Department: Group Risk and Assurance Services (GRAS)
Branch: Office of the City Manager
Designation: Internal Auditor
Remuneration: R35 043,67 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
Location: 48 Ameshoff Street, SAPPI Building, Braamfontein

Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma in Accounting/Internal Auditing or related field (NQF level 6);
• Progress towards attainment of Certified Internal Auditing (CIA);
• 3 – 4 years’ extended experience in the audit or accounting field, 2 years must be in a supervisory position in a performance auditing profession.
• Knowledge of Human Resources, Finance and Project Management.
• Knowledge of Information Management Systems, Internal Controls Networks and Internet, Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing; and
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential (post holder will be expected to visit the council’s sites and meetings, often at short notice).

Primary Function:
To implement internal audit engagements within a certain portfolio, by:
• Reviewing management measures to ensure effectiveness, value for money and/or efficiency within the municipality.
• Assessing the performance of municipality programmes, projects, and departments, including their efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, based on compliance with relevant legislation, best practices and other criteria.
• Assisting in developing recommendations for improvement and preparing components of the final report for various municipal oversight committees.
Key Performance Areas:
• Lead, conduct and control audit activities on assigned projects
• Develop, execute and review work programmes with each project
• Evaluate the results of the audit and report thereon
• Direct and control audit activities economically, efficiently and effectively
• Supervise and coordinate staffing issues
• Close client interaction through communication and reporting

Leading Competencies:
• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning, managing and conducting complex performance audits and evaluating government programs and activities in accordance with Government auditing standards
• Outstanding analytical, writing and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with co-workers, audit clients, elected officials and other decision-makers
• Demonstrated ability to supervise others effectively, including goal setting, mentoring and conflict resolution, and to continuously improve team performance
• Sophisticated understanding of governance, policy, budget management and operations of local government programs
Core Competencies:
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Sound judgement
• Enthusiasm and Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Taking proactive steps to improve knowledge
• Building and maintaining good interpersonal skills with colleagues, peers and clients
• Results and deadline-driven processes with a high level of integrity
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards, internal control, risk and business process improvement.

“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be
considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment
equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider
designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to
previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities.
Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment
Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and
disability.”

Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1gQ4OyINRSCadngOR57-voQew554

ENQUIRIES ONLY:
Contact Person: Puleng Kgabane
Tel No: 011 407 6562

CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2025

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they
must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
• Credit Record,
• CV validation and
• Employment record verification,
• Criminal check, and
• Identity validation.