Requirements

• Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, or a related field.
• CA (SA) or CIA will be an added advantage.
• Should have 5-7 years of work experience in Public Sector internal auditing or auditing.
• Should have a minimum of 3 years of management experience.
• Should have a proficient understanding of internal audit processes including identifying and evaluating key risks and setting the audit scope.
• Should have good knowledge of the business environment and related legislative frameworks.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment underpinning risk management.
• Possess advanced proficiency in fundamental audit competencies (risk management & control, communication, problem-solving, and financial analysis).
• Strong analytical skills.
• People management skills.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.
• Accounting and auditing skills.
• Communications skills.
• High-level reporting and writing skills.
• Financial management and budgeting skills.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the department strategy and plan.
• Guide implementation of the overall strategic plan for the department.
• Guide the implementation of specific key performance indicators and measure against outcomes detailed in the departmental strategic plan.
• Collaborate with appropriate structures to ensure effective execution of policy and practices.
• Ensure that the team knows and understands SANParks’ policies.
• Develop the internal audit charter.
• Identify appropriate audit methodologies that are available including the use of technology
• Assist with the implementation of quality assurance reviews and training in their effective application.
• Drive the execution and completion of audits as per the annual audit plan.
• Identify performance gaps during the audit execution and audit staff competency proficiency gaps and advise business on areas of improvement.
• Provide technical advice to the audit staff on the technical application of the standards for the professional practices of internal audit.
• Determine the adequacy of the current risk management, controls, and governance processes as designed and represented by management.
• Ensure that quality and continuous improvements are fostered in the organisation’s control process.
• Assess the actual assurance provided, to whom the assurance is provided including the quality of the assurance.
• Conduct risk mapping using the strategic key operational and business unit level risk profiles to establish what risks are assured and by whom, and what risks should be assured and by whom.
• Design the blueprint for the combined assurance which includes the risk-based assurance coverage, analysed per assurance provider and management/ governance committee responsible.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls based on audits conducted to provide written assessments to the Board.
• Review internal audit reports for all audits performed in the department.
• Compile Audit and Risk Committee quarterly reports for the Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Maintain proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Engage with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Communicate with all levels of relevant stakeholders.
• Delegate inquiries and requests for information from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure motivation and team cohesion.
• Provide leadership by ensuring that staff is performance-managed and developed.
• Ensure implementation of human capital processes, policies, and procedures and address deviations from policies.
• Management of the human capital unit.
• Ensure the periodic financial and strategic goals of SANParks as well as the performance expectations of the various teams are achieved.
• Report and review operational financial and non-financial goals.

Documents Required

Interested persons who meet the above-stated qualifications should forward their applications which should consist of a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months)