Senior Internal Auditor: IT Audit

Overview

Senior Internal Auditor for IT audit at GPAA, Pretoria, requiring three years' internal audit experience with one year in IT audit.

Requirements

• A relevant three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit or Information Systems Audit.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Internal Audit environment of which 1 year is in IT Audit.
• Computer literacy which includes a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. 1 year experience in ACL and a qualification in basic scripting.
• Knowledge Benefits Administration, knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (Channel Management), knowledge of Relevant legislative requirements and GPAA policies and procedures, knowledge of Industry, Knowledge of Financial management including budgeting and forecasting, knowledge of Pension Fund Regulations and Rules, knowledge of Pension Fund Regulations and Rules, knowledge of Compliance Management, knowledge of relevant systems.
• Service delivery innovation skills, Client Orientation and customer focus skills, Financial management skill, People management and empowerment skills, Programme and project management skill, Change management skills, Communication skills, Knowledge management, Problem solving and analysis skills, Report Writing skills, Teammate, ACL, Respect, Service excellence, Integrity, Transparency, Courtesy, Emotional Intelligence, ability to work in a team.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks: Execute IT audit projects, Execute and finalize the IT audit projects allocated on Teammate and using ACL according to the agreed deadlines and quality standards.
• Discuss and resolve informal queries with clients.
• Gathering evidence about operations of a department under review.
• Evaluate the evidence gathered.
• Determine whether the operations of a department meet acceptable standards.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls and operations.
• Follow up action plans as they become due.
• Reporting Issue a draft report for each IT audit project.
• Assist with achieving the resolution of problems identified.
• Conduct continuous monitoring and evaluation of the progress against the approved IT Audit plan.
• Assist with analysis and contribute to recommendations made to improve policies, procedures, processes, measurements and expenditure.
• Keep abreast of global trends, new developments in the IT Audit environment and emerging technologies.
• Issue follow up reports as actions plans become due.
• Update the findings register.
• Compliance Comply with the IIA and CISA standards, code of ethics and frameworks.
• Contribute to the quality of Performance Audits.
• Comply with Government, GPAA and Internal Audit methodology, policies, procedures, prescripts, regulations, acts and laws.
• Manage and development of staff Manage the performance of the unit which involves coaching, mentoring, and take corrective action where required, develop performance standards and evaluate team and individuals.
• Monitor staff regarding human resources such as leave, recruitment and grievances.
• Compile the work plans for the section including the consolidation of operational plans into the directorate’s overall work plan.

How to apply

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

Enquiries: Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 Enquiries.erecruitment@gpaa.gov.za

Notes

Effective from 19 June 2026, the GPAA now utilises an e-Recruitment System which means all applicants must login/register to apply for positions, we only accept e-Recruitment online applications. The applicant’s profile on the e Recruitment is equivalent to the newly approved Z83, and it is the responsibility of applicants to ensure their profiles are fully completed or their applications will not be considered, as per the DPSA Practice Note. Certain documentation will still be required to be uploaded on the system such as copies of all qualifications including National Senior Certificate/Matric certificate, ID, etc., however these documents need not be certified at point of application, however certification will be required prior to attending the interview. The candidate must agree to the following: Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date and time determined by the GPAA. Please note: All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. MANAGEMENT ECHELON