ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDITOR is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 30 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.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Director-General CD: Internal Audit Dir: Forensic Investigations and Quality Assurance
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
- An NQF level 7 qualification in Accounting / Auditing (Internal or External Auditing /Forensic Investigations/ Fraud Examination) / LLB Degree (forensic stream).
- Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Auditing/ Forensic Investigations.
- The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
- A post graduate qualification in Auditing/Investigations/Forensic Auditing or certification as a CFE, CIA, CA, FP(SA) will serve as an added advantage.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP), Protected Disclosures Act (PDA), Prevention Organised Crimes Act (POCA), Protection of Access to information Act (PAIA), Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Anti- Corruption and Fraud Prevention measures and other public service legislative framework.
- Computer Literacy.
- Efficient communication skills both (Written and Verbal).
- Presentation and analytical skills.
- People Management.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Administrative, clerical procedures and systems.
- Knowledge of government financial systems.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Willingness to work long/extended hours.
Duties
- Conduct fraud awareness campaigns.
- Conduct forensic investigations on assigned cases in compliance with the approved forensic investigations methodology and ACFE standards.
- Report on investigation results accordingly.
- Represent the Department by testifying in disciplinary, criminal or civil recovery proceedings when required.
- Supervise and review the work of forensic investigation teams.
- Provide guidance on investigative approach to forensic investigations teams.
- Monitor forensic investigation teams’ work progress ensuring compliance with project timelines.
- Prepare, consolidate and keep investigation progress/status reports up to date for monthly and quarterly reporting to management and relevant committees.
- Follow-up on implementation of investigation recommendations.
- Liaise with other directorates and law-enforcement agencies on referred matters.
- Ensure constant update of Team-mate files and compliance with Quality Assurance standards/requirements.
- Ensure proper case administration on the Team-mate audit system.
- Provide input and contribute to the development and implementation of the Department’s Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption strategy.
- Assist the Directorate with Financial management, management of Human Resources, Project Management and Performance Management.
Enquiries
Ms SR Toto Tel No: (012) 336 8228
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Branch: Director-General
CD: Internal Audit
Dir: Forensic Investigations and Quality Assurance
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 7 qualification in Accounting / Auditing (Internal or External Auditing /Forensic Investigations/ Fraud Examination) / LLB Degree (forensic
stream). Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in Auditing/ Forensic
Investigations. The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license. A post graduate qualification in Auditing/Investigations/Forensic Auditing or
certification as a CFE, CIA, CA, FP(SA) will serve as an added advantage.
Sound knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act,
Treasury Regulations, Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP),
Protected Disclosures Act (PDA), Prevention Organised Crimes Act (POCA),
Protection of Access to information Act (PAIA), Public Service Anti-Corruption
Strategy and Anti- Corruption and Fraud Prevention measures and other public service legislative framework. Computer Literacy. Efficient communication
skills both (Written and Verbal). Presentation and analytical skills. People
Management. Problem solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Administrative, clerical procedures and systems. Knowledge of
government financial systems. Willingness and ability to travel. Willingness to work long/extended hours.
DUTIES : Conduct fraud awareness campaigns. Conduct forensic investigations on assigned cases in compliance with the approved forensic investigations
methodology and ACFE standards. Report on investigation results accordingly.
Represent the Department by testifying in disciplinary, criminal or civil recovery proceedings when required. Supervise and review the work of forensic
investigation teams. Provide guidance on investigative approach to forensic investigations teams. Monitor forensic investigation teams’ work progress
ensuring compliance with project timelines. Prepare, consolidate and keep investigation progress/status reports up to date for monthly and quarterly
reporting to management and relevant committees. Follow-up on implementation of investigation recommendations. Liaise with other
directorates and law-enforcement agencies on referred matters. Ensure constant update of Team-mate files and compliance with Quality Assurance
standards/requirements. Ensure proper case administration on the Team-mate audit system. Provide input and contribute to the development and
implementation of the Department’s Fraud Prevention and Anti-Corruption strategy. Assist the Directorate with Financial management, management of
Human Resources, Project Management and Performance Management.
ENQUIRIES : Ms SR Toto Tel No: (012) 336 8228
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.