the Product champion and State Owned Entities (SOE) forums.
Obtain and coordinate inputs from ABUs on technical documents to inform inputs to the relevant internal BUs and at technical forums.
Technical support:

Provide sound technical advice and support to the ABU regarding technical queries raised by different centres within the business unit.
Prepare, review and oversee all technical queries/matters to be escalated to the relevant internal BUs as per the AGSA approved consultation processes and procedures.
Lead regular technical discussions and communication within the ABU to ensure a proper understanding of the Public audit manual and related technical guidance issued.
Liaise with provincial treasuries on technical matters and provide information to the relevant internal BUs, where necessary.
Provide technical support to the Sections 4(3) audits, monitor and improve the quality of audits being conducted on behalf of the AGSA.
Quality standards and methodology:

Lead initiatives to design and improve BU approaches to quality management on all audits thereby improving the quality of the audits for the BU.
Implement systems and processes within ABU to ensure quality audit work including conducting consistency reviews on audit reports as determined by the business unit.
Ensure an effective and efficient pre-issueance review process for purposes of improving the quality of the audits for the BU.
Monitor the improvement in the quality of audits conducted including those conducted on behalf of the AGSA.
Co-ordinate BU submissions for compliance reviews including handling own compliance reviews where applicable.
Collaborate and support audit support BUs and specialized audit BUs in achieving quality and relevant audit products and audit outcomes.
Provide input and support the methodology development within the AGSA.
Guide and support audit teams regarding the identification, processing and reporting of MIs.
Reporting:

Provide comments and inputs on the reporting guide, with emphasis on General Report (GR) blueprint, and GR process.
Ensure basic level of consistency in reporting with a view to easier consolidate information for general report.
Review and provide inputs to the management information system for reporting purposes to ensure the quality of the information captured and clear any findings raised by QC or ARD.
Technical training:

Monitor the identification of employee training needs.
Oversee that interventions are put in place to address training and development gaps in collaboration with relevant internal BUs.
Participate, where possible, in the delivery training and evaluation of training material.
Training Officer responsibilities:

Support the delivery of highly skilled and qualified workforce to the AGSA and the public sector through the trainee auditor programme inclusive of effective recruitment and retention.
Monitor the trainee auditors scheme, supporting the strategic objectives of the AGSA Trainee Auditor Scheme are achieved ,providing support to the trainees and the trainees academic progress.
Take ownership of the assessment process end to end including the review of ANA and SR’s to ensure compliance and adherence to SAICA as well as AGSA requirements
Ensure that trainee auditor developments plans are in place and in collaboration with the evaluators and assessors, monitor the progress on the plans.
Ensure that the training office is compliant with SAICA training regulations and complies with AGSA strategic objecitves of maintaining our status of being a good training institution.

Stakeholder Management

Provide technical support and guidance to internal stakeholders on technical matters in order to ensure alignment with the relevant guidelines and AGSA strategy.
Ensure active participation in various forums such as PC and Training Officer forum.
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Trainee Auditor Forum (TAF).
Communicate technical processes and requirements including strategic goal and objectives to internal stakeholders to ensure understanding.

People Management

Manage team performance to drive productivity.
Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
Contribute to effective administration of the BU training office.
Cascade strategic organisational alignment messages and commitments.
Implement relevant centre initiatives to bring about an inclusive culture, enhanced employee experience and employee well-being

Financial management and operational management

Contribute to the compiling of the BU budget and ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
Ensure compliance with supply chain processes.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Formal Education

This position requires a minimum qualification of CA (SA).
Experience

Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a manager/middle management level.
Added advantage: Previous experience in an audit technical role or Audit SM role.

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 11 November 2025

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Senior IT Auditor – WC

Requirement Overview

To conduct audits in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product:

Conduct audits in terms of the three audit phases:
Planning
Execution
Audit conclusion
Plan the audit in terms of:
Participate in defining the objectives of the audit
Participate in defining the scope of the audit
Assessing the risks from source documentation
Compiling the audit plan
Conducting a walk through process with the relevant role players
Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
Execute tests to determine:
Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
Adequacy on goals
Reliability of information
Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Safeguarding of assets
Generate the audit findings
Submit the findings to Line Manager for input and review and effect the necessary amendments as indicated
Communicate to Line Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
Participate in a meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:
Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
Target dates for implementation and review
Conduct the audit in accordance with internal processes, policies and procedures
Conduct the audit within the allocated time frame
Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
HR Admin

Continually improve own competence through personal development as per Personal Development Plan (PDP):
Participate in learning and development programmes
Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Keep up to date with the latest developments at the AGSA
Participate in transformational initiatives encompassing change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity etc

Financial Management

Support the Manager in the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits
Manage projects efficiently and effectively in terms of time, cost and quality
Provide input into the planning of audits under her/his control:
Budget requirements
Organisational reporting
Adhere to budget allocations for the bookings of hours and expenses
Obtain approval from Line Manager for any expenses not budgeted for
Achieve own recoverability target

Ad-hoc duties

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, Computer Science or Informatics
Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of Auditing
In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
Experience

Minimum 3 years Information Systems auditing experience
Experience on ERP environments, (i.e. SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft) cyber security and CAATs/Data analytics will be of an added advantage

Closing Statement

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.

Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Closing Date: 11 November 2025

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Senior Manager IT Enterprise Architecture

Requirement Overview

The Senior Manager: Strategy and Architecture drives the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Digital Transformation strategy and continuously conduct enterprise analysis, design, planning, and implementation, using a comprehensive approach at all times for the successful development of solutions for the AGSA.

This position is responsible for identifying and assessing the current state of technology by conducting enterprise analysis and providing recommendations for the organisation as well as strategies to improve the current business capabilities and drive innovation. The incumbent will also be responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop requirements and specifications for systems and applications. This role will contribute in shaping the overall technology strategy of the organisation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic function

To apply architecture principles and practices to guide the organisation through the business, information, process, and technology changes necessary to execute on their strategies.
Responsible for enterprise architecture including ensuring that the hardware and software architecture plans for the organisation are consistent with the AGSA strategy and ICT strategy.
Provide strategic inputs to the strategy of the business unit (BU) and manage the output of the centre to ensure implementation of the BU balance score card (BSC) initiatives.
Aligning IT with business objectives, while effectively managing risk and meeting compliance requirements
.Product management

Innovation

Obtains organisational commitment to innovation.
Develops organisational capabilities to drive innovation.
Leads and plans the development of innovation capabilities and implementation of innovation processes, tools and frameworks.
Leads the communication and an open flow of creative ideas between interested parties and the set-up of innovation networks and communities.
Business Process Improvement

Develops organisational policies, standards, and guidelines for business process improvement which allow the organisation to quickly improve and implement business processes to meet business requirements.
Sets direction and leads in the introduction and use of techniques, methodologies and tools, to meet overall business requirements, ensuring consistency across all user groups.
Leads and plans business process improvement activities to analyse business processes; identify alternative solutions, assess feasibility, and recommend solutions which exploit new technologies and automation.
Leads the development of organisational capabilities for business process improvement and ensures adoption and adherence to policies and standards.
Enterprise and Business Architecture

Leads the creation and review of a systems capability strategy that meets the strategic requirements of the business.
Captures and prioritises market and environmental trends, business strategies and objectives, and identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies.
Develops enterprise-wide architecture and processes which ensure that the strategic application of change is embedded in the management of the organisation, ensuring the buy-in of all key stakeholders.
Develops and presents business cases, for high-level initiatives, approval, funding and prioritisation.
Sets strategies, policies, standards and practices to ensure compliance between business strategies, technology strategies, and enterprise transformation activities.
Ensures alignment to strategic architecture through the establishment and management of appropriate and relevant architecture forums.
Defines the current and future technology stack for the AGSA.
Emerging Technology Monitoring

Plans and leads the identification and assessment of new and emerging technologies and the evaluation of the potential impacts, threats and opportunities.
Creates technology roadmaps which align organisational plans with emerging technology solutions. Engages with, and influences, relevant stakeholders to obtain organisational commitment to technology roadmaps.
Develops organisational guidelines for monitoring emerging technologies.
Collaborates with internal and external parties to facilitate intelligence gathering.
Solution Architecture

Leads the development of architectures for complex solutions, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both external, and internal customers.
Takes full responsibility for the balance between functional, service quality and systems management requirements within a significant area of the organisation.
Establishes policy and strategy for the selection of solution architecture components, and co-ordinates design activities, promoting the discipline to ensure consistency.
Ensures that appropriate standards (corporate, industry, national and international) are adhered to.
Within a business change programme, manages the target design, policies and standards, working proactively to maintain a stable, viable architecture and ensure consistency of design across projects within the programme.
Organisation Design and Implementation

Champions the value of new ways of working to address internal and external opportunities and threats arising from changes in technology, society and business models.
Sets direction and leads in the introduction and use of organisation design techniques, methodologies and tools to change and improve organisation structures and culture to deliver business outcomes.
Plans and leads organisation design activities; identifies alternatives, assesses feasibility, and recommends solutions. Identifies major changes affecting the organisation, and mobilises resources to implement changes.
Initiates the definition of new organisation boundaries, and creates future organisation design, including location strategy and the number of locations required.
Outlines performance measurement objectives and the high-level implementation approach.
Stakeholder Management

Scan the environment to ensure a clear understanding of stakeholder needs.
Build strong, collaborative and value-adding relationships with all relevant stakeholders.
Communicate the (ICT) and Digital Transformation strategy and objectives to both internal and external stakeholders to ensure understanding of these by all relevant stakeholders.
Identify the relevant internal and external role players in accordance with business requirements and dependencies.
Advise executive management on strategies as they pertain to this functional area.
Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to identify and evaluate performance barriers and success in order to continuously improve on the service delivery.
Ensure a well-considered value chain among product delivery within the CTO portfolio and ensure complementarity of work and promote team work.
Manage service level agreements (SLAs).
People Management

Cascade the BU BSC at centre level.
Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
Manage team performance to drive productivity.
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Determine the mix and level of capability required to enable the centre to support BU and organisational objectives.
Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
Financial Management

Contribute to compiling the BU budget.
Manage resources effectively and efficiently to comply with budget requirements.
Ensure that research projects are delivered within allocated budget.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Ensure compliance with SCM in AGSA.
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

This position requires a minimum Bachelor`s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Computer Science (NQF level 7) or equivalent qualification plus Certifications in ITIL, TOGAF, and SDLC.

Experience

The incumbent requires a minimum of 10 years’ experience in information technology and business with strong proven leadership capabilities across all areas of the IT environment or management structure. The incumbent must have exposure and experience in Agile Development methodologies.

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Closing date: 12 November 2025

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Assistant Manager IT Audit – (ERP: SAP)

Requirement Overview

Implement audit initiatives to promote the secure, effective and efficient implementation of IT architectures and services within the government sector.

To be a highly knowledgeable subject matter expert in the evaluation of the design and effectiveness of information systems controls and processes. Further, to develop and implement the IT audit plan to review technical system controls, identify deficiencies, communicate control and compliance risks, advise leadership on status of technology-related controls and compliance concerns within the government sector, and provide meaningful and effective recommendations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product

Participate in audit committee/steering committee meetings with Business Unit (BU) management as and when required
Conduct audit covering the three audit phases:
Planning
Execution
Reporting
Plan the audit:
Define the objectives of the audit
Define the scope of the audit
Identify benchmarks to be utilised
Assess the risks from source documentation
Compile the audit plan
Conduct a walk through process with the relevant role players
Execute tests, inclusive of:
Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
Adequacy on goals
Reliability of information
Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Safeguarding of assets
Generate audit reports indicating:
Audit findings
Recommendations
Conduct a meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:
Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
Target dates for implementation and review
Supervise subordinates in the execution of the three audit phases
Supervise team meetings regarding the direction and progress on the audits
Provide guidance to auditors on audit related matters
Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures
Communicate to Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
Submit the audit report for publishing and archiving
Finalise the audit file and submit for archiving in accordance with policies and procedures
Provide support in the review of contract work and quality assurance
Provide inputs to Information Systems Audit strategic plans
Provide guidance on AGSA audit approach
Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit
Keep abreast of the latest development at the AGSA
Manage audits within the allocated time frame
Manage audits in adherence to internal processes, policies and procedures
Stakeholder Relationships

Maintain internal stakeholder relationships:
Participate in debriefing sessions with regularity audit on the previous year’s audits performed
Engage with team members during the audit process
Liaise with colleagues within the Business Unit
Maintain external stakeholder relationships:
Liaise with audit firms
Liaise with Auditees with regards to Audit requirements
Participate in interviews/ recruitment process
People Management

Monitor staff performance to implement a culture of performance management:
Participate in the compilation of IPC’s and PDP’s
Conduct coaching sessions of staff members
Provide constant feedback to subordinates
Provide mentorship to subordinates
Conduct performance reviews in accordance with policies and procedures and take corrective action where necessary
Create a conducive environment to maintain and enhance employee motivation
Participate in transformational initiatives inclusive of change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity, etc
Continually improve own competence through personal development as per PDP and commitment:
Participate in learning and development programmes
Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Manage Human Resources in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
Complete Human Resource Management actions within the allocated time frames
Support the Manager to ensure the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits through effective planning and resource management
Ensure effective and efficient management of projects in
terms of time, cost and quality
Providing input to manager on:
Planning of audits under her/his control
Budgeting requirements
Organisational reporting needs
Ensure that hours and expenses booked are in accordance with the allocated budget
Achieve own recoverability target
Manage budget in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
Complete budget management actions within the allocated time frames
Ad-hoc duties

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 (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards)
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 reviews
Experience

Minimum 4 years IS auditing experience
Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
Experience in ERP SAP environment, and other like Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft would be beneficial
Experience in Cyber Security environment would be beneficial
Experience in CAATs/Data Analytics environment would be beneficial

Closing Statement

To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.

This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date: 07 November 2025

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Senior IT Auditor

Requirement Overview

To conduct audits in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.

Roles & Responsibilities

Product:

Financial Management

Ad-hoc duties

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, Computer Science or Informatics
Knowledge

In-depth knowledge of Auditing
In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics
Experience

Closing Statement

These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.

We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.

Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.

Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities

Closing Date: 07 November 2025

Click here to apply

Senior Audit Manager – Mpumalanga Business Unit

Requirement Overview

The purpose of this position is to deliver the portfolio of audits, lead multiple teams responsible for the audit during the audit process (planning, execution and reporting) to ensure delivery of quality and value adding audits in compliance with auditing standards and relevant legislation in line with the AGSA strategy

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic function:

Contributes to the development of the BU BSC initiatives.
Implement the BSC initiatives within the BU.
Product Management:

Audit planning, execution and reporting in line with the audit methodology and standards within the agreed upon timelines (take full responsibility and supervision of the audit teams)
Lead audit engagements, which include planning executing, directing and reporting on audits.
Review the teams’ work in line with audit methodology and standards.
Conduct quality control reviews of the work of the audit teams.
Ensure the timely completion of auditing engagements
Report audit outcomes.
Signing of audit reports based on the delegations.
Implement the status of records review for the portfolio of audits as planned
Stakeholder Management:

Scanning the environment to ensure clear understanding of auditees business requirements and to translate this into clear deliverables for the execution team and continuously getting feedback from stakeholders.
Formulate and report on the portfolio stakeholder engagement plan
Liaise and interact with key stakeholders & management to share information, resolve challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
Manage stakeholder information on MIS
People Management:

Implement the activities outlined on the BU People Plan.
Manage team performance to drive productivity.
Contribute to transformation/culture plans.
Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of the staff to their full potential.
Participate in initiatives to attract talent.
Contribute to effective administration of the BU training office.
Cascade Vision achievement/ organisation alignment messages and commitments.
Financial management and operational management:

Responsible for compiling the portfolio budget.
Manage the portfolio budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio
Manage debtor’s collection.
Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures
Manage supply chain processes.
Conduct centre risk assessment.
Other Responsibilities:

Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications – CA (SA) or ACCA or RGA
Experience – Minimum of 6 years’ experience post qualification with at least 4 years’ experience operating at a Manager level.
Must have demonstrated experience of auditing complex IFRS auditees.
Audit experience of SOE audits will be advantageous
CLOSING DATE : 12 November 2025

Closing Statement

The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date. To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters. This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation. Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.

Click here to apply

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