Public Protector South Africa invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Internal Auditor: IT Audit vacancy based at Head Office in Pretoria. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in IT auditing, IT general controls, application controls, data analytics, SAP auditing, audit reporting and stakeholder management.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Public Protector South Africa |
| Post Title | Internal Auditor: IT Audit |
| Reference Number | PPSA 01/07/2026 |
| Closing Date | 17 July 2026 at 16:30 |
| Location | Head Office, Pretoria |
| Remuneration | R487 197.00 – R573 897.00 per annum plus benefits |
| Application Method | |
| Application Email | applications01@pprotect.org |
Internal Auditor: IT Audit Ref No: PPSA 01/07/2026
Role Overview
The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Internal Audit and will be responsible for conducting IT audits in line with the approved annual audit plan.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Auditing, Information Technology, Computer Sciences, Commerce or a related qualification.
Certifications such as CISA, CGEIT, CRISC or CISM will be an added advantage.
SAP qualifications or certifications will be an added advantage.
Certification in data analytics will be advantageous.
ISACA or IIA membership will be advantageous.
Applicants must have four years’ relevant IT auditing experience, including IT General Controls Reviews and Application Controls Review.
IT auditing experience gained in a large company, auditing firm or advisory firm of a similar size to Public Protector South Africa will be advantageous.
Technical and Behavioural Competencies
Applicants must have experience in IT General Controls Reviews and Application Controls Review.
Data analytics experience is essential.
SAP auditing experience will be an advantage.
Network security or vulnerability testing experience will be an advantage.
Experience using Teammate to document audit work will be an advantage.
Applicants must have knowledge of IT audit frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL and ISO 27000.
Applicants must have knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Applicants must be computer literate in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Required competencies include planning, organising, coordinating, personal mastery, judgement and decision-making, ethics and values, client service orientation, report writing and presentation skills.
Attributes
Applicants must demonstrate transparency, accountability, courtesy, teamwork and integrity.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for audit management, conducting audits, reporting and stakeholder management.
Audit Management
The Internal Auditor: IT Audit will develop audit plans and prepare notification letters to clients in line with the approved annual audit plan.
Duties include conducting preliminary surveys on areas or processes to be audited, preparing audit planning memoranda, preparing process flows and system descriptions, preparing risk and controls matrices and evaluating the adequacy of controls.
The candidate will also prepare audit programmes based on preliminary survey outcomes and submit planning documents to the IT Audit Manager for review.
Additional duties include conducting introductory meetings with auditees, preparing audit files, cross-referencing working papers to audit evidence, applying feedback from seniors or supervisors, preparing quality audit files in line with IIA standards and audit methodology, and recommending controls in line with relevant laws, regulations and National Treasury frameworks.
Conduct Audits
The successful candidate will conduct audits according to the audit programme and provide reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of controls.
Duties include documenting working papers, cross-referencing evidence, downloading data from audited systems and performing data analysis using auditing software such as ACL.
The candidate will draft audit findings supported by valid audit evidence, identify root causes and provide practical recommendations.
Additional duties include discussing findings with auditees during audits, submitting draft audit findings to the IT Audit Manager, responding to review notes and conducting follow-ups on previous audit findings.
Reporting
The successful candidate will draft audit reports with findings supported by valid audit evidence.
Duties include identifying root causes, providing practical recommendations, attending to Audit Manager review notes, obtaining management comments and action plans, conducting exit meetings with auditees and preparing meeting minutes.
The candidate will also identify and report on standard criteria by referencing applicable Acts, regulations and policies that may have been contravened.
Additional duties include supporting the development of functional reporting systems for management, project or performance reporting, and regularly submitting progress updates to inform management decisions.
Stakeholder Management
The successful candidate will support proactive and progressive relationships with key stakeholders.
Duties include responding to enquiries and requests for information from internal and external stakeholders.
The candidate will also support relationships with vendors, service providers and procurement teams to ensure relevant procured items are invoiced and paid on time.
How to Apply
Applications must include a covering letter, detailed CV, three contactable references, copies of qualifications, a valid driver’s licence and ID document.
To apply and access more details, visit the Public Protector South Africa official website.
Applications must be emailed to:
Applicants must state the relevant reference number in their application.
Enquiries
Ms Minah Molokomme
Tel: 012 366 7144
Public Protector South Africa
Tel: 012 366 7000
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 July 2026 at 16:30.
Applications that do not comply with the stated requirements will be disqualified.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their portfolios of evidence.
Successful candidates will undergo security clearance and vetting.
All appointments will be made in terms of the Public Protector Act.
A 12-month probation period will apply and may be extended to 18 months.
Successful candidates will be expected to sign a secrecy declaration form and a performance agreement within two months of accepting the position.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants are not contacted within two months, they should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill the vacancy.
Public Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to representivity in terms of race, gender and disability.