SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR REF NO: JI 48/2026 (X2 POSTS)

Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services

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About finance and accounting roles in South Africa

Finance professionals are in consistent demand across the South African public and private sectors. The National Treasury, Auditor-General's office, and all provincial treasury departments regularly advertise financial management and accounting posts. In the private sector, CA(SA) qualification holders remain among the most sought-after professionals in the country. Many public sector finance roles require knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA).

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services. 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

• ·Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 (Senior Certificate), National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) at 3rd year level in Internal Auditing / Auditing / Accounting / Financial Management / Commerce/Risk Management or an equivalent related qualification recognised by SAQA
• ·Added advantage: IIA membership
• ·and CIA, CISA, CRMA studies or certification, etc
• ·Minimum of 3 years' experience in an Internal Audit, External Auditing, Risk Management or Compliance environment
• ·Experience conducting audit assignments, preparing audit working papers and reports, performing risk and control assessments and developing audit findings and recommendations
• ·Added advantage experience in public sector internal auditing, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), compliance audits, performance information audits, information technology audits, risk management, audit committee support or audits within oversight
• ·Knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and Regulations, risk management frameworks, corporate governance principles, fraud risk management, internal control systems, audit methodologies, performance information frameworks and Internal Audit Charter requirements
• ·Skills and competencies: audit planning, risk analysis, report writing, analytical thinking, communication skills, financial analysis, data analysis, interviewing skills, problem solving, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, presentation skills, computer literacy and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties

• ·The successful candidate will be responsible for providing independent and objective assurance and consulting services through the execution of risk- based internal audit assignments, evaluation of governance processes, internal controls and risk management systems, and the provision of recommendations aimed at improving efficiency, effectiveness and compliance within JICS
• ·Conduct risk-based internal audits in accordance with approved audit project plans
• ·prepare preliminary surveys
• ·process flows
• ·risk assessments
• ·audit programmes
• ·Conduct fieldwork and testing procedures
• ·gather and analyse audit evidence
• ·compile audit working papers
• ·evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls

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