Divisional Head: Operational and Transversal Compliance and Continuous Auditing

About the role

The City of Tshwane is recruiting a Divisional Head for Operational and Transversal Compliance and Continuous Auditing within the Group Audit and Risk department (reference AUDT156-2026). The post is based at Tshwane House but functions across the whole municipal area. It is a permanent appointment on a T21 level, with a scale of R1 349 976 to R1 874 976 per annum and an estimated package of R1 890 494 to R2 558 721 per annum. The incumbent controls the operational, transversal, compliance and continuous auditing function so that services remain impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient, in line with legislative responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the Chief Audit Executive.

Key responsibilities

• Exercise control over the operational, transversal, compliance and continuous auditing function.
• Ensure the City's operational, transversal, compliance and continuous auditing services meet legislated responsibilities, national standards and the Chief Audit Executive's directives.
• Be accountable for compliance and continuous auditing, and for operational and transversal auditing.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting or another audit and finance-related field; a Master's in Business Administration or Accounting and/or Auditing is an added advantage.
• Ten years' experience in an internal audit function, with a focus on compliance and performance management audits, including at least five years at senior management level.
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CTA, and registration with CIMA or ACCA is an added advantage.
• No criminal record (excluding previous convictions related to political activities under the previous dispensation); security vetting required.
• Valid Code B driving licence and computer literacy.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of relevant policy and legislation, and of institutional governance, performance management and Council operations.
• Understanding of risk management, Municipal Continuous Audit and Monitoring (MCAM) processes, and budget and financial management.
• Ability to make high-risk, long-term strategic decisions.
• Competency assessment required.

Appointments are made on a permanent basis after signing an employment contract and performance agreement, and require disclosure of financial interests. The position is open to all categories of applicants.