SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

Department of Small Business Development

Reference number: SIA
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or BCom Degree (NQF7) in Auditing / Accounting / Information Systems / IT Auditing or equivalent / related as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Internal Auditing/ Auditing financial statements and information systems auditing including IT controls, and data analytics and systems environments. Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and guidelines. Post Graduate qualification in Auditing, Accounting or IT Auditing, Professional certification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and experience in Auditing Financial Systems and IT environments including conducting IT audits would be considered an added advantage. Ms Office packages. Have proven competencies: Communication (verbal and written), Customer / Client Focus, Service Delivery Systems, Analytical Thinking, Research Skills, Presentation Skills, Problem-solving, Planning and organising and Data analysis.

Duties

Plan internal audits inclusive of but not limited to conducting business understanding on the audit subject, risk analysis, identifying risk, considering applicable legislative frameworks on the subject, determining audit scope the focus areas etc. Execute internal audits by conducting control adequacy assessments, sampling procedures, developing audit programme to be signed off by the audit manager, executing audit procedures, communicate exceptions to management etc. Develop a draft audit report, convene exit meeting and present the findings of the draft report. Prepare an audit summary for the various stakeholders, highlight risk areas and track process. Support audit committee processes, maintain audit working papers and records. Coordinate responses to internal and external stakeholders and participate in audit administration activities.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by email to the relevant email and by quoting the relevant reference number provided on the subject line. Acceptable formats for submission of documents are limited to MS Word, PDF. The Department of Small Business Development is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates must submit applications to recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za and quote the reference number for the abovementioned position on the subject line (email) when applying, i.e. “REF NO: SIA”

Enquiries

Enquiries for all advertised posts should be directed to the recruitment office Tel No: (012) 394-5286/43097

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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