ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT

National Treasury

Directorate: Internal Audit

Reference number: MPT/IA/08/2026
Salary: R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre: Head Office, Mbombela
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum three (03) years' Bachelor's degree/Advanced Diploma/BTech NQF Level 07 in Internal Audit/Accounting. A minimum of three (03) years’ work experience in an Internal Auditing environment. A valid driver's license. Registration as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA), Professional Internal Auditor (PIA), and Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Good Communication skills (verbal and written), conflict management, project management, leadership, coordinating, Teammate or other Audit Software, risk assessment, Negotiation skills, Presentation skills, problem-solving, Planning and Organizing, Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), Report writing, and Analytical skills. Sound knowledge of Internal Audit Methodology, Information Technology Frameworks (CoBiT, ITIL, ISO), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, National Treasury Internal Audit Frameworks, Public Sector Risk Management Framework, King (IV and V) Report on Corporate Governance, Internal audit frameworks and methodologies, Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS). Framework for Managing Performance Information. International Financial Reporting Standards and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP).

Duties

Develop the Internal Audit three-year rolling plan for the Provincial Treasury and ensure the maintenance of efficient and effective controls. Evaluate the department's controls/objectives to determine their effectiveness and efficiency through internal audits. Implement the three (3 year) and annual Internal Audit Plans. Coordinate work with key stakeholders and monitor the implementation of the Internal Audit methodologies. Communicate the results of internal audit engagements. Review, collect information, and compile internal audit reports to the accounting officer and audit committee. Compile progress reports against the audit plan, Quarterly reports, and annual reports. Provide advice and guidance to role players on the requirements and implementation of internal audit methodologies, policies, and procedures, and management of human and financial resources.

Where to send your application

Directions for Applications: All applications must be submitted through the provincial e-recruitment portal at https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za Applicants are required to register/create a profile and upload all mandatory documents on the portal to apply for these opportunities.

Enquiries

Mr PM Nkambule Tel No: (013) 766 4435/4374/4478, Mr DJ Sibiya Tel No: (013) 766 4386/4138

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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