Business Unit Leader: Regularity Audit
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
Strategic Leadership
- Drive the implementation of AGSA’s long-term strategy within the business unit.
- Develop, oversee and monitor the Business Unit Balanced Scorecard.
- Embed AGSA’s organisational values and promote a culture of accountability, performance and ethical leadership.
Audit and Operational Excellence
- Oversee audit operations in line with applicable standards, policies and quality requirements.
- Ensure effective planning, resourcing and execution of audit engagements.
- Lead and provide oversight on complex and high-risk audits.
- Ensure the quality and timely sign-off of audit outputs.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Engage with oversight structures, committees and key governance stakeholders.
- Strengthen partnerships with relevant firms, institutions and professional bodies.
- Promote and protect the AGSA brand and reputation.
People Leadership
- Drive talent management, succession planning and leadership development within the business unit.
- Foster an inclusive, ethical and high-performance culture.
- Ensure compliance with training office accreditation requirements and support professional development.
Financial and Business Management
- Manage the financial sustainability of the business unit.
- Oversee budgets, resources and performance targets.
- Drive operational efficiency, innovation and continuous improvement.
Key Competencies
- Strategic leadership and execution.
- Stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
- Financial and business acumen.
- Governance, audit and assurance expertise.
- People leadership and talent development.
- Sound judgement, ethical leadership and decision-making.
- Ability to lead in a complex, high-performance environment.
Why Join AGSA
This is an opportunity to lead at a national level and make a meaningful contribution to strengthening governance, accountability and public sector performance in South Africa.
As a Business Unit Leader, you will play a critical role in advancing AGSA’s mandate and enabling impactful audit outcomes that support democracy and public trust.
Application
Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply by submitting their CV and supporting documentation through the prescribed AGSA recruitment process.
Closing Statement
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This appointment is subject to the preferred candidate obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
We embrace and committed in achieving employment equity within the organisation.
Auditor General welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
Minimum requirements
Qualifications
- CA(SA), RGA or ACCA.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience.
- At least 6 years’ experience at senior management or executive level.