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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT (

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

13 July 2026

Reference

NSF

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R932 292 per annum (All-inclusive Remuneration Package) (Level 11)

Requirements

An appropriate bachelor’s degree / advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or related qualification. A postgraduate degree or a professional qualification / designation such as Internal Audit Technician or Professional Internal Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant and a completed article contract with an audit firm will be an added advantage. A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of work experience in internal and/or external auditing in an audit firm or large corporation or preferably the public sector. At least five (5) years of junior management and/or ASD experience. Experience in specialised audits such as Information Technology auditing and/or forensic auditing will be an added advantage. Extensive knowledge of the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) including the Global Internal Audit Standards, Internal Audit Methodologies as well as knowledge of developments in the Internal Audit field is also required. A thorough understanding of Government processes and the role and function of internal audit and the audit committee in the public sector, Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, Skills Development Act (SDA), Skills Development Levies Act (SDLA), Public Service Regulations 2016 (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and General Recognised Accounting Practice. Good knowledge of public service mandates and strategies, and in particular the post school education and training system, will be an added advantage. Skills and competency requirements include people management, project management, financial management, planning and organising, sound report writing and computer literacy skills, effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, preparing and delivering presentations, sound analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and in a team. Implementation of effective actions and processes to ensure that deadlines are met. Supervision, training, and guiding all personnel reporting to you. The ability to work under pressure. Proven leadership qualities with strong strategic and operational management thinking. The ability to analyse processes and identify appropriate, value adding and key audit criteria and root causes and to prioritise and assess audit outcomes during the full audit cycle. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Duties

Assist the Director: Internal Audit (CAE) with the management of the internal audit function of the NSF; Draft the annual NSF internal audit plan and rolling three-year internal audit plan; Draft and/or update key documents as required per Global Internal Audit Standards for the internal audit directorate. Monitor the im

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Requirements

·An appropriate bachelor’s degree / advanced diploma (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or related qualification
·A postgraduate degree or a professional qualification / designation such as Internal Audit Technician or Professional Internal Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Accountant and a completed article contract with an audit firm will be an added advantage
·A minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years of work experience in internal and/or external auditing in an audit firm or large corporation or preferably the public sector
·At least five (5) years of junior management and/or ASD experience
·Experience in specialised audits such as Information Technology auditing and/or forensic auditing will be an added advantage
·Extensive knowledge of the International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) including the Global Internal Audit Standards, Internal Audit Methodologies as well as knowledge of developments in the Internal Audit field is also required
·Good knowledge of public service mandates and strategies, and in particular the post school education and training system, will be an added advantage
·Implementation of effective actions and processes to ensure that deadlines are met
·Supervision, training, and guiding all personnel reporting to you
·The ability to work under pressure

Key Duties

·Assist the Director: Internal Audit (CAE) with the management of the internal audit function of the NSF
·Draft the annual NSF internal audit plan and rolling three-year internal audit plan
·Draft and/or update key documents as required per Global Internal Audit Standards for the internal audit directorate
·Monitor the implementation of the internal audit plan
·Provide reasonable assurance to the CAE, management, the Audit Committee and Accounting Authority of the NSF that the organisational internal controls are both effective and efficient
·Plan and perform audit procedures to confirm effectiveness of controls over quarterly and

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✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓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 sasrecruit44@nda.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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