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POST 10/319 : SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE πŸ“ Cape Town Regional Office ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/319 # Ref: 2026/145

Key details

Salary
R397 116 β€’ per annum
Centre
Cape Town Regional Office
Reference
2026/145
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
38@dpw.gov.za

Job Highlight

Overview
Join the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure as a Senior Internal Auditor to help improve audit processes and manage risk assessments effectively.

Requirements

Skills

  • Proficient in computer literacy
  • numeracy
  • advanced communication (verbal and written)
  • advanced report writing
  • organisation and co-ordination
  • analytical thinking
  • ability to assess and analyse information and make relevant findings.

Personal Attributes

  • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: integrity
  • tenacity
  • honesty
  • diligence
  • avoid conflict of interest in performing duties
  • exercise prudence with confidential information
  • innovation. A valid driver’s license is a requirement.

Duties

Provide inputs during the development of Internal Audit Strategic Plans.

Identify and analyse critical risks from the Department’s Risk Management plan that requires Internal Audit Activity focus and the controls put in place to mitigate them.

Conduct audit risk assessments to determine the priorities of the Internal Audit consistent with the organisation’s goals.

Provide inputs during the development of the Internal Audit Operational plan.

Determine focus areas for IA activities.

Determine IA scope in relation to the scheduled assignments.

Conduct the Internal Audit Activity.

Perform activities of the IAA at each level of operation to ensure that they are consistently performed in accordance with the IIA’s standards.

Conduct reviews as per approved annual plan and/or approved ad-hoc requests.

Monitor the implementation of recommendations by management.

Report on the internal audit activity’s engagement findings and conclusions.

Provide secretarial services to the audit team as and when required.

Render administrative support services.

Administer the co-sourcing activities within the Directorate/Regional Office.

Mentor and supervise interns and junior auditors.

Ensure the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office.

Ensure the safekeeping of all documentation in the office in line with relevant legislation and policies.

Obtain inputs, collate and compile reports, e.g. progress reports, monthly reports and management reports.

You will be regularly required to travel to conduct site visits.


How to apply

Email: 38@dpw.gov.za

Cape Town
Cape Town Regional Office
APPLICATIONS: The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X9027
8000.
Or Hand Deliver at Ground floor
Customs House Building
202 Lower Heerengracht Street

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