PERFORMANCE AUDITOR

National Treasury

Office of The Director-General (ODG)

Reference number: S091/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum, (Excl. benefits)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 25 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

A Grade 12 coupled with a minimum National Diploma (equivalent to NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to NQF Level 7) in Internal Audit/Accounting. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Internal Audit environment, of which a part of the experience must be in the Performance audit and Performance information field. Experience in performance audit and Performance information audit processes and procedures is required. Sound knowledge of Performance Audit and Performance Information Audit processes, procedures and methodology are required.

Duties

Audit Planning: Provide inputs to the development of performance audit notification letters. Perform preliminary surveys on planned performance audit and audit of performance information engagements. Gather background information on identified performance audit and audit of performance information. Initiate interview sessions in preparation of performance audit and audit of performance information engagements and analyse disseminated information. Identify symptoms and assist with the development of audit objectives and criteria for engagement. Audit Execution: Assist with the development of an audit program for implementation. Test procedures as per the prescribed performance audit and audit of performance information programme. Determine root causes to address management measures that are lacking or inadequate. Complete work papers and draw conclusions from test results. Audit Reporting: Draft informal audit queries as per the prescribed performance audit methodology. Confirm the findings and the impact of risk ratings of performance audit and audit of performance information findings with clients and draft recommendations on root causes. Assist with compiling draft audit report. Follow up audit of Performance Audits. Follow up on previous performance audit findings. Perform performance audit reviews through tests and observations. Evaluate and capture action plans instituted by management to rectify identified inadequate management measures. Assist with completion of findings register to be reported to Audit Committee.

Where to send your application

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.treasury.gov.za/eRecruitment

Enquiries

enquiries only (No applications): Recruitment.Enquries@treasury.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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