Assistant Director: Operational And Compliance Audit

In brief

**Overview** This document explains the role of an Assistant Director: Operational And Compliance Audit (Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/298) within the Chief Directorate: Internal Audit at the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The position is based in Gauteng (Pretoria) and offers a salary of R487 197 per annum (Level 09). **What you will do** * Perform and supervise the planning of annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. * Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the planning phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. * Perform and supervise the execution of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. * Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the execution phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. * Perform and supervise the reporting of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. * Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the reporting phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. * Perform and supervise the closure of the annual audit plan projects according to the deliverables and timelines defined on the approved audit projects planning memoranda. * Perform and supervise the compilation on the electronic audit software of the closure phase deliverables of the Operational and Compliance Audit Directorate’s projects allocated to this position, in line with the Chief Directorate’s quality standards, methodologies, policies and procedures on a continuous basis and report to the Deputy Director: Operational and Compliance Audit on a weekly basis. * Supervise the Operational and Compliance Audit Sub-Directorate’s resources allocated to this position. * Supervise human, logistical and financial resources allocated to this position on an on-going basis in line with the Departmental prescripts. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum requirements:** * Grade 12 Certificate. * National Diploma in Auditing / Accounting (NQF Level 6) or relevant related qualification. * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and compliance auditing at supervisory / Senior Auditor level. * A valid driver’s licence. * **Job related knowledge:** * Project management best practice. * The Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors. * Risk based internal audit methodologies and procedures and software. * **Job related skills:** * Communication (verbal and written). * Interviewing. * Analytical and problem-solving ability. * Staff and interpersonal relations. * Project management. * Computer literacy. * Business process analysis. * Risk and control assessment. * Work under pressure and meet deadlines. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role will have a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Auditing or Accounting, or a relevant related qualification. They must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in operational and compliance auditing at a supervisory or Senior Auditor level, and possess a valid driver’s licence. Applicants should have knowledge of project management best practices, the Standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and risk-based internal audit methodologies and software. Essential skills include strong communication (verbal and written), interviewing, analytical and problem-solving abilities, good staff and interpersonal relations, project management, computer literacy, business process analysis, risk and control assessment, and the capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines. The Department has EE Targets for Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-land-reform-and-rural-development-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-3-1-1-1-2026-298 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management
• Driver's licence

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