Deputy Director: Information Technology Audits

Overview

Lead IT audits for the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development in Pretoria, requiring a relevant diploma and three years' IT auditing experience.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Auditing / Information Technology (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Information Technology Auditing at Assistant Director or equivalent level.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Job related knowledge: Project management best practice, The Standard of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Risk based Internal Audit methodologies and procedures and software.
• Job related skills: Communication (verbal and written). Interviewing.
• Analytical and problem- solving ability.
• Staff and interpersonal relations.
• Project management.
• Computer literacy.
• Business process and analysis.
• Risk and control assessment.
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Duties

• Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s strategic and operational plans in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies, and procedures on an annual basis.
• Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational plan by April each year.
• Compile the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational and process risk registers by April each year.
• Implement the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s operational plan and risk register action plans allocated to this position on a continuous basis and report progress to the Director: Information Technology Audit monthly.
• Participate in the compilation of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s portion of the Strategic 3 year-Rolling and Annual Internal Audit Plans April each year.
• Execute / manage the planning of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
• Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the planning phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
• Execute / manage the execution of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
• Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
• Execute / manage the reporting of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda.
• Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the reporting phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
• Execute / manage the closure of the specialised annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda and Follow-up on implementation of management action plans on Internal Audit reports of specialised annual and previous audit plan projects.
• Execute / manage the compilation on the electronic audit software of the closure phase deliverables of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Director: Information Technology Audit on a weekly basis.
• Evaluate the line management’s status of implementation of action plans of the Information Technology Audit Directorate’s specialised internal audit reports allocated to this position and perform the adequacy assessment of management action plans implemented on a quarterly basis.
• Manage the information Technology Directorate’s resources allocated to this position.
• Manage human, logistical, and financial resources allocated to this position on an on-going basis in line with Departmental prescripts.

How to apply

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or by email to Post231@dlrrd.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr M. Rammutla Tel No: (012) 312 9840

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. All shortlisted candidate, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments, one will be a practical exercise to determine a candidates suitability based on the posts technical and generic requirements and the other must be integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to the high volume of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. OTHER POSTS