: Senior Technical Manager - Material Irregularities and Compliance
Listing reference: agsa_000127
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The AGSA is eager to attract a talented, experienced professional for a Senior Technical Management position within the Reporting and Methodology Business Unit. At senior management level, the successful candidate will manage a team of technical specialist to research, develop and maintain the AGSA methodology for the audit of compliance with legislation and the material irregularity process. “Material irregularities” is defined in the Public Audit Act and is a concept similar to reportable irregularities.
Job description
At this level, the successful candidate will be required to play a significant strategic role at a business and
organisational level and will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the public sector and
auditing profession in support of the AGSA goals and to benefit the public sector in general. Applicants who will
be considered should operate with high levels of excellence and meet stringent deadlines.
This opportunity requires an individual that will establish, develop and manage a team of diverse and dynamic
technical professionals.
Minimum requirements
It will be required of the successful candidate to meet the following requirements:
· CA (SA) or RGA with a legal qualification or experience in legal matters in the context of an audit environment
· At least a minimum of eight (8) years’ accumulative experience with a minimum five (5) years post article experience
· Knowledge of public sector legislation is a requirement.
Should you have experience in research and development of guidance on auditing and/or legal interpretations matters it will be an advantage. It will also be an advantage should you have experience in reportable irregularities or material irregularities.
Closing Statement
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce.
Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
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