Head of Internal Audit jobs

Successful candidate will be responsible with:

Audit Planning & Execution

• Assist the CAE with the review of internal audit policies and governance documents.
• Develop an annual audit plan based on an assessment of organizational risks and priorities, for CAE`s review.
• Determine the scope, objectives, and methodologies for individual audits.
• Manage audit engagements to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes.
• Conduct interviews, document reviews, and data analysis to identify control weaknesses and process inefficiencies.
• Review work performed by subordinates to ensure conformance to quality.
• Project management of external service providers, where audits are outsourced.
• Periodically prepare reports for Management Committees and Audit & Risk Committees; on implementation of the approved audit plan.
• Assist the CAE to manage implementation of the Combined Assurance Framework.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities affecting the IA unit in the organization's processes, systems, and controls.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks.

Stakeholder Management and Relations

• Provide advocacy on Internal Audit related matters to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist CAE to maintain relationship with relevant stakeholders as defined in the Combined Assurance Framework.
• Collaborate with the necessary organs of state and domestic and international organisations to enhance effective, efficient internal audit processes.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration.
• Represent and participate in the BMA’s committees and tasks teams as a manager within the organisation.
• Participate in industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement and position the BMA.

Risk and Compliance

• Identify and adhere to fraud risks and controls during the audits, Identify risk prevention principles as part of recommendations provided to auditees, as well as sound governance and compliance processes.
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements.
• Adhere to Global Internal Audit t Standards and maintain audit files in accordance with Quality specification in line with relevant requirements.
• Maintain all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity.
• Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the CAE to ensure business optimisation.
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation.

Financial Management

• Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit’s annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of set objectives.
• Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit’s budget, and mitigate and report on any variances.
• Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE).
• Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget.
• Report on and communicate any costs improvements and shortfalls.
• Where audits are outsourced, manage project hours t in line with the budget.

People Management

• Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of divisional resources.
• Drive the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the division.
• Ensure the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous.
• Coaching, mentoring and nurturing of talent in the business unit.
• Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives.
• Ensure the working environment contributes to improving employee engagement, recognition and increased productivity.
• Ensure the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the BMA’s policies and procedures.

Closing date: 22 July 2026

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree at NQF 7 in Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit or related field as recognised by SAQA.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years’ Experience in Internal Auditing, of which 3 years should be at supervisory level

Professional registration or license requirements

• Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) OR
• Professional Internal Auditor (PIA)

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License

Knowledge

• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• National Treasury Regulations
• King Governance Code
• PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations
• Understanding of legislation and prescripts applicable to public entities
• Global Internal Audit Standards
• Thorough knowledge of (Generally Recognized Accounting Practice ) GRAP
• Border Management Authority Act,2020.