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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMPUTER AUDITS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

2026/259

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Location

Head Office (Pretoria)

Salary

R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (Total package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Service)

Requirements

A Minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF in level 6/National Diploma) in Auditing/Accounting/Computer Science. Certified Information Systems Audits (CISA). Practicing Information Systems Auditor with Relevant working years of experience at Junior Management/Assistant Director level. Professional Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Driver’s License. Proficiency in understanding and implementation of Government and other IT Governance Frameworks. Proficiency in the use of any programming language to conduct data analytics. Proficient Computer Literacy. Good communication and supervisory skills. Good project management skills. Effective report writing skills. Ability to follow a proactive and creative problem-solving approach. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Prepared to be subjected to security clearance.

Duties

Assist the Director during the strategic planning process and with the planning of computer audit activities. Develop computer audit objectives that address the risks controls and governance processes associated with the activities under review; Review the Develop computer audit procedures that achieve the engagement objectives; set both the scope and degree of testing required to achieve the assignment objectives in each phase; submit audit program for approval to the Director prior to the commencement of audit assignments; Plan and monitor computer audit projects within set timeframes, and individuals responsible for the assignment to ensure that objectives are achieved, quality is assured and staff is developed; Ensure that conclusions and audit results are based on appropriate analysis and evaluation; Provide technical and administration support to the compliance performance, financial and operational audits. Attend exit conference on completion of Audit assignment and present audit results. Implement a Quality Assurance and Improvement program to ensure compliance to the IIA Standards and Unit Policies and Procedures. Expected to conduct regular audits on key financial controls; compliance audits; predetermined objectives, performance audits and IT Audits as identified.

Enquiries

Mr. Luphumezo Gayiya Tel No: (012) 406 1402

Closing Date

s. Prepared to be subjected to security clearance.

About IT and technology roles in South Africa

Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.

·List all relevant certifications on your CV including Microsoft, AWS, Cisco, and CompTIA credentials with their expiry dates.

·Government IT roles at senior level often require SITA (State Information Technology Agency) familiarity and knowledge of the Government IT Infrastructure Framework.

·Technology recruiters in South Africa frequently screen via GitHub profiles and portfolios. Include links to your work.

·Remote technology roles advertised through South African platforms often pay in rands but compete with international salary benchmarks for scarce skills.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·A Minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF in level 6/National Diploma) in Auditing/Accounting/Computer Science
·Certified Information Systems Audits (CISA)
·Practicing Information Systems Auditor with Relevant working years of experience at Junior Management/Assistant Director level
·Professional Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
·Driver’s License
·Proficiency in understanding and implementation of Government and other IT Governance Frameworks
·Proficiency in the use of any programming language to conduct data analytics
·Proficient Computer Literacy
·Good communication and supervisory skills
·Good project management skills

Key Duties

·Assist the Director during the strategic planning process and with the planning of computer audit activities
·Develop computer audit objectives that address the risks controls and governance processes associated with the activities under review
·Review the Develop computer audit procedures that achieve the engagement objectives
·set both the scope and degree of testing required to achieve the assignment objectives in each phase
·submit audit program for approval to the Director prior to the commencement of audit assignments
·Plan and monitor computer audit projects within set timeframes, and individuals responsible for the assignment to ensure that objectives are achieved, quality is assured and staff is developed
·Ensure that conclusions and audit results are based on appropriate analysis and evaluation
·Provide technical and administration support to the compliance performance, financial and operational audits
·Attend exit conference on completion of Audit assignment and present audit results
·Implement a Quality Assurance and Improvement program to ensure compliance to the IIA Standards and Unit Policies and Procedures

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to recruitment26-55@dpw.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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