Assistant Director: Internal Audit and Quality Assurance

Overview

Assistant Director for Internal Audit and Quality Assurance at the Department of Higher Education and Training in Vryheid, requiring a degree and three to five years of audit experience.

Requirements

• An appropriate Bachelors’ Degree / National Diploma in Internal Audit / Accounting.
• A minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ functional experience in Internal Audit environment two (2) years of which should be at managerial or supervisory level.
• Experience in the development of policies / implementation strategies.
• Proven computer literacy – MS Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Unendorsed valid driver’s licence.
• Recommendation: Registered member with professional body e,g.
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Understanding of TVET landscape.
• Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Service Act (PSA), Auditor General Processes and Procedures and Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA).
• Skills: Risk Assessment, Negotiation, Presentation, Problem Solving, Planning and Organizing, Policy analysis and Development, Communication and interpersonal, Financial Management and Report writing.

Duties

• Preparation and execution of the internal audit Plan.
• Conduct pre-engagement meetings with college management prior to commencement of the audits.
• Obtain College Management approval of the audit scope -prior to commencements of the internal audits.
• Planning and drafting of detailed audit procedures for audits per the approved annual audit plan.
• Executing and performing of audit testing per annual audit plan.
• Establish a quality audit risk management function and monitor assessments to ensure compliance with formal systems.
• Conduct schedules and reactivates audits and inspections and produce reports on all audits, inspections and incidents.
• Provision of the secretarial support services to the Audit Committee.
• Conduct research on best practices and application of standards.
• Distribution and collection of audit clients’ surveys for service rendered.
• Ensure that legislation and acts are implemented correctly in the college.
• Ensure that all audit findings are supported by required audit evidence.
• Ensure that processes needed for quality management systems are established, implemented and maintained.
• Develop quality management system policies and procedures for the college.
• Report to college management on the performance of the QMS and the need for improvement.
• Ensure the promotion of awareness of customer requirements throughout the college.
• Provide information and reports to the executive and committees to make final decisions.
• Liaise with external assessment body on all matters related to the external accreditation process.
• Ensure that all suppliers used by the college are selected, re-evaluated and that records of this assessment are maintained.
• Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of policies.
• Conduct institutional performance assessment and evaluation of the implementation of policies, programs and systems Management of staff development.

How to apply

Email Address: Applications@mthashana.edu.za

Enquiries: Mr SC Hadebe/ Mr S Zulu / Mr LK Mthethwa/ Ms GL Sikhosana Tel No: (034) 980 1010

Notes

All attachments must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. Indicate the correct job tittle and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related documents will be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. Non-RSA Citizens/ Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The College does not accept hand delivered applications. Applications who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the candidate not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit records checks, qualification(s) verification and employment verification). Please note that by responding to this advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior written consent unless required by law. The college reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The College is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the College's intention to promote equity in terms of race, gender and disability, through the filling of this post(s)