Finance · Circular 24 of 2026
Senior Internal Auditor
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Overview
Senior Internal Auditor at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in Durban, requiring a National Diploma in Internal Auditing or Financial Accounting and professional registration.
Requirements
- A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6/National Diploma) in Internal Auditing or Financial Accounting and relevant working experience in Auditing.
- Registration with the institute of internal auditors.
- A valid driver`s licence.
- Possession of an Internal Audit Technician (IAT) and or Professional Internal Audit Technician (PIAT) qualification will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Treasury Regulations, the Public Finance Management Act, Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics and Phases of internal audit processes.
- Skills: Computer literacy, Numeracy, Advanced communication (Verbal and written).
- Project management.
- Report writing.
- Organisation and co-ordination. Dedication. Honesty. Objectivity. Diligence.
- Avoid conflict of interests in performing duties.
- Exercise prudence with confidential information. Innovation. Adaptability. Creative.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime.
Duties
- Conduct audit programme steps.
- Conduct audit fieldwork and collect relevant, sufficient and useful audit evidence.
- Assess and evaluate audit evidence.
- Develop audit working papers.
- Develop audit findings.
- Undertake the administrative functions of the Regional Internal Audit section.
- Co-ordinate the administration of the office.
- Ensure adequate resources for the Office.
- Manage office management systems.
How to apply
For Durban: Email to: RecruitDBN26-09@dpw.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr V Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 492 3064
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
Post 24/113, sourced from the DPSA Circular 24 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Public Works and Infrastructure by 24 July 2026, time: 16H00, quoting reference 2026/265. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Durban
- Salary
- R413 001 p/a
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026, time: 16H00
- Reference
- 2026/265
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.