DEPUTY DIRECTOR: IT AUDITS

Department of Social Development

Directorate: Financial Compliance and IT Audit

Reference number: Q1/D//2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum. This inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the states’ contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured i.t.o. the applicable rules.
Centre: HSRC Building, Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

A qualification at NQF level 7, as recognised by SAQA, in Auditing, Internal Auditing, Information System Audit, including the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification Plus 3-5 years’ experience at junior management level. Knowledge and understanding of IT platforms, processes, systems, and controls, including network security, logical access, change management controls at an infrastructure and application level, databases, and systems maintenance. Knowledge and understanding of IT and information security management, policy, frameworks and standards such as ISO, SANS, COBIT, ITIL, and regulations such as SOX, PCI Compliance, ISACA standard, etc. Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of the standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and public sector reporting requirements. Knowledge and understanding of internal audit and risk management principles and practices. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA. Knowledge and understanding of legal compliance, good governance and financial management. Knowledge in the use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS). Knowledge of corporate governance and other related best practices such as DPSA Corporate governance of ICT Policy framework. Competencies needed: Communication (written and verbal). Policy analysis and development. Planning and organizing. People management. Project coordination. Problem Solving. Computer literacy. Facilitation and presentation. Stakeholder and client liaison. Monitoring. Report writing. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Innovation and creativity. Ability to work in a team and independently. Adaptability. Emotional intelligence. Independent thinking. Cost consciousness. Honesty and Integrity. Assertiveness.

Duties

Develop the three-year rolling plan including an annual internal audit plan, including maintenance of the Internal Audit Methodology. Manage and conduct the planning of the IT audits in accordance with IIA and ISACA standards, professional ethics and relevant regulatory frameworks. Manage and Supervise fieldwork of the IT audit projects in line with the Internal Audit Methodology. Compile and manage the delivery of quality audit reports. Coordinate and Manage the Audit Committee activities. Conduct assessments on the implementation of audit recommendations and the impact of the corrective action taken by management on the deficiencies identified by the audits. Manage human resources in line with human resources management, labour relations and human resources development & performance management policies.

Where to send your application

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: Director: Child Rights, Governance, Advocacy and Compliance – e- recruit.CRCAC@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Care Dependency Grants – e-recruit.DDCDG@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Risk Management – e-recruit.DDRM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: IT Audits – e-recruit.DDITA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Bookkeeping and Payment – e-recruit.DDBP@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Legal Case Assessment and Adjudication – e- recruit.DDLCAA@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Information and Knowledge Research – e- recruit.DDIKR@dsd.gov.za; Branch Coordinator – e- recruit.BCCD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Monitoring and Evaluation Systems Development – e- recruit.ADMESD@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Social Relief – e-recruit.ADSR@dsd.gov.za Senior Labour Relations Officer – e-recruit.SLRO@dsd.gov.za Communications Officer – e-recruit.ComOff@dsd.gov.za ` Food Service Aide – e-recruit.FSAide@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo

Enquiries

Mr A Mudau Tel No: (012) 312-7304/7085

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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