Manager Internal Audit

Since 1994, South Africa has been using a multi-agency approach in its border management agenda. In this regard, seven Departments and Agencies, i.e. the Departments of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development; Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment; Health; and Home Affairs; the South African National Defence Force (SANDF); the South African Police Service (SAPS); and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have a physical presence in our border environment. In order to coordinate and manage the environment as well as the activities of the border environment stakeholders, South Africa adopted and implemented more than five border coordination structures.Successful candidate will be responsible with: Audit Planning & Execution Assist the CAE with the review of internal audit policies and governance documents. Develop an annual audit plan based on an assessment of organizational risks and priorities, for CAE`s review. Determine the scope, objectives, and methodologies for individual audits. Manage audit engagements to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes. Conduct interviews, document reviews, and data analysis to identify control weaknesses and process inefficiencies. Review work performed by subordinates to ensure conformance to quality. Project management of external service providers, where audits are outsourced. Periodically prepare reports for Management Committees and Audit & Risk Committees; on implementation of the approved audit plan. Assist the CAE to manage implementation of the Combined Assurance Framework. Risk Assessment and Mitigation Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities affecting the IA unit in the organization's processes, systems, and controls. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and control frameworks. Stakeholder Management and Relations Provide advocacy on Internal Audit related matters to relevant stakeholders. Assist CAE to maintain relationship with relevant stakeholders as defined in the Combined Assurance Framework. Collaborate with the necessary organs of state and domestic and international organisations to enhance effective, efficient internal audit processes. Build and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration. Represent and participate in the BMA's committees and tasks teams as a manager within the organisation. Participate in industry related forums, conferences and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement and position the BMA. Risk and Compliance Identify and adhere to fraud risks and controls during the audits, Identify risk prevention principles as part of recommendations provided to auditees, as well as sound governance and compliance processes. Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit requirements. Adhere to Global Internal Audit t Standards and maintain audit files in accordance with Quality specification in line with relevant requirements. Maintain all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity. Review related Standard Operating Procedures in consultation with the CAE to ensure business optimisation. Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation. Financial Management Provide input in the planning and compilation of the business unit's annual budget aligned to the operational plans to support the implementation of set objectives. Ensure the effective implementation, management, monitoring of the business unit's budget, and mitigate and report on any variances. Monitoring financial control, budget management and the procurement process to ensure compliance with the legislation e.g. (PFMA, PPFA, and BBBEE). Ensure the deployment of proper financial controls to manage the business unit budget. Report on and communicate any costs improvements and shortfalls. Where audits are outsourced, manage project hours t in line with the budget. People Management Build and lead an effective and cohesive team through the effective management of divisional resources. Drive the implementation of talent acquisition, succession planning, development, and retention strategies for the division. Ensure the enhancement of relevant knowledge and skills through continuous. Coaching, mentoring and nurturing of talent in the business unit. Create a high-performance culture and manage team performance effectively by translating and communicating the annual performance goals and measures into individual work plans based on agreed upon objectives. Ensure the working environment contributes to improving employee engagement, recognition and increased productivity. Ensure the management of poor performance and disciplinary matters in line with the BMA's policies and procedures. Closing date: 22 July 2026 Requirements Minimum Qualifications An undergraduate Bachelor's degree at NQF 7 in Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit or related field as recognised by SAQA. Minimum Experience 5 years' Experience in Internal Auditing, of which 3 years should be at supervisory level Professional registration or license requirements Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) OR Professional Internal Auditor (PIA)