Candidate Requirements

This position requires a postgraduate degree in Internal Auditing / Risk Management / Accounting or equivalent and relevant field at NQF level 8. A relevant postgraduate qualification at NQF level 9 will be an added advantage. The position also requires a minimum of 10 years work experience in the relevant field, with 5 years of which must be at middle management level. Professional accreditation as a Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Chartered Accountant is also required. The successful candidate will be required to acquire a Senior Management Service Pre-entry Certificate offered by National School of Government before assumption of duty.

The following competencies are required for the candidate to be successful in this position: Advanced proficiency in the Institute of Internal Auditors( IIA) International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF); Knowledge of the COSO Framework, Code of Ethics and Standards, and other applicable frameworks; Understanding of Financial Reporting Framework (GRAP- Generally Recognised Accounting Practices); Knowledge of relevant legislation and corporate governance instruments (Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, King V etc.); Good strategic management and leadership skills; Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal communication, report writing, stakeholder management); Experience in project management; Proven ability to analyse information logically, and exercise sound judgement; ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team, problem solving skills ; Advanced planning, organizing, people management skills; Computer literacy and experience in the application of software tools including (Ms Word, MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet and Outlook) is essential. The successful candidate must be in possession of a valid driver’s and must be willing to travel nationally.

Key Performance Responsibilities include:

• Render a professional internal audit service to SANBI in accordance with International Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Audit, relevant legislation and applicable frameworks.

• Develop, implement and facilitate regular review of SANBI internal audit charter, annual internal audit plan, policies and standard operating procedures.

• Provide expert support on internal audit related matters to SANBI Chief Executive Officer, Management, Audit and Risk Committee and the Board.

• Provide SANBI Management and Board with progress reports on implementation of the annual internal audit plan and progress on all other internal audit activities.

• Provide strategic management and leadership to SANBI’s Internal Audit Directorate, including management of Human and Financial Resources of the Directorate and the performance of internal audit service providers.

• Act as key relationship officer in respect of the Auditor General and develop links and reliance of external audit on internal audit function.

• Develop and maintain an Integrated Combined Assurance Model (CAM),

• Assist in the investigation of significant suspected incidents of fraudulent activities within SANBI and report to management and the Audit Committee of the findings;

• Promote a high level of control awareness in SANBI and assist in the deterrence of fraud by evaluating the adequacy of internal controls in mitigating fraud risks.

• Provide and oversee Probity assurance for the organization.