Internal Auditor

Job Title                      :  Internal Auditor x2

Peromnes Grade        :  P08 (R844 514.13 CTC Per Annum)

Location                      :  Pretoria (Head Office)

Reporting Line            :  Manager: Internal Audit

Overall Job Purpose : Conduct audit reviews, ensuring the provision of an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve CGS's operations by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of enterprise risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance processes at the CGS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operation Processes (Internal Audit)

• Assist in developing the internal audit plan.
• Conduct audit assignments as per the audit plan.
• Planning audit assignments in accordance to audit methodology.
• Prepare working papers as per audit file.
• Document information and transaction flow.
• Execute audit procedures according to approved audit programme and audit approach.
• Gather adequate, competent, relevant and useful audit evidence.
• Prepare draft reports for review.
• Discuss findings with auditee management and obtain auditee response on the audit findings.
• Ensure review notes are addressed.
• Conduct ad hoc assignments/special investigation requested by management.
• Assist other team members when they need help.
• Assist in the administration of the internal audit function.

Stakeholder Relations

• Build relationship with external auditors and other assurance providers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with the clients and keep them informed on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain effective relationships with both line managers and employees.

Quality Management

• Execute all audit assignments/ work in accordance with the IIA standards.
• Review and ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA standards and code of ethics.
• Prepare clear and concise findings for audit performed.

People Management

• Compile and submit a personal development plan.
• Participating in continuous professional development initiatives/interventions to keep up with new technologies, standards, laws and regulations.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Integrity, objectivity and confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal relations skills.
• Good analytical thinking skills. 
• Good presentation skills.
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Motivating and developing others.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Report writing skills.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric (Grade 12) and;
• Three (3) year National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Internal Auditing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years internal audit experience.
• Knowledge and experience of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Knowledge of external leading risk and controls frameworks such as COSO and ISO 31000.
• Proven proficiency in understanding and application of standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

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 consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 05 May 2025