Audit Specialist Support Services

Job Summary

Closing Date 2026/11/09 Reference Number RAN261027-1 Job Title Audit Specialist Support Services Portfolio Internal Audit Job Type Classification Full Time Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Gauteng Location - Town / City Glenvista Location - Site Rietvlei Job Advert Summary Rand Water's Internal Audit function is seeking an experienced Audit Specialist to support the Group Internal Audit Manager – General in providing independent, risk-based assurance and consulting services on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls within the Support Services environment, in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Honours or Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or a related field
• CIA is an added advantage
• Desired: Honours or Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Internal Auditing, Accounting, or a related field / CRMA, CA/SA, CISA

Key Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of the Support Services audit plan, tracking coverage and progress against the Annual Internal Audit Plan, and contribute to development of the Three-Year Rolling Internal Audit Plan.
• Execute individual risk-based audit and consulting engagements on Support Services processes, from fieldwork through reporting, producing audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Support the Group Internal Audit Manager: General in preparing Support Services findings for submission to the Top Management Committee (TMC) and the Governance, Audit and Risk Committee (GARC).
• Build and maintain relationships with Support Services divisional managers, providing advisory input on controls, governance and compliance matters.
• Supervise, mentor and develop Senior Internal Auditors and Internal Auditors assigned to Support Services engagements.

Knowledge

• Internal audit methodology and risk-based auditing
• Internal controls, risk management and governance frameworks
• Global Internal Audit Standards
• Legislative framework (PFMA, Companies Act, Water Services Act)
• COSO framework

Skills

• Managerial and supervisory skills
• Business acumen
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical and report-writing skills

Attitude

• Professional and ethical conduct
• Objectivity and attention to detail
• Resilience under pressure
• Collaborative team leadership

Remuneration & Benefits

Policy In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water