Divisional Head: Operational and Transversal Compliance and Continous Auditing

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**Overview** The City of Tshwane is seeking a Divisional Head for Operational and Transversal Compliance and Continuous Auditing. This role involves exercising control over the operational, transversal, compliance, and continuous auditing functions. The primary aim is to maintain impartial, accountable, transparent, and efficient auditing services within the City of Tshwane, adhering to legislated responsibilities, national standards, and the directives of the Chief Audit Executive. **What you will do** * Exercise control over the operational, transversal, compliance, and continuous auditing functions. * Maintain impartial, accountable, transparent, and efficient operational, transversal, compliance, and continuous auditing services. * Ensure adherence to legislated context responsibilities, national standards, and directives of the Chief Audit Executive. * Be responsible and accountable for Compliance and continuous auditing. * Be responsible and accountable for Operational and transversal auditing. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A relevant bachelor’s degree in Auditing or Accounting or any other audit and finance-related study field. * Ten years’ experience in an internal audit function, with special focus on compliance and performance management audits, of which at least five years must be at senior management level. * Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). * Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. * Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management. * Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers. * Good governance skills. * Understanding of the establishment and functionality of risk management. * Understanding of Municipal Continuous Audit and Monitoring (MCAM) processes. * Budget and financial management skills. * Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature. * No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation). * Must undergo security vetting. * A valid Code B driving licence. * Must undergo a competency assessment. * Computer literacy. * Leading competencies: Strategic direction and leadership skills; business management skills; people management skills; programme and project management skills; financial management skills; change management skills; change leadership skills; governance leadership skills. * Core competencies: Moral competence; planning and organising skills; analytical and innovative thinking skills; knowledge and information management skills; communication skills; ability to focus on results and quality; ability to work under pressure. * Level 4 proficiency in the following competencies in accordance with the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations: * Core professional competencies: Written and oral communication; attention to detail; influencing; ethics and professionalism; organisational awareness; problem-solving; planning and organising. * Functional competencies: Business processes; use of technology; data processing and analysis. * Public service orientation competencies: Interpersonal relationships; communication; service delivery orientation; client orientation and customer focus. * Personal competencies: Action and outcome orientation; resilience; change readiness; cognitive ability; learning orientation. * Management or leadership competencies: Impact and influence; team orientation; direction setting; coaching and mentoring; impact and influence. * **Added advantages:** * A master’s degree in Business Administration or a master’s degree in Accounting and/or Auditing. * Registered as a Chartered Accountant (CASA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certificate of Theory of Accounting (CTA) and registered with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). * Compliance with the unit standards of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. **Who should apply** Experienced internal audit professionals with a strong background in compliance and performance management audits, particularly at a senior management level, within a municipal context. Candidates should possess advanced knowledge of relevant legislation, governance systems, and financial management, coupled with robust leadership, strategic decision-making, and communication skills, who are dedicated to maintaining transparent and efficient auditing services. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/divisional-head-operational-and-transversal-compliance-and-continous-auditing-city-of-tshwane Source: myjobmag

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