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The Auditor-General of South Africa ("AGSA") is established in terms of section 181(1) (e) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No.108 of 1996) as a state institution supporting the constitutional democracy. The constitutional functions of the AGSA are set out in … read moresection 188 of the Constitution and sections 4 of the Public Audit Act (Act No. 25 of 2004). Resolution A/66/209 adopted by the United Nations General Assembly further endorses the independence of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs). The AGSA annually produces audit reports on all government departments, public entities, municipalities and public institutions. Over and above these entity-specific reports, the audit outcomes are analysed in general reports that cover both the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) cycles. In addition, reports on discretionary audits, performance audit, and other special audits are also produced. The Auditor-General tables reports to the legislature with a direct interest in the audit, namely Parliament, provincial legislature or municipal councils. These reports are then used in accordance with their own rules and procedures for oversight. 300 Middel Street, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria, SA
Roles & Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategic Function
Contributes to the formulation and implementation of organisational strategic initiatives.
Develop the BU BSC and direct the implementation of the BU operational strategies and plans.
Jointly accountable and responsible in assisting the BUL in visualising and co-creating strategic direction for the Business Unit in line with the AGSA organisational strategies.
Product Management
Management of material irregularities:
Oversee the MI processes and procedures in line with the PAA act, MI regulations policy and procedures;
Provide strategic direction for MI operations which includes the monitoring of the implementation of the MI processes.
Facilitate a process that leads to consistent and impartial decision- making in line with legislative requirements.
Oversee the process of proper recording of key decisions taken during the MI process by means of a user-friendly case management system.
Ensure that assignment and/or engagements associated with the MI processes are adequately planned, resourced and performed in accordance with the MI regulations and policy.
Provide support to the ABUs against potential threats and intimidation through segregation of the audit process from the MI process.
Ensure MI submissions are prepared, signed-off and circulated to MI committee members in advance
Provide guidance on recommended approach to be taken on MIs,
e.g. referral, remedial or investigation. Assist in drafting recommendations, remedial action or scope of investigation
Act as technical advisor during MI committee meetings.
Ensure the decisions of the MI committee are implemented and can provide context of decisions made to RABUs.
Provide guidance on type of evidence to support the MI and engage with public bodies on the type of evidence which can be gathered as part of the audit process.
Provide guidance on quantification of losses and the underlying assumptions which can be applied.
Facilitate the referral process to public bodies
Facilitate the issuing of certificates of Debt (CoD).
Ensure quality delivery of critical reports such as accountability reports for internal stakeholders, Parliament and relevant legislatures. Where appropriate, these reports must include relevant data and trend analysis.
Design/redesign and implement case management software (CMS) tool to support the MI process.
Design and implement a database of the relevant public bodies.
Implement adequate actions and safeguards in the MI process to minimise the organisational litigation risk
Stakeholder Management
Drive the strategic initiative of visibility through effective internal and external engagements.
Continued interaction with all the users of the CMS tool and ensure timeous and credible reporting.
Interact with and establish partnerships with the appropriate public bodies.
Draft and enter into memorandum of understanding and service level memorandum with various public bodies.
Workshop the Public Audit Act (PAA) referral process with various public bodies.
Interact with relevant oversight structures and relevant committees.
Implement and render a fully-fledged secretariat function to the MI Committee and Advisory Committee on Material Irregularities.
People Management
Inspire, motivate and empower staff to be accountable for decisions on challenges that impact on the BU’s performance against strategic objectives.
Communicate balance scorecard requirements during vision achievement/ organisation alignment and other sessions and address staff on matters affecting the BU reputation and performance.
Develop and facilitate implementation of People Plan.
Ensure timely and quality decisions are taken and communicated to both internal and external stakeholders.
Facilitate and monitor the implementation of BU transformation strategies.
Drive Vision achievement/ organisation alignment through impact driven strategic conversations with internal staff on an on-going basis.
Ensure effective training programme is maintained for IBU staff
Implement BU initiatives to improve culture and staff engagement.
Financial & Operational Management
Ensure that BU deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively.
Develop and effectively manage the BU budget and financial performance targets.
Provide input on the opportunities to improve efficiencies of the organisation’s business operations and other innovation.
Contribute to the content and the delivery of AGSA reports such as Quarterly reports and the MI reports tabled by the auditor general
Facilitate coordination and implementation of change / improvement interventions.
Other Responsibilities
Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.
Manage the CMS system and support to the AGSA.
Formal Qualification
Minimum qualification of an LLB Degree or CA(SA)/RGA
Experience
Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience (post qualification) of which at least 5 years should have been at Senior Management / Higher level in Auditing/Investigative/forensic environment
Forensic expert with auditing and legal experience will be an added advantage
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