Position Overview<\/p>\n
\tThe purpose of the role is to serve as the strategic and operational advisor to the Auditor-General (AG), ensuring alignment between AG\u2019s priorities and organizational execution of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA). The role drives and manages strategic priorities effectively, fostering collaboration across portfolios, and enhances decision-making through data-driven insights.<\/p>\n
AG Strategic Support and Executive Advisory<\/p>\n
\tDrives strategic alignment across the AGSA by translating the AG\u2019s priorities into clear organisational actions and integrated planning frameworks.
\n\tEnables high\u2011quality executive decision\u2011making through strategic insights, real\u2011time intelligence, and rigorous analysis of emerging issues and systemic risks.
\n\tLeads cross\u2011functional coordination, ensuring seamless execution of strategic initiatives, inter\u2011portfolio collaboration and the removal of operational barriers.
\n\tStrengthens organisational governance by overseeing compliance, performance monitoring, and effective representation in governance structures and committees.
\n\tOrchestrates the AG\u2019s office operations to ensure efficient workflow, prioritisation and effective information management across administrative, financial and operational domains.
\n\tPrepares and quality\u2011assures executive communication, including strategic reports, submissions, briefings and organisational performance documents.
\n\tProvides project leadership for AG\u2011led and high\u2011impact initiatives, ensuring clear objectives, disciplined tracking, risk management and timely delivery.
\n\tOptimises the AG\u2019s strategic bandwidth by proactively managing engagements, workflow and operational demands, enabling focus on national oversight priorities.<\/p>\n
Reputation and Crisis Management<\/p>\n
\tLeads crisis communication and reputational risk mitigation, ensuring strategic, timely and coordinated responses to complex stakeholder issues.
\n\tOversees and quality\u2011assures high\u2011stakes communication in collaboration for the AG, including speeches, strategic content, executive briefings and external engagements.
\n\tActs as a trusted delegate for the Auditor\u2011General, providing authoritative representation in high\u2011level forums, parliamentary platforms and critical public sector engagements.
\n\tPositions the AGSA as a thought leader by representing the institution at key industry events, conferences and national dialogues.
\n\tChampions the AGSA\u2019s brand and visibility strategy, reinforcing institutional credibility and strengthening stakeholder confidence.
\n\tManages end\u2011to\u2011end preparation of executive communication, including reports, submissions, pitch decks and strategic narratives.
\n\tEnsures the AG is fully briefed and prepared for all engagements by managing the flow of documentation, insights and pre\u2011meeting intelligence.
\n\tOversees strategic events and public\u2011facing platforms, ensuring alignment with AGSA messaging, standards and stakeholder expectations.
\n\tStrengthens institutional reputation through consistent, strategic and values\u2011aligned communication across all AG\u2011led platforms.<\/p>\n
International participation and engagement<\/p>\n
\tLeads the development and execution of the AGSA\u2019s international engagement strategy, strengthening the institution\u2019s global footprint and long\u2011term influencing capability.
\n\tManages high\u2011level communication and correspondence with Supreme Audit Institutions and international stakeholders on behalf of the AG.
\n\tOversees AGSA commitments within INTOSAI, AFROSAI and related bodies, ensuring effective participation, compliance and contribution to global working groups.
\n\tSupports the AG in fulfilling oversight responsibilities as host of the AFROSAI\u2011E Secretariat and other regional governance mandates.
\n\tFacilitates organisation to global professional standards by coordinating the flow of updates, emerging pronouncements and developments in public\u2011sector auditing, and ensuring that relevant teams are equipped.
\n\tCoordinates AGSA\u2019s participation in influential global audit forums, enabling subject\u2011matter experts and portfolio leaders to represent the institution effectively, strengthen thought leadership, and contribute to international dialogues.
\n\tActs as a technical advisor to the AG on international governance and INTOSAI matters, providing strategic insights and expert recommendations.
\n\tLeads the coordination of key international programmes, projects and knowledge\u2011exchange initiatives, ensuring impactful participation and outcomes.
\n\tProvides real\u2011time intelligence on global trends, risks and geopolitical developments, informing strategic decisions impacting public\u2011sector accountability.
\n\tDevelops strategic risk\u2011mitigation approaches to safeguard AGSA\u2019s reputation and influence in international and regional forums.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Management<\/p>\n
\tServes as the strategic interface between the AG and key institutions, ensuring cohesive engagement and alignment across the public sector ecosystem.
\n\tCreates strategic linkages between domestic and international stakeholder initiatives and AGSA priorities, enhancing organisational visibility, credibility and impact.
\n\tBuilds and sustains high\u2011value relationships with Chapter 9 institutions, government entities, civil society, private\u2011sector leaders and oversight bodies.
\n\tCultivates strong regional and global partnerships, leveraging networks for benchmarking, knowledge exchange and institutional development.
\n\tPositions the AGSA as a thought leader by facilitating collaboration on standards, methodologies and sector\u2011wide improvements across peer institutions.
\n\tCoordinates stakeholder engagements and ensures follow\u2011through on commitments, decisions and collaborative actions.
\n\tQuality\u2011assures submissions to the AG and tracks implementation of decisions, resolutions and governance outcomes.
\n\tManages key interactions and logistics for AG\u2011led engagements, meetings, business reviews and strategic dialogues.<\/p>\n
People Management<\/p>\n
\tSteer the strategic people agenda of the Office of the AG, ensuring that workforce planning, capability development and organisational capacity align with the AG\u2019s priorities.
\n\tDrive an enabling culture by setting clear expectations, monitoring delivery across all functional areas and intervening decisively to remove barriers to execution and strengthen organisational effectiveness.
\n\tProvide visionary leadership that inspires excellence, offering guidance, direction and mentorship that elevates team performance and builds leadership capability across the Office of the AG.
\n\tOversee resource optimisation and budget stewardship for the Office of the AG, ensuring that people\u2011related investments are efficient, strategic and yield measurable value.<\/p>\n
Financial Management<\/p>\n
\tEnsure Office of the AG deliverables are executed economically, efficiently and effectively
\n\tDevelop and effectively manage the Office of the AG budget and financial performance targets
\n\tProvide input on opportunities to improve efficiencies in the organisation\u2019s business operations and other innovations<\/p>\n
Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD\u2019s)<\/p>\n
\tPerform and\/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated in the role profile description as and when required<\/p>\n
Formal Education:<\/p>\n
\tThis position requires a post-graduate qualification at Level 8. Masters in public administration, Business Management or equivalent master\u2019s in public administration with relevant Professional Body registration will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of 10 years\u2019 executive leadership experience in an auditing, public sector or commerce environment. Proven track record and experience with leading and driving corporate strategy, strategic operations, business operations and stakeholder relations.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.agsa.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.agsa.co.za<\/p>\n
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