Internal Auditor at Public Protector South Africa

Internal Auditor at Public Protector South Africa

Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference: PPSA 01/07/2026
Remuneration: R487 197.00 – R573 897.00 per annum plus benefits

Role Overview:
Reporting to the Manager: Internal Audit, the successful incumbent is accountable
to conduct IT audits per the annual audit plan.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Auditing/ Information Technology/
  Computer Sciences/ Commerce 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 would be advantageous.
• ISACA or IIA membership would be advantageous.
• Relevant 4 years’ IT auditing experience including IT General Controls Reviews
  and Application Controls Review.
• IT auditing experience gained in a Large Company and/or auditing
  or advisory firm with a similar size to PPSA will be advantageous.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies:

• Planning, organising and coordinating.
• Personal mastery.
• Judgment and decision making.
• Ethics and values.
• Client service orientation.
• IT General Controls Reviews and Application Controls Review is essential Data
  analytics.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Data analytics experience is essential.
• SAP auditing experience will be an advantage.
• Network security/ vulnerable testing experience will be an advantage.
• Experience using Teammate to document audit work will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of IT Audit frameworks (for e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO2700 etc.)
• Knowledge of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal
  Auditing.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Attributes

• Transparency
• Accountability
• Courtesy
• Team player
• Integrity

Enquiries: Ms Minah Molokomme @ tel (012) 366-7144

Note: All appointments will be made in terms of the Public Protector Act and a 12-month probation period which may be extended to 18 months will be applicable. The successful candidates will be expected to sign the secrecy declaration form and a performance agreement within 2 months of accepting the position.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit their portfolios of evidence (POEs). Successful candidates will have to undergo security clearance and vetting.

The Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to fill the vacancy.

Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter with a detailed CV, 3 contactable references, copies of qualifications, a valid Driver’s License and ID document. Applications
not complying with the above requirements will be disqualified.

Correspondence will be limited to the short-listed candidates. Should you not be contacted within 2 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

The Public Protector South Africa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of represantivity (race, gender and disability).

Please direct your application, stating the relevant reference number as follows to the following email address: applications01@pprotect.org

CLOSING DATE: 17 July 2026 at 16:30

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