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Internal Auditor (Head Office)

Gauteng

Location

Fixed-Term-Contract

3 Years

HDAIA001

Reference

R521 200 - R651 556

Salary

Responsibilities

Internal Audit Execution

  • Responsible for Planning, executing, and drafting reports for audit engagements, such as: financial, compliance, regulatory, and operational audits, including ad-hoc reviews.
  • Independently develop system description, walkthroughs, audit programs and risk-control matrices (RCMs) for assigned engagements.
  • Perform data analysis on the datasets to ensure proper coverage of the entire audit population, where applicable.
  • Execute the risk-based audit procedures to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
  • Proactively review audit processes, systems, documentation, and practices to identify control weaknesses and inefficiencies.
  • Identify areas of non-compliance and support the development of appropriate corrective actions.
  • Identify control gaps and provide recommendations for improvement and strengthening of internal controls.
  • Deliver consultative advisory services on governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance matters.
  • Perform root cause analysis for significant findings to ensure that management action plans address the underlying issue rather than just the symptom.
  • Coordinate internal audit activities with other assurance providers to ensure effective combined assurance coverage.
  • Support the Implementation and maintenance of the internal audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme (QAIP).
  • Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans.
  • Support with the preliminary fraud risk assessments and coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Risk Management and Combined Assurance

  • Participate in Combined Assurance activities in collaboration with the Risk Management function and other assurance providers.
  • Conduct audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management processes and internal controls.
  • Identify and report control weaknesses, risk exposures, and non-compliance issues during audit engagements.
  • Contribute to the monitoring of management action plans aimed at addressing identified risks and control deficiencies.

Governance and Compliance

  • Provide input into the development and continuous improvement of internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies.
  • Contribute to awareness initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s control environment and governance culture.

Reporting and Communication

  • Prepare draft internal audit reports in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
  • Support the preparation of quarterly audit and risk reports for EXCO, the Audit and Risk Committee, and the Board.
  • Assist in communicating audit findings, recommendations, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
  • Follow-up and reporting on the implementation status of audit findings and management action plans.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ BTech (NQF 7) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or equivalent qualification.
  • Possession of a professional certification (such as CIA, PIA, IAT, CISA, or CFE), a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8/9) in Internal Auditing or equivalent, and the completion of audit articles, will serve a strong added advantage.
  • A minimum of 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Internal Auditing. Experience within PFMA-governed public sector entities is essential.

When submitting your application for a position, please adhere to the following:

  1. CVs received after the closing date will NOT be considered.
  2. The Job Title and Reference number for the relevant position must appear in the subject line of your application.
  3. The CV must be in PDF format.
  4. Copies of all qualifications must be provided.
  5. Copies of identity document must be provided.
  6. Two contactable references must be provided.

Kindly take note if you have not been contacted within twenty-one (21) working days of the closing date; please consider your application unsuccessful. Should you not comply with the above requirements your application will NOT be considered.

Conditions of service:

  • The HDA is an equal opportunity employer
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the HDA Employment Equity policy and priority given to people living with disabilities and females
  • South African citizens from ethnic groups listed as Africans, White, Indian and Coloured populations are all encouraged to apply for job opportunities in the HDA . The HDA reserves the right not to make an appointment.

We thank all applicants for their interest.
Communication will be conducted with short-listed applicants only.
The HDA operates in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 3 of 2013 (“POPI Act”), and by submitting your personal information to the HDA (by way of application and/or providing any other documentation as may be required during the recruitment process), you agree that the HDA may utilise and process your personal information in accordance with the POPI Act.

Closing Date

14/08/2026

Application Email

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV together with supporting documents, clearly indicating the position applied for, to:
HDARecruitCEO@thehda.co.za