Internal Auditor Supervisor (Performance Audit): Lieutenant Colonel

About the role

The South African Police Service is hiring an Internal Auditor Supervisor (Performance Audit): Lieutenant Colonel, based in Erasmuskloof, Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R602,232 a year. Reference number to quote: DCI 01/10/2026 Closing date: 26 November 2026 Use the official SAPS application form (the Z83 is not accepted), attach a CV and the documents listed in the advert.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities within the planning phase of the performance audit and performance information audit which includes:- (a) review of the planning document
• (b) review and participate in the preliminary survey process
• (c) review and guide the compilation of the Audit Programme.
• Review of the Audit files.
• Supervise activities within execution phase of the Performance Audit and Performance Information Audit which includes:- (a) review Audit working papers and perform Audit steps
• (b) review and prepare the draft management reporting points.
• Supervise activities within the reporting phase of the Performance Audit and Performance Information Audit which includes:- (a) review the first draft report and (b) issue a second draft report
• (c) discussing the draft report with the client and obtain management response.
• Initiate and Supervise the follow-up Audit.

Requirements

• Applicants must display competency in the post-specific core functions of the post.
• Be fluent in at least two of the official languages, of which one must be English.
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or National Certificate (Vocational) recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NL-RD) on NQF level 4.
• Be in possession of at least a valid light motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Be a citizen of the Republic South African Citizen which documentary proof must be furnished on the day of the interview.
• Must have no previous criminal/ departmental convictions or criminal/ departmental cases pending.
• Must not have any tattoo marks which will be visible when wearing any uniform of the Service.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, have interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills.
• Relevant courses in the field of the post will serve as an added advantage.
• Be able to work under pressure as well as extended hours.
• Additional Requirements
• Must be in possession of at least a three 3-year Diploma/ Degree in Internal Audit/ Accounting/ Cost Accounting (accredited by SAQA on NQF 6 level or higher) or equivalent 3-year Finance related qualification (accredited by SAQA on NQF 6 level or higher) plus a minimum of five (5) years of Performance Audit experience of which three (3) years must be on a level of Captain/ Internal Auditor (Salary Level 8) or comparable level. Fair knowledge and understanding of the Departmental Planning and Performance management framework. Understanding and ability to apply the Global Internal Audit Standards.