Performance Auditor

Overview

The Performance Auditor position at the National Treasury involves assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of government programs and departments. This role is critical in ensuring accountability and transparency in the use of public resources. Applications must be submitted via the National Treasury's e-Recruitment system, as hand-delivered or posted applications are only accepted in cases of a failure to apply electronically and upon proof of such failure.

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, 76 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

Responsibilities

• 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 addr ess 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 r isk 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

How to apply

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