ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL AUDIT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Traditional Affairs (DTA). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria | closing date: 31 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.
Applications may be posted to: Human Resource Management, Department of Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X22, Arcadia, 0083 or Hand deliver to: 509 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 2nd Floor Pencardia 1 Building or e-mail @ DTARecruit202615@cogta.gov.za
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
Centre
Pretoria
Requirements
- An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Internal Auditing at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ experience in an Internal Auditing environment Generic competency: Service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, computer literacy, communication.
- Technical competencies: Assurance, Consulting and performance audits, risk management and auditing practices, the Public Finance Management Act, development of policies.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide inputs and implement operational, strategic plans, policies, procedures and internal audit methodology, conduct audits and investigations for the Department as required by the audit standards, draft and discuss the audit findings with the supervisor and management, follow-up on internal audit findings recommended for management actions.
Enquiries
Mr JJ Appel Tel No: (012) 065 3448
Department Notes
The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to a security clearance process and the verification of educational qualification certificates. Applications must quote the relevant reference number and must be completed on the NEW Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service department and signed when submitted. From 1 January 2021 should an application be received using the incorrect application for employment (Z83), the application will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will submit relevant documents. Applicants should submit CV and Z83 only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies a day before the interview date. 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. Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation only when shortlisted. Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date. Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.
Notes
Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Internal Auditing at NQF level 7 plus 3-5 years’ experience in an Internal Auditing environment
Generic competency: Service delivery innovation, problem solving and analysis, client orientation and customer focus, computer literacy,
communication. Technical competencies: Assurance, Consulting and performance audits, risk management and auditing practices, the Public
Finance Management Act, development of policies.
DUTIES : The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide inputs and implement operational, strategic plans, policies, procedures and internal audit
methodology, conduct audits and investigations for the Department as required by the audit standards, draft and discuss the audit findings with the supervisor
and management, follow-up on internal audit findings recommended for management actions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JJ Appel Tel No: (012) 065 3448
NOTE : Youth and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.