REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12. Relevant National Diploma in Internal Audit or Relevant Equivalent NQF 6 qualifications.  
• B- Degree NQF 7 or Certification in Forensic Audit/ Fraud/ anticorruption or audit investigation would be an added advantage.
• Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint).  Valid driver’s licence.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, investigation skills, proven analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail and negotiation skills).
• Project management and financial management skills. Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies.
• The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively. Proficiency in conducting audits and investigations, preparing audit work papers and reports, drafting policies, identifying gaps in controls, and recommending systems and controls.
• 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience in the field of audit, anticorruption, fraud, investigation within a local government environment.

DUTIES

• Responsible for the operational workflow procedures: Coordinate work activities by means of providing assistance, guidance and advise to staff. Supervision, coaching and identifying training courses to enhance performance. Comply with the formal monitoring process to ensure that followup audits are conducted to ensure that auditors recommendations are implemented timely to ensure that unacceptable risk is addressed.
• Project Management: Coordinate internal audit projects identified/instructed to aid effective and efficient service delivery and ensure that goals and objectives are satisfied in accordance with budget provisions.
• Execution of audits and investigations including audit work papers and reports. Evidence based reporting which supports findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Operational Duties: Responsible for providing independent assurance to executive management and the audit committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control process of the municipality and executing internal audit mandates as received or instructed in terms of legislative prescripts.
• Develop and document audit issues and provide recommendations for improvement using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed. Conduct analytical reviews to support sampling and control effectiveness assessments.
• Providing consulting services to various departments and directorates within the municipality. Represent internal audit at management and performance and audit committee meetings as required. Provide audit opinion/advice on matters requested/instructed by Chief Audit Executive. Providing necessary support to both internal and external auditors.
• Coordinating assurance activities to ensure resources are used in the most effective and efficient way. Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time.