Technical Assistant: Material Irregularity and Compliance Methodology

Listing reference: agsa_000132
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Auditing/Accounting
Job category: Other Accounting, Auditing
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The purpose of the role is to support the team responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the AGSA’s audit methodology for assessing compliance with legislation and managing the Material Irregularity (MI) process in terms of the Public Audit Act. The role also supports AGSA’s MI reporting through the analysis of MI-related information and contributes to the preparation of the General Report and other internal and external reports, with a strong focus on reporting and insights.
Job description

Strategic Function
  • Provide support in the implementation and achievement of the business unit balance scorecard objective
Product management
 
Collect, validate and analyse information to support research initiatives, technical queries and MI reporting requirements

Conduct research and benchmarking activities to support the enhancement of audit methodologies, reporting processes and technical guidance

Assist in the development, review and maintenance of technical methodologies, policies, procedures, guidance documents, tools and templates

Coordinate consultations with product champions, subject matter experts and key stakeholders to obtain input on proposed methodologies, processes and technical guidance

Compile and present research findings, stakeholder feedback and recommendations in clear, concise reports for management consideration

Prepare and maintain accurate project records, including meeting agendas, minutes, action trackers and progress reports

Ensure the accuracy, completeness and consistency of technical documentation, research outputs and reporting information

Contribute to the preparation of MI-related reports, including analysis, data consolidation and inputs for the General Report and other internal and external reports

Support the development, enhancement and maintenance of data collection methodologies, tools and templates for the General Report (GR), Material Irregularity (MI) reporting and other reporting initiatives

Facilitate the timely collection of accurate and complete reporting information from Audit Business Units (ABUs), subject matter experts and other stakeholders
 
Validate, analyse and interpret MI and related data to identify transversal trends, themes, risks and emerging issues for inclusion in reports

Provide analytical, content development and drafting support for the preparation of the General Report and other internal and external reports

Prepare high-quality presentation materials, briefing notes and reporting packs for management, governance structures and stakeholder engagements

Identify and recommend improvements to reporting processes, data quality standards, reporting methodologies and related controls to enhance reporting efficiency and effectiveness

Review reporting inputs and outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness and alignment with AGSA reporting requirements and standards

Provide timely and accurate technical guidance to Audit Business Units (ABUs) on audit methodologies, Material Irregularity (MI) matters and reporting processes

Track, manage and maintain records of technical support requests, ensuring enquiries are resolved and escalated appropriately

Prepare and provide regular updates, analyses and status reports on technical, methodology and reporting matters for management

Assist in drafting and coordinating responses to technical queries, consultations and stakeholder requests

Develop and disseminate technical information, guidance notes, communication materials and updates to relevant stakeholders

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of technical training sessions, workshops and knowledge-sharing forums

Assist the technical learning team in the development, maintenance and delivery of learning interventions and training materials

Maintain and update technical resources, guidance materials and knowledge repositories to ensure accessibility and relevance.
 
Stakeholder Management
 
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Co-ordinate stakeholder engagements/ meetings for the management team and ensure proper record keeping
 
Actively participate in technical discussions as required including BU subcommittees

Provide support with the packaging of information to be used in a knowledge sharing setup on audit insights, research findings and general knowledge

Manage the feedback process to stakeholders by tracking all queries received, getting the relevant information and formulating appropriate responses according to the approved protocol
 
People Management
 
Manage own performance to drive productivity

Participate and/ or take lead in the business unit transformation/culture plans

Provide support to the management team regarding centre management and other people related task
 
Financial Management
 
Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures

Manage supply chain processes within scope of work
 
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)
 
Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments delegated by the Business Unit Leader not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required

Minimum requirements

Formal Education
CA (SA) / RGA/ ACCA
 
Experience
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience (with a minimum of 1
    Year post articles in a specialized area).
The following will serve as an added advantage:
• Experience/ exposure on Material Irregularity process or Reportable Irregularities
• Experience in technical report writing
• Experience with business information systems

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