Deputy Director: Computer Audits

Overview

Deputy Director for Computer Audits at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in Pretoria, requiring a National Diploma in Auditing, Accounting or Computer Science with CISA certification and relevant management experience.

Requirements

• A Minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF in level 6/National Diploma) in Auditing/Accounting/Computer Science.
• Certified Information Systems Audits (CISA).
• Practicing Information Systems Auditor with Relevant working years of experience at Junior Management/Assistant Director level.
• Professional Registration with the Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
• Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in understanding and implementation of Government and other IT Governance Frameworks.
• Proficiency in the use of any programming language to conduct data analytics.
• Proficient Computer Literacy.
• Good communication and supervisory skills.
• Good project management skills.
• Effective report writing skills.
• Ability to follow a proactive and creative problem-solving approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Prepared to be subjected to security clearance.

Duties

• Assist the Director during the strategic planning process and with the planning of computer audit activities.
• Develop computer audit objectives that address the risks controls and governance processes associated with the activities under review;
• Review the Develop computer audit procedures that achieve the engagement objectives; set both the scope and degree of testing required to achieve the assignment objectives in each phase; submit audit program for approval to the Director prior to the commencement of audit assignments;
• Plan and monitor computer audit projects within set timeframes, and individuals responsible for the assignment to ensure that objectives are achieved, quality is assured and staff is developed;
• Ensure that conclusions and audit results are based on appropriate analysis and evaluation;
• Provide technical and administration support to the compliance performance, financial and operational audits.
• Attend exit conference on completion of Audit assignment and present audit results.
• Implement a Quality Assurance and Improvement program to ensure compliance to the IIA Standards and Unit Policies and Procedures.
• Expected to conduct regular audits on key financial controls; compliance audits; predetermined objectives, performance audits and IT Audits as identified.

How to apply

For Head Office: Email to: Recruitment26-55@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. Luphumezo Gayiya Tel No: (012) 406 1402

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only. Candidates are not required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualification and other related documents on or before the date of interview, which should not be older than six months. Should an application be submitted using incorrect/old Z83 application form, such an application will be disqualified. Further take note of the following on completion of Z83 application form: PART A and PART B must be fully completed. PART C - PART G: Noting that there is a limited space provided applicants may refer to CV or indicate. This will be acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Page 1 of the Z83 application form must be initialled and page 2 signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an application being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one advertised post must submit separate Z83 application forms and CVs in respect to each post being applied for. Should an application be received where an applicant has applied for more than one posts on the same Z83 application form, the applicant will be considered for the first post indicated on the Z83 application form only. Applications will be received via post/courier services, hand deliveries or email. Late applications will not be considered. Regulation 57 (c) and 67 (9) of the Public Service Regulations 2016, as amended, requires the executive authority to ensure that he or she is fully satisfied of the claims being made and the finalisation of Personnel Suitability Checks in order to verify claims and check the candidate for purpose of being fit and proper for employment, respectively. Shortlisted candidates must be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes. NOTE: It is the responsibility of all applicants to ensure that foreign qualifications are evaluated by SAQA. Due to large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not have heard from us within three months from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Entry level requirements for SMS posts: in terms of the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development on Public Service Professionalisation Volume 1 a requirement for appointment into SMS posts is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link: https: www.thensg.gov.za/training –course /sms-pre-entry programme/.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. NOTE: For emailed applications, please submit A Single PDF document or One Attachment per application to the email address designated on the specific position. Kindly Note That The Emailed Applications And Attachments Should Not Exceed 15MB. It remains the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that their application is successfully submitted using the required single pdf document. OTHER POSTS