Performance Auditor: Infrastructure (Northern Cape)

Requirement OverviewTo utilise the specialist expertise / knowledge to plan, execute and report on a range of audits (both integration and stand-alone performance audits) in an effective and efficient manner and ensure that the audit work is executed in compliance with the applicable quality standards.Roles & ResponsibilitiesAudit functional areasPlanning Assist in the planning of audit plans for both integration and performance auditsExecution Execute audit / technical procedures according to principles and applicable auditing standardsCollect and analyse data and information for audit and other assignment purposesAnalyse budgets and annual financial statementsObtain appropriate and factually correct audit evidenceIn collaboration with audit team, execute technical audit procedures on selected audits either in the infrastructure field or other relevant areasConsistently update the manager on the status of the selected auditsComplete audit working papersAttend steering committee meetings (at least two per audit; first and final steering committee meetings) with departments and related senior managementAssessing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities on infrastructure projects (applicable to infrastructure field)Assessing cost analysis for infrastructure projectsReview risk assessments, value management and cost control reports on selected projectsAnalyzing the costings for tenders awarded by government departments on selected projectsAnalyzing outcomes and writing detailed and high impact audit reports on audited projectsReporting Identify and draft audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areasIdentify root causes and effects of audit findings, problems and challenges with government systems, programmes and service delivery areasKnowledge sharing (audit insights, key risks from research and general knowledge)Contribute to compiling high-quality impactful reportsContribute to compiling high-impact and relevant recommendations on government programmes or audit focus areasContribute to developing best practices/guidelinesResearch and Development Conduct research on audit themes arising from government priorities/programmesAnalyse the data and provide a report on identified themesStakeholder engagementsBuild and maintain an effective relationship with auditors, auditees and other internal / external stakeholdersAssist with the integration of performance audit procedures at regularity auditMaintain visibility at regularity audit for effective interactionSupport initiatives of sharing insights, risks and experiencesSupport initiatives within the BU to market performance audit productsFinancial managementManage own productivity and recoverabilityAccount accurately for own expenditureManage budget effectively for audit that they are specifically assigned toAd-hoc duties (Applicable to All JD’s)Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when requiredSkills, Experience & EducationQualifications: Degree/BTech in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or any approved built environmentPost graduate qualification will be an added advantageProfessional registration:Registration (as candidate) with a relevant professional body will be an added advantageExperience:Minimum 3 years of experience required in infrastructure/built environment fieldPublic sector knowledge or exposure to government infrastructure projects will be advantageousThe following Requirements are Mandatory:Valid drivers licenceTravelling and overnight stay when necessaryClosing StatementThe 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.