Senior Internal Auditor: Regularity Audit

Overview

Senior Internal Auditor position conducting regularity and compliance audits for government pensions agency.

Requirements

• A relevant three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Internal 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, knowledge of financial management including budgeting and forecasting, knowledge of Pension Fund Regulations and Rules, knowledge of Compliance Management, knowledge of Relevant systems.
• Respect, Service excellence, Integrity, Transparency, Courtesy, Emotional Intelligence, Team player.
• Service delivery innovation skill, Client Orientation and customer focus skill, financial management skill, People management and empowerment skill, Programme and project management skill, Change management skill, Communication skill, Knowledge management skill, Service delivery innovation skill, Client Orientation and customer focus skill, financial management skill.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks: Undertake audits projects Perform Internal Audits, as allocated, according to internal policy and best practice; meeting specified deadlines.
• Perform compliance (i.e. internal control and process) related audits to provide assurance on the effectiveness of the internal control environment.
• Compile audit findings, collating relevant working papers to provide evidence to support audit findings.
• Recommend actions emerging from audits based on schedule of findings collated.
• Deal with queries emerging from audits according to relevant policies and procedures, escalating them appropriately as required.
• Internal Audit reporting Provide reported feedback on progress against the approved audit plan.
• Compile audit findings and prepare review notes, to highlight audit matters that were not completely addressed by the Internal Audit process.
• Prepare reports on audit findings for submission; flag audit risks and breakdowns in the internal control environment.
• Compile an indexed and referenced audit file for each audit conducted, according to quality procedure and policy requirements, meeting deadlines for submission.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for EXCO and the Audit Committee.
• Process Improvements and research Keep abreast with global trends and best practice.
• Review current audit systems and processes in order to recommend improvements to enhance effectiveness.
• Evaluate the application of audit control measures.
• Check the integrity and reliability of financial and/or information on computerized systems, recommending any changes required to the Audit Assistant Manager.
• Provide advice and guidance on Audits to be conducted and propose solutions for financial and/or technical related problems.
• Contribute to raising awareness of the Internal Audit business unit by engaging with stakeholders.
• Develop preliminary audit plans Recommend priority areas for the Internal Audit programme based on a preliminary survey of risk areas.
• Assist in compiling detailed annual audit plans for implementation within allocated audit area.
• Review current systems and processes to assist in compiling a workable plan for each audit engagement, specifying resource requirements, time frames and priority areas.
• Obtain sign off on each audit engagement with relevant stakeholders according to agreed deadlines.

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