Audit Manager
Listing reference: agsa_000094
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 24 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: East London
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven professional to lead a portfolio of audits and manage multiple audit teams across the full audit lifecycle, from planning and execution through to reporting. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality, value-adding audits that comply with auditing standards and relevant legislation, while contributing to the successful execution of the AGSA strategy.
The successful candidate will provide strong leadership, stakeholder management, and quality oversight to ensure audit outcomes that enhance accountability, strengthen governance, and create meaningful impact within the public sector environment.
Job description
Strategic Function
- Provide support with the implementation of the BSC initiatives within the BU.
Product Management
- Compliance with all the requirements of international standard on auditing and AGSA methodology which include but not limited to;
Audit Planning:
- Conduct research in order to gain an understanding of the auditee’s business environment including identification of audit risks and mitigation thereof.
- Manage the audit objectives, audit approach, focus areas and criteria with the audit team in line with AGSA audit strategy
- Identify the resources required and recommend to SM the relevant audit team including appointment of specialist staff or contract out.
- Plan and scope the audit assignment effectively and ensure that appropriate audit components/sections are allocated to the audit team in line with their skill level and areas for development.
Audit Execution:
- Regular review of the audit working papers in line with the audit methodology and standards and conducting on the job training/coaching training for staff members at lower levels.
- Review errors identified during the audit and any other relevant audit documents and ensure that adequate reporting on uncorrected misstatements by lower levels.
- Liaise with the management of the auditee on a regular basis through audit steering committee and ensure timely communication of audit findings to the auditee
Audit Reporting:
- Review reporting working papers, audit and management report to ensure that it is written in compliance with relevant audit and quality standards and discuss findings with SM
- Accurate capturing of the audit outcomes and populate the required information for the general report.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strategic and value adding partnerships with key stakeholders in the auditees to ensure support during the audit process.
- Scanning the environment to ensure clear understanding of auditees business and update the SM with any potential problems identified.
- Update the stakeholder information on MIS.
- Assist in the preparation of presentations on audit reports to SCOPA and parliamentary committees.
People Management
- Manage the performance of the team including contracted in staff and ensure that the team is productive and will contribute to achievement of organisational goals.
- Implement initiatives for creation of talent pipeline and succession planning.
- Provide on the job training, coaching, mentorship and support to the team
- Ensure that Trainee Auditors receive adequate and relevant exposure on audit components to ensure compliance with SAICA requirements.
- Support the implementation of the People plan initiatives to attract and retain competent staff.
Financial management and operational management
- Monitor own and team recoverability and manage resources to comply with budget targets.
- Responsible to follow up with debtors, processing of invoices and monitoring of CWC budgets.
- Provide inputs in compilation of the centre budget and manage budget for the allocated projects.
- Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
Minimum requirements
Formal Education
- Minimum qualification of CA (SA), ACCA or RGA.
Experience
- Minimum 6 years’ experience with at least 3 years’ post articles experience operating at an assistant/middle manager level.
Closing Statement
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.
To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.
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
Closing date: 24 July 2026
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsucess
The AGSA is not responsible for the verification of data provided and shall not be liable for any errors, factual, transcription or otherwise, contained in the information posted. Therefore, ensure that your online application and CV is correct, accurate and up to date.
To successfully upload documents on the career site, ensure that the document name does not contain any special characters.
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
Closing date: 24 July 2026
NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within four weeks, kindly consider your application unsucess