Senior Internal Auditor

Job Title                    :  Senior Internal Auditor

Peromnes Grade      :  P07 (1 123 719.44 CTC Per Annum)

Location                    :  Pretoria (Head Office)

Reporting Line          :  Manager: Internal Audit

Overall Job Purpose : Supervision of audit reviews and ensure 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)

• Provide input into the enhancement of the audit methodology and technologies.
• Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan.
• Conduct full internal audit engagement.
• Develop project plans and compile audit engagement plan for audit assignments.
• Facilitate meetings with clients to discuss audit engagements.
• Review audit working papers, reports and audit files.
• Conduct and oversee allocated audit reviews, including integrated audits and service provider reviews.
• Oversee audit engagements, with regular reporting to the Internal Audit manager and stakeholders as necessary.
• Liaise with the clients and keep them informed on an ongoing basis.
• Maintaining a register of audit projects and findings; and monitor implementation and adherence to audit recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective measures emanating from internal and external audit findings.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Advise and direct the team(s) by providing technical and quality oversight.
• Advise on internal audit projects and consulting services regarding risk and controls and provide training opportunities.
• Perform reporting on allocated activities and assignments.
• Conduct preliminary investigations on incidents reported.
• Conduct ad hoc assignments/special investigation requested by management.
• Proactively handle additional duties as requested by the Manager Internal Audit from time to time.
• Conduct research for 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.
• Establish and maintain combined assurance projects through coordinating and collaborating with other assurance providers on assurance work and processes as necessary.
• 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 reports for audit and consulting engagements performed.

People Management

• Manage and or supervise junior staff.
• Compile and submit personal development plan.
• Participate in continuous professional development initiatives/interventions in order 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
• Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Internal Auditing or equivalent.
• Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years’ internal audit experience of which two (2) years should be at a supervisory level.
• Knowledge and experience of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Solid experience in planning engagements, managing audit projects, supervising personnel and developing audit work programme.
• 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