INTERNAL AUDITOR X2 
Salary: R397 116 – R467 790 p.a. exclusive of benefits 

Location: Head Office Pretoria (Ref No. SAS HO29/03/26-04) 
Nature of Position: Permanent 

Minimum Requirements: Candidates should hold an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognized by SAQA in Internal Audit / Financial Information Systems (FIS) / Computer Science / Cost Accounting / Auditing / Finance / Risk Management; Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license are essential.

Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in an IT Auditing environment.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of the SASSA Act and the Social Assistance Act; Knowledge of Auditing Standards and Methodologies; Knowledge of information systems auditing frameworks, such as COBIT, ISACA IT Audit Framework (ITAF) Standards, IIA Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), ITIL, NIST, and ISO 27001/2; Knowledge of relevant corporate governance and risk management legislation, codes and regulatory requirements that impact the Agency; Knowledge and understanding of PAJA, POPIA & PAIA; Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks; Knowledge of the Public Service Act and Regulations Commercial Awareness, Creativity & Innovation, Action Orientation, Strategic, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Flexibility, Resilience and Personal Motivation.

Key performance: The incumbent will provide inputs to the Development and Alignment of the 3-Year Rolling Internal Audit Plan and Annual IT Audit Plan; Plan, Execute and Report on Allocated IT Audits in Line with the Approved Audit Plan; Conduct Follow-ups on the IT Audit Findings Register; Drive Continuous Improvement of the IT Audit Methodology and Tools; Research Emerging Technologies and Global IT Audit Trends and Strengthen Relationships with Key Stakeholders and Audit Clients.

Preference will be given to Coloured Male or Indian Male /Female or White Male/ Female or (Person with Disability- Coloured Male or Indian Male /Female or White Male/ Female) 

Applications for the above position must be sent to MbaliApplications@sassa.gov.za enquiries regarding this position, please contact Ms. Priscilla Mbali Mahlangu on Tel: (012) 400 216

​Important notes: All these positions are advertised with the minimum requirements. Appointments will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of qualification, reference, ITC, criminal checks and compulsory competency assessment (where applicable. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) prior to the selection process. SASSA is under no obligation to fill a post after the advertisement thereof. Please note: All SASSA staff are subjected to compulsory security vetting on appointment. E-mailed applications will be accepted. The Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Therefore, Preference will be given to candidates whose appointment will assist the Agency in achieving its Employment Equity targets in terms of the Agency’s Employment Equity Plan. Person with Disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Applicants interested in applying for these posts should send their applications (CV and completed New Z83 form) quoting the relevant reference number and position name as per the advert. The subject heading of the email should indicate the reference number and name of the position you are applying for. Applicants must ensure that they send their application to a correct email address indicated on each position. Applications send to the incorrect inbox/email will not be considered. Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (specifying all experience, duties, indicating the respective dates (MM/YY) per position, Identity Number, Race and Gender as well as indicating references with full contact details. Computer literacy and driver’s license must be stated in the CV. Failure to comply with the above requirements may results your application been disqualified. Interviews may be conducted via a virtual medium which will be discussed with each shortlisted applicant. Kindly note that copies of qualification, certificate, ID and driver’s license etc, should be submitted upon request.

General Enquiries: Ms. Pamela Tshefu – Tel (012) 400 2264 Closing date: 13 April 2026 

If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Visit us at www.sassa.gov.za or toll free: 0800 60 10 11. 

NB: Please note that SASSA would never ask candidates to pay for job application or Background screening. All SASSA adverts are published on SASSA website if it not on SASSA website the advertisement is not authentic.