DEPUTY DIRECTOR: REGULARITY AUDIT

Job Overview

The National Treasury is hiring a Deputy Director: Regularity Audit based in Pretoria (Ref: S099/2026). The role involves managing regularity audit plans, performing quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and resource management. Candidates require a Grade 12 certificate, a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, or Accounting, alongside at least 4 years of internal audit experience, including 2 years at an Assistant Director level. A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is advantageous.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate
• National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, or Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience obtained in an internal audit environment
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Assistant Director level or equivalent
• Knowledge of Internal Audit Methodologies, Fundamentals and Principles
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is an added advantage

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to raising awareness of the Internal Audit division with specific emphasis on Regularity Audit through stakeholder engagement
• Execute plans and guidelines to ensure completion of strategic and operational activities
• Liaise, co-coordinate, establish and maintain good relations with stakeholders on audit related matters
• Contribute towards initiatives or recommendations by the Audit Committee
• Manage all Regularity audits and perform quality assurance
• Contribute to the review of the annual risk assessment
• Contribute to the development and alignment of the 3 year rolling audit plan and detailed annual regularity audit plan
• Provide advice and guidance on Regularity Audits to be conducted and propose solutions for challenging technical related problems
• Ensure completion of all regularity audits as well as the findings register
• Perform initial quality assurance of all regularity audit reports before submission
• Provide feedback and clarification to the client relating to Regularity audit reports, control and technology related matters
• Manage and develop Regularity Audit resources to ensure effective and efficient delivery
• Develop the training plan for Regularity Audit
• Perform resource allocation and priorities across regularity audit projects
• Keep abreast of global trends and new developments in Regularity audit
• Identify areas for improvement to ensure a sustainable Audit Strategy, Regularity Audit Methodology and Resource Plan
• Manage the Regularity Audit reporting processes and present reports to clients
• Provide feedback on the progress against the approved Regularity Audit plan

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