Finance · Circular 32 of 2026

Deputy Director: IT Audits (

Department of Social Development

Overview

Deputy Director: IT Audits at the Department of Social Development in Pretoria, offering R932,292 per annum.

Requirements

  • A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Auditing, Internal Auditing, Information System Audit, including the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification Plus 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level.
  • Knowledge and understanding of IT platforms, processes, systems, and controls, including network security, logical access, change management controls at an infrastructure and application level, databases, and systems maintenance.
  • Knowledge and understanding of IT and information security management, policy, frameworks and standards such as ISO, SANS, COBIT, ITIL, and regulations such as SOX, PCI Compliance, ISACA standard, etc.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
  • Knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and public sector reporting requirements.
  • Knowledge and understanding of internal audit and risk management principles and practices.
  • Knowledge and understanding of PFMA.
  • Knowledge and understanding of legal compliance, good governance and financial management.
  • Knowledge in the use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS).
  • Knowledge of corporate governance and other related best practices such as DPSA Corporate governance of ICT Policy framework.
  • Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal).
  • Policy analysis and development.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • People management.
  • Project coordination.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Facilitation and presentation.
  • Stakeholder and client liaison. Monitoring.
  • Report writing.
  • Attributes: Good interpersonal relations.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Innovation and creativity.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability.
  • Emotional intelligence.
  • Independent thinking.
  • Cost consciousness.
  • Honesty and Integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

  • Develop the three-year rolling plan including an annual internal audit plan, including maintenance of the Internal Audit Methodology.
  • Manage and conduct the planning of the IT audits in accordance with IIA and ISACA standards, professional ethics and relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Manage and Supervise fieldwork of the IT audit projects in line with the Internal Audit Methodology.
  • Compile and manage the delivery of quality audit reports.
  • Coordinate and Manage the Audit Committee activities.
  • Conduct assessments on the implementation of audit recommendations and the impact of the corrective action taken by management on the deficiencies identified by the audits.
  • Manage human resources in line with human resources management, labour relations and human resources development & performance management policies.

How to apply

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Director: Child Rights, Governance, Advocacy and Compliance – e- recruit.CRCAC@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Care Dependency Grants – e-recruit.DDCDG@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Risk Management – e-recruit.DDRM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: IT Audits – e-recruit.DDITA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Bookkeeping and Payment – e-recruit.DDBP@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment and Adjudication – e- recruit.DDLCAA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Research – e- recruit.DDIKR@dsd.gov.za; Branch Coordinator – e- recruit.BCCD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development – e- recruit.ADMESD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Social Relief – e-recruit.ADSR@dsd.gov.za Senior Labour Relations Officer – e-recruit.SLRO@dsd.gov.za Communications Officer – e-recruit.ComOff@dsd.gov.za ` Food Service Aide – e-recruit.FSAide@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries: Mr A Mudau Tel No: (012) 312-7304/7085

Notes

Curriculum vitae with a detailed description of duties and the names of two referees must accompany your signed application for employment (Z83). If applying for more than one position, applicants must submit separate applications for each position. Shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and identity documents on the date of the interview. Applicants are advised that from 1 January 2021, a new application for employment (Z83) form is effective and must be completed in full, failure to use the new Z83 will result in disqualification. The new form can be downloaded online at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to successfully complete the Certificate for entry into the SMS (submitted prior to appointment) and full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/. Applicants are expected to pay for the course and may enroll for it at a cost of R400.00. The duration of the course is 120 hours. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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. The successful candidate will sign an annual performance agreement, complete a financial discloser form and will also be required to undergo a security clearance. Candidates nominated for posts on salary levels 2 - 12 may be subjected to a competency assessment during the selection process. If the candidate is applying for an OSD post, certificates of service must be submitted on the date of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered. Personnel suitability checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates, and the appointment is subject to positive outcomes of the checks. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The selection of candidates will be done with due regard to the relevant aspects of the selection process as set out in the Public Service Amendment Regulations, 2023, Regulation 67. Applications received after the closing date will not be taken into consideration. If you have not been contacted within three months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates requiring additional information regarding the advertised post may direct their enquiries to the person as indicated above. Internal applicants must submit and register their employment applications at the register book in the DSD reception area for the attention of Mr R Khobatha. DSD reserves the right to cancel the filling/ not to fill a vacancy that was advertised during any stage of the recruitment process. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Post 32/152, sourced from the DPSA Circular 32 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Social Development by 18 September 2026, quoting reference Q1/D//2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.

Location
Pretoria
Salary
R932 292 p/a
Closing date
18 September 2026 Closed
Reference
Q1/D//2026
How to apply →

Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.