SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR is a South African government vacancy at Department of Basic Education (DBE). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria. | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Submitted via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email your application at HigherApplications@dbe.gov.za/ LowerApplications@dbe.gov.za. Please visit the Department of Education’s website at www.education.gov.za or the Department of Public Service and Administration vacancy circulars at www.dpsa.gov.za
Branch
Office of the Director-General.
Directorate
Internal Audit, Risk Management and Investigation
Salary
R413 001.per annum. (Level 8)
Centre
Pretoria.
Requirements
- The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA in Accounting /Auditing/ Internal Auditing.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Internal Auditing or External Auditing;
- Knowledge and skills in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Accounting and Corporate Governance;
- A minimum of one (1) year exposure in supervision on junior staff;
- Exposure to Public Service legislation, policies and procedures;
- Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors and drivers’ licence;
- Computer Skills (MS Office);
- Benchmarking and networking skills are required to be abreast with current developments in the field of auditing.
Duties
- The successful candidate will be responsible for Conducting audit projects from planning to reporting;
- Assisting in evaluating the department’s governance, risk management and controls processes;
- Conducting audits to determine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls in accordance with the methodology;
- Contributing to the achievement of the internal audit coverage plan;
- Collecting information and participating in the compiling reports to the accounting officer and audit committee;
- Keeping up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment.
Enquiries
Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
Department Notes
Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification. The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (ONLY). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview. Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.
Notes
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Directorate: Internal Audit, Risk Management and Investigation
SALARY : R413 001.per annum. (Level 8)
CENTRE : Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : The applicant must be in possession of a three (3) year relevant post matric qualification (NQF level 6) or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
in Accounting /Auditing/ Internal Auditing. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Internal Auditing or External Auditing; Knowledge and skills in
Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Accounting and Corporate Governance;
A minimum of one (1) year exposure in supervision on junior staff; Exposure to
Public Service legislation, policies and procedures; Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors and drivers’ licence; Computer Skills (MS Office);
Benchmarking and networking skills are required to be abreast with current developments in the field of auditing.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for Conducting audit projects from planning to reporting; Assisting in evaluating the department’s governance, risk
management and controls processes; Conducting audits to determine and evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of controls in accordance
with the methodology; Contributing to the achievement of the internal audit coverage plan; Collecting information and participating in the compiling reports
to the accounting officer and audit committee; Keeping up to date with new developments in the internal audit environment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Kumalo Tel No: (012) 357 3398/ Ms N Monyela (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa (012) 357 4291.
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s
suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The successful candidate
must sign an annual performance agreement, annually disclose their financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.