Chief Director: Internal Audit and Risk Management

About the role

The Department of Health is offering an internship in Chief Director: Internal Audit and Risk Management in Corporate Services, based in Pretoria. The stipend is R1,554,696 a year. How to apply: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399, Pretoria, 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception (Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail. For attention: Ms M Shitiba Reference number to quote: NDOH 80/2026 Closing date: 26 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The National Department of Health invites unemployed graduates who seek practical work experience and who are interested in the Public Service career to apply for internship (an occupationally based work experience opportunity) in the occupation mentioned below for a minimum of twenty-four (24) months. The applicants must not have been exposed or have participated in an internship programme. The Department aims to enhance the employability of unemployed graduate as potential employees through this internship programme.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate and provide strategic capability and leadership to the Internal Audit Activities (IAA).
• Develop, implement and periodically review the Internal Audit Strategy, Three-Year Rolling and Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan, aligned to the Department's strategic objectives (APP), risk profile and approved Internal Audit Charter.
• Provide strategic leadership on compliance audit, forensic audit and investigation to strengthen the department’s governance, compliance and internal control environment.
• Prepare and present reports on Internal Audit, Compliance, risk and forensic matters.
• Prevent and address fraud, corruption and other irregularities, and promote accountability and a sound culture of compliance.
• Provide strategic leadership, direction and oversight of performance, information technology and financial audit in the department.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and implementation of performance, information technology and financial audit programmes in line with departmental priorities and identified risks.
• Provide strategic support to audit committee.
• Communicate, risk exposures, governance weaknesses, control deficiencies, fraud risks, resource limitations and any impairment to Internal Audit independence or objectivity.
• Support the ARC in assessing the effectiveness and performance of the Internal Audit function without assuming management responsibility.
• Management of resources and finance.
• Develop and implement the strategic direction, operational plans, budget and resource requirements of the Chief Directorate.
• Ensure effective management of procurement, financial and administrative resources in accordance with applicable public-sector requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate and an NQF 7 qualification in Auditing/Accounting/Risk Management/Forensic Investigation.
• NQF 8 qualification in the above will be an advantage.
• Registration with the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Certified Internal Auditor.
• At least 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in managing a complex Internal Audit function and providing assurance to senior management and an audit committee/governance structure as well as experience in developing risk-based audit strategies/plans, managing QAIP, and overseeing audit engagements and reporting.
• Knowledge of Public-sector ethics, fraud risk management and mechanisms for addressing corruption, maladministration and financial misconduct.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations).
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards, internal audit principles and professional practices.
• Good communication (verbal and written), leadership, Interpersonal, strategic capability, financial management, programme and project management, planning, monitoring, and evaluating, knowledge management, client orientation and customer focus skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain professional objectivity.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet statutory and governance reporting deadlines.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information Ability to testify or provide expert evidence where required, particularly where forensic investigations form a substantive part of the post.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• A valid driver’s license.
• SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.