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Senior IT Auditor - KZN at Auditor-General of South Africa

Auditor-General of South Africa
Full-time
On-site
Requirement Overview


To conduct audits in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with PFMA and MFMA timelines, ISA standards and AGSA policies and procedures.


Roles & Responsibilities
Product:

Conduct audits in terms of the three audit phases:


Planning
Execution
Audit conclusion


Plan the audit in terms of:


Participate in defining the objectives of the audit
Participate in defining the scope of the audit
Assessing the risks from source documentation
Compiling the audit plan
Conducting a walk through process with the relevant role players
Conduct the field work in accordance with policies and procedures


Execute tests to determine:


Compliance to policies, procedures, standards and specifications
Adequacy on goals
Reliability of information
Efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Safeguarding of assets


Generate the audit findings


Submit the findings to Line Manager for input and review and effect the necessary amendments as indicated
Communicate to Line Manager and Senior Manager on progress or obstacles during the audit
Participate in a meeting, where appropriate, to discuss:
Accepted recommendations to be implemented and timelines applicable
Rejected recommendations and internal actions to be implemented
Target dates for implementation and review
Conduct the audit in accordance with internal processes, policies and procedures
Conduct the audit within the allocated time frame
Promote and manage sound internal controls within the Business Unit


HR Admin


Continually improve own competence through personal development as per Personal Development Plan (PDP):
Participate in learning and development programmes
Participate on programmes for purposes of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Keep up to date with the latest developments at the AGSA
Participate in transformational initiatives encompassing change, organisational culture, CSI, diversity etc


Financial Management


Support the Manager in the delivery of high quality, accurate and cost effective audits
Manage projects efficiently and effectively in terms of time, cost and quality
Provide input into the planning of audits under her/his control:
Budget requirements


Organisational reporting


Adhere to budget allocations for the bookings of hours and expenses
Obtain approval from Line Manager for any expenses not budgeted for
Achieve own recoverability target


Ad-hoc duties


Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job Description as and when required


Skills, Experience & Education
Formal Education


B Degree in Auditing, Computer Science or Informatics


Knowledge


In-depth knowledge of Auditing
In-depth knowledge and skills in Informatics


Experience


Minimum 3 years Information Systems auditing experience
Experience on ERP environments, (i.e. SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards and PeopleSoft) cyber security and CAATs/Data analytics will be of an added advantage


Closing Date: 19 January 2026
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