SENIOR INTERNAL AUDIT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 03 July 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 Dir: Internal Audit
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
- An NQF level 6 in Auditing/Information systems/Data Science.
- Two (2) years’ experience in IT auditing environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of internal Audit standards and procedures.
- Knowledge and understanding of information technology audits.
- Knowledge and understanding of risk assessment and management.
- Knowledge and understanding of COBIT, ITIL and ISO 27000.
- Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies, practices, systems and procedures.
- Understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
- Knowledge of government Transversal systems.
Duties
- Conduct information technology audits.
- Identify exceptions or gaps and potential audit findings.
- Perform IT General controls audits.
- Perform IT Application Control audits.
- Perform Data Analysis.
- Compile IT Audits in line with an approved Internal audit and IT audit Methodology.
Enquiries
Mr P Jordaan Tel No: (012) 336 8854
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 for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 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
Dir: Internal Audit
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An NQF level 6 in Auditing/Information systems/Data Science. Two (2) years’ experience in IT auditing environment. Knowledge and understanding of
internal Audit standards and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of information technology audits. Knowledge and understanding of risk
assessment and management. Knowledge and understanding of COBIT, ITIL and ISO 27000. Knowledge and understanding of departmental policies,
practices, systems and procedures. Understanding of Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA). Knowledge of government Transversal systems.
DUTIES : Conduct information technology audits. Identify exceptions or gaps and potential audit findings. Perform IT General controls audits. Perform IT
Application Control audits. Perform Data Analysis. Compile IT Audits in line with an approved Internal audit and IT audit Methodology.
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Jordaan Tel No: (012) 336 8854
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.