Assistant Director: Internal Audit

Department

Department of Human Settlements

Location

Head Office (East London), Eastern Cape

Salary

R487 197 per annum (Level 09) · Level 09

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

DHS04/09/2026

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number DHS04/09/2026.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

National Senior Certificate, National Diploma (NQF level 6) B/ Degree (NQF level 7) in Risk Management/ Internal Auditing/ BCom Accounting/ BCOMPT as recognised by SAQA with 3 years supervisory level experience in the field. Compulsory registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa. Knowledge of Public Sector governance and legislation. Knowledge of departmental policies and operational procedures, internal auditing principles, methodologies and practices, risk management principles and frameworks, financial management and accounting principles, performance information auditing and compliance auditing. Ability to analyse data. Good communication skills, project management skills, presentation skills, report writing skills, internal audit, analytical and critical thinking, investigation and evaluation. Ability to work in a team. Effective and efficient management and mo

Duties

Facilitate the audit planning process. Identify Internal Audits planned to be conducted using the Internal Audit Plan. Request relevant Auditors for the relevant Audit assignments. Organise team briefing meetings. Create audit file on teammate. Conduct preliminary survey. Prepare memorandum for draft audit planning. Conduct pre-engagement meeting with clients. Guide and review Internal Auditors on preparation of systems descriptions, risk matrix and audit programme. Facilitate the execution of audit programme. Review the design of working paper. Monitor the day-to-day execution and completed working papers. Review exception standard report. Lead discussion of audit findings with Auditee. Supervise Internal Audit team on execution of the Audit programme. Facilitate the reporting phase of the audit. Prepare internal audit report. Present draft Internal Audit reports to the manager and atte

Enquiries

Contact Mr M. Kana at 071 606 8112 / Mrs N. Mhlawuli at 071 606 5941/ Mr M. Sangqu at 071 606 7842 E-Recruitment, email: e-recruitment@ecdhs.gov.za

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.