Divisional Head: Operations & Performance Audit - INTA19003

Closing Date : 2024-09-23
Department : Internal Audit Department (2019)
Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 1,461,024 to R 1,805,448 - Total cost to company
Assignment Type
Fixed Term Contract

Workplace: Swartkoppies Depot Complex, Alberton

Key performance areas:

  • Provide strategic capability and leadership to develop, plan, implement and drive an auditing strategy in response to the Departmental strategy
  • Manage operational process to ensure effective identification of need, requirements, measurements, reporting and communication
  • Prepare and deliver reports as per developed set standards and requirements, legislation and regulations
  • Facilitate, establish and review Auditing practices, policies and procedures
  • Review operations / programmes to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and whether the operations / programmes are being carried out as planned
  • Monitor and drive legislative and regulatory changes and compliance with auditing policies, governance, legislation and risk mitigation strategies
  • Establish and manage strategic internal and external relationships, inclusive of customers, service providers and relevant legislative agencies and structures
  • Manage governance and risk management to identify and manage governance and risk exposure liability
  • Monitor and enforce effective financial control. Corporate governance and financial compliance
  • Develop and deliver on service level agreements in line with the Batho Pele principles
  • Manage people management to provide a meaningful context, setting performance standards, clarifying roles and educating on policy and practice

Core Requirements:

  • B degree in Accounting / Auditing or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
  • A certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), RGA or CA(SA) and/or other relevant professional designation
  • Membership of the IIA
  • Master of Business Admin (MBA/MBL) will be an added advantage
  • 8 years' experience in a similar environment of which at least 4 years must have been at senior management level obtained within governance, risk compliance or auditing environment
  • Knowledge and experience of the Municipal Finance Management Act and National Treasury Internal Audit Framework
  • Knowledge of various legislation applicable to field of work
  • Effective decision-making skills
  • High-level organisational, communication, financial, budgetary and stakeholder management skills
  • Performance management skills
  • Local Government experience

Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.

Note: The successful candidate who does not have the NQF Level 5 Finance Management qualification will be required to obtain it within 18 months, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.

Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.

Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.

Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.