Assistant Director: Continuous Audit Ref No: Hrmc 52/26/3

POST 25/37 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: CONTINUOUS AUDIT REF NO: HRMC 52/26/3

SALARY : R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09), (a basic salary)

CENTRE : Head Office: Tshwane

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification in computer science, Information Systems or

Internal Auditing at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) years'

experience at an SAO / Supervisory in an internal auditing environment is

required. Functional knowledge of data analysis tools such as ACL, Arbutus

and other relevant software. Knowledge of the Protection of information Act 84

of 1982 and the Promotion of Access to information Act 2 of 2000. Knowledge

of the Public Service Regulations Act. Knowledge of international Internal Audit

Standards. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of

Professional Standards for the Practice of Internal Auditing. Knowledge of the

Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulations.

Knowledge of Finance and Accounting Systems and Practices. Knowledge of

King IV report and governance principles. Knowledge of the Institute of Internal

Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) & Global prescripts. Required skills and

competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Business continuity

Financial Administration. Project Management. Decision making. Attention to

detail. Influencing and Networking Business Report Writing Problem solving

and analysis. Conflict management and resolution. Knowledge of CAATs.

Presentation Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Planning and

Organising Skills. Computer literacy Skills. Decision Making Skills.

Presentation Skills. Strong Data Analytical skills. Computer and digital literacy

skills. Decision Making skills. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following

specific tasks: Implement Continuous Audit objectives within the directorate.

Ensure the execution of the Information Technology audit plan, including audit

inverse and overseeing timely execution of the plan. Identify what must be

done to make effective use of technology in support of audit and highlights

areas that require further attention. Verify financial transactions and their

supporting documents, carried out daily or on fixed interval basis. Ensure that

objectives and policies for the computer application have been put in writing

and approved by senior management. Monitor the Application Performance

Measures (APMs) by making sure they have been identified and an APM

strategy is in place. Ensure that Staff receive adequate training and supervision

to all personnel responsible for performing control procedures. Monitor the

Technology audit projects, including System Development reviews, change

control management, Database controls, Contingency planning, disaster

recovery reviews, operating systems reviews, application reviews, and general

controls. Ensure follow-ups on continuous audit recommendations. Participate

in special projects to improve information system controls and management

information. Manage the continuous improvement of IT audit processes and

practices. Provide consultation services to the business in line with the IIA

standards. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the

department and relevant stakeholders. Implementation of policies, procedures,

directives, acts and regulations. Ensure risk and compliance management.

Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and

efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the

Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory

requirements.

ENQUIRIES : Head Office: Ms N Raziya Tel No: (012) 406 4155

APPLICATIONS : Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be

submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or

ipsrecruitment@dha.gov.za

An undergraduate qualification in computer science, Information Systems or Internal Auditing at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. Three (3) years' experience at an SAO / Supervisory in an internal auditing environment is required. Functional knowledge of data analysis tools such as ACL, Arbutus and other relevant software. Knowledge of the Protection of information Act 84 of 1982 and the Promotion of Access to information Act 2 of 2000. Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations Act. Knowledge of international Internal Audit Standards. Knowledge of the South African Constitution. Knowledge of Professional Standards for the Practice of Internal Auditing. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and National Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of Finance and Accounting Systems and Practices. Knowledge of King IV report and governance principles. Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) & Global prescripts. Required skills and competencies: Client orientation and customer focus. Business continuity Financial Administration. Project Management. Decision making. Attention to detail. Influencing and Networking Business Report Writing Problem solving and analysis. Conflict management and resolution. Knowledge of CAATs. Presentation Skills. Interpersonal Skills. Communication Skills. Planning and Organising Skills. Computer literacy Skills. Decision Making Skills. Presentation Skills. Strong Data Analytical skills. Computer and digital literacy skills. Decision Making skills. Patriotic, Honesty, Integrity and Accountability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: Implement Continuous Audit objectives within the directorate. Ensure the execution of the Information Technology audit plan, including audit inverse and overseeing timely execution of the plan. Identify what must be done to make effective use of technology in support of audit and highlights areas that require further attention. Verify financial transactions and their supporting documents, carried out daily or on fixed interval basis. Ensure that objectives and policies for the computer application have been put in writing and approved by senior management. Monitor the Application Performance Measures (APMs) by making sure they have been identified and an APM strategy is in place. Ensure that Staff receive adequate training and supervision to all personnel responsible for performing control procedures. Monitor the Technology audit projects, including System Development reviews, change control management, Database controls, Contingency planning, disaster recovery reviews, operating systems reviews, application reviews, and general controls. Ensure follow-ups on continuous audit recommendations. Participate in special projects to improve information system controls and management information. Manage the continuous improvement of IT audit processes and practices. Provide consultation services to the business in line with the IIA standards. Establish, maintain and ensure a good working relationship with the department and relevant stakeholders. Implementation of policies, procedures, directives, acts and regulations. Ensure risk and compliance management. Ensure effective risk and compliance management. Ensure effective and efficient management of human, physical and financial resources within the Unit. Coach and guide staff on best practices and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Applications compliant with the “Directions to Applicants” above, must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za or ipsrecruitment@dha.gov.za Applications must be submitted online at https://erecruitment.dha.gov.za sent to the correct address specified at the bottom of the posts, on or before the closing date, accompanied by a fully completed Application for Employment Form (New Z83, effective from 1 January 2021), obtainable at www.dpsa.gov.za, citing the correct post number and job title, and a comprehensive CV (citing the start and end date dd/mm/yy), job title, duties performed and exit reason for each employment period to be considered, as well as the details of at least two contactable employment references (as recent as possible), regardless of online or manual submission. Where a valid Driver's License and a Professional Driving Permit (PDP) is a requirement, this must be indicated on the CV. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to submit a copy of their ID document, a valid driver’s license (if specified as a job requirement), relevant educational qualifications / RPL certificates / Academic Transcripts of completed qualifications, and Acting letters as directed. Furthermore, applicants who possess (a) foreign qualification(s), are required to submit the evaluated results of such qualifications, as received from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); 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, will be subjected to an interview, various relevant tests and assessments, and employment suitability checks (credit, criminal, citizenship, qualifications, and employment references including verification of exit reasons, and conducting business with State). Once appointed, serving of a prescribed probation period, and obtaining of a security clearance appropriate to the post, will be required. Correspondence between the Department and candidates will be limited to shortlisted candidates, only. The DHA complies with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Applicants’ personal information will be used for recruitment purposes, retained where required for audit, and safeguarded against unauthorised disclosure, except where legally required. Submission of an application constitutes consent to such processing. OTHER POSTS

Applications: ipsrecruitment@dha.gov.za