Chief Director: Internal Audit and Risk Management REF NO: NDOH 80/2026

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Overview This role is for a Chief Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management within the National Department of Health. The position involves providing strategic leadership and oversight for all internal audit activities, including compliance, forensic, performance, information technology, and financial audits. The Chief Director is responsible for developing audit strategies and plans, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and internal controls, and providing assurance to senior management and the audit committee regarding risk exposures and control deficiencies. What you will do * Oversee, coordinate, and provide strategic capability and leadership to the Internal Audit Activities (IAA). * Develop, implement, and periodically review the Internal Audit Strategy, Three-Year Rolling and Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan, aligning them with the Department's strategic objectives (APP), risk profile, and approved Internal Audit Charter. * Provide strategic leadership on compliance audit, forensic audit, and investigation to strengthen the department’s governance, compliance, and internal control environment. * Prepare and present reports on Internal Audit, Compliance, risk, and forensic matters. * Prevent and address fraud, corruption, and other irregularities, promoting accountability and a sound culture of compliance. * Provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of performance, information technology, and financial audit in the department. * Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and implementation of performance, information technology, and financial audit programmes in line with departmental priorities and identified risks. * Provide strategic support to the audit committee. * Communicate risk exposures, governance weaknesses, control deficiencies, fraud risks, resource limitations, and any impairment to Internal Audit independence or objectivity. * Support the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) in assessing the effectiveness and performance of the Internal Audit function without assuming management responsibility. * Develop and implement the strategic direction, operational plans, budget, and resource requirements of the Chief Directorate. * Ensure effective management of procurement, financial, and administrative resources in accordance with applicable public-sector requirements. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 7 qualification in Auditing/ Accounting/Risk Management / Forensic Investigation. NQF 8 qualification in the above will be an advantage. Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor. * At least five 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in managing a complex Internal Audit function and providing assurance to senior management and an audit committee/governance structure as well as experience in developing risk-based audit strategies/plans, managing QAIP, and overseeing audit engagements and reporting. * Knowledge of Public-sector ethics, fraud risk management and mechanisms for addressing corruption, maladministration and financial misconduct. Knowledge of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks. Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks e.g. Public Finance Management Act PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations. * Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards, internal audit principles and professional practices. Good communication verbal and written, leadership, Interpersonal, strategic capability, financial management, programme and project management, planning, monitoring, and evaluating, knowledge management, client orientation and customer focus skills. Ability to work independently and maintain professional objectivity. * Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory and governance reporting deadlines. Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information Ability to testify or provide expert evidence where required, particularly where forensic investigations form a substantive part of the post. Willingness to travel when required. A valid driver’s license. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization. Who should apply This role is suitable for a highly experienced and qualified professional in internal audit, accounting, risk management, or forensic investigation. The ideal candidate will possess an NQF 7 (preferably NQF 8) qualification in a relevant field and be a Certified Internal Auditor. Critical is at least five years of senior managerial experience managing complex internal audit functions, developing risk-based audit strategies, and providing assurance to senior management and audit committees. Applicants should have extensive knowledge of public-sector ethics, fraud risk management, governance, compliance frameworks, and relevant legislation such as the PFMA and Treasury Regulations. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial management, project management, and excellent communication skills, along with the ability to work independently, maintain objectivity, and perform under pressure to meet statutory deadlines. A willingness to travel, a valid driver's license, and an SMS pre-entry certificate for appointment finalization are also essential. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-director-internal-audit-and-risk-management-ref-no-ndoh-80-2026-national-department-of-health Source: myjobmag

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