The Department of Small Business Development invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Senior Internal Auditor vacancy based in Pretoria. This opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in internal auditing, financial statement auditing, information systems auditing, IT controls, data analytics and audit reporting.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Small Business Development |
| Closing Date | 07 August 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Post Title | Senior Internal Auditor |
| Reference Number | SIA |
| Salary | R413 001 per annum |
| Application Method | |
| Application Email | recruitment5@dsbd.gov.za |
Senior Internal Auditor Ref No: SIA
Salary: R413 001 per annum
Centre: Pretoria
Reference Number: SIA
Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or BCom Degree at NQF Level 7 in Auditing, Accounting, Information Systems, IT Auditing or an equivalent related qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in Internal Auditing, auditing financial statements and information systems auditing.
Experience must include IT controls, data analytics and systems environments.
Applicants must have knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Institute of Internal Auditors standards and guidelines.
A postgraduate qualification in Auditing, Accounting or IT Auditing will be an added advantage.
Professional certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor or Certified Internal Auditor will be an added advantage.
Experience in auditing financial systems and IT environments, including conducting IT audits, will also be an added advantage.
Applicants must have Microsoft Office package skills.
Required competencies include verbal and written communication, customer or client focus, service delivery systems, analytical thinking, research skills, presentation skills, problem-solving, planning and organising and data analysis.
Duties
The successful candidate will plan internal audits by conducting business understanding of the audit subject.
Duties include conducting risk analysis, identifying risks, considering applicable legislative frameworks and determining audit scope and focus areas.
The candidate will execute internal audits by conducting control adequacy assessments, sampling procedures and developing audit programmes for approval by the audit manager.
The successful candidate will execute audit procedures and communicate exceptions to management.
Additional duties include developing draft audit reports, convening exit meetings and presenting findings.
The candidate will prepare audit summaries for stakeholders, highlight risk areas and track processes.
The role also includes supporting audit committee processes, maintaining audit working papers and records, coordinating responses to internal and external stakeholders and participating in audit administration activities.
Enquiries
Recruitment Office
Tel: 012 394 5286 / 43097
How to Apply
Applicants must submit applications by email to:
Applicants must quote the reference number in the email subject line as follows:
REF NO: SIA
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Small Business Development official website.
Application Documents
Applications must include:
A fully completed and signed Z83 form
A recent comprehensive CV
Acceptable document formats are MS Word and PDF.
Copies of qualifications, identity document and other relevant documents must only be submitted by shortlisted candidates.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 07 August 2026 at 16:00.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applicants must quote the correct reference number.
All non-South African citizens will be required to submit proof of permanent residence in South Africa when shortlisted.
Personnel suitability checks will be conducted during the selection process.
Applicants may be required to provide consent for access to their social media accounts.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants are not contacted within one month after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
Appointments will be made in line with the Department of Small Business Development Employment Equity Plan.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement within three months of appointment.
The successful candidate must complete a financial interest declaration form within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.
The Department reserves the right not to fill or to withdraw any advertised post.
Applicants must use the new Z83 application form effective from 01 January 2021.