Deputy Director: Internal Audit, Ref No. DOTP 68/2023 R1 at Western Cape Government

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.

Recommendation    

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)/Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); A valid code B driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

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).