JOB TITLE: INTERNAL AUDITOR
CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT
JOB GRADE: COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO: MANAGER: INTERNAL AUDIT
LOCATION: HEAD OFFICE, SUNNINGHILL
KEY DELIVERABLES
The role of the Internal Auditor within the organisation serves to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting engagements on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, governance and compliance processes that contribute to the NHBRC performance and sustainability. The Individual will primarily be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Actively participate in the execution of Annual audit plan.
• Perform a preliminary survey to understand business and business operations prior auditing.
• Identify risks and other events that can impact on the business area.
• Lead audit engagements and report to the immediate supervisor (Senior IA).
• Ensure audit program is in place and approved before execution.
• Ensure that all changes to the audit program are approved by CAE or delegated person.
• Engage with business area Line Management in scoping the audit.
• Analyse data for planning purposes using automated software.
• Assess for fraud risk and identify potential red flags.
• Analyse and evaluate the organisation’s processes and operations.
• Ensure compliance with business judgement rule i.e. respect to confidentiality of information, conflict free, rational and honest decision making.
• Manage the audit project ensuring audit objectives are achieved.
• Report on audit progress.
• Attend to all client queries and concerns on audit area.
• Obtain, analyse and appraise data, transactions and records as a basis for providing an objective opinion on the performance of the business activity and the effectiveness of key controls/ management activities.
• Document audit work in an organised, accurate and concise manner to support the conclusions reached regarding audit objectives.
• Review compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable legislation.
• Perform and report on ad hoc reviews as and when required.
• Monitoring and follow up on implementation of management action plans
• Attend to review notes from Manager and Senior IA.
• Prepare audit file for all audit engagements and attend to file review notes.
• Ensure all projects are closed and signed off after completion.
• Perform root cause analysis on control deficiencies.
• Compile the report for management review
• Facilitate exit meetings to discuss and obtain action plans from Senior Management.
• Provide management with conclusion on internal control adequacy and effectiveness.
• Recommend control improvement measures to management.
• Prepare internal audit reports.
• Maintain records of documents of audit conducted.
• Present the report of internal audit findings to Line management.
• Initiate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with team members and others by demonstrating productivity and initiative.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Auditing or Accounting Related field or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as an Internal Auditor
• Institute of Internal Auditors membership
SYSTEM SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office
• Teammate
APPOINTMENT:
The above-mentioned position will be offered on a permanent basis with a Total Cost To Company package.
ENQUIRIES:
Please note the following contact details are for enquiries about JOB CONTENT ONLY and NOT for application purposes.
Mr. Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: (011) 317 0146
CLOSING DATE: 22 July 2026
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Internal Auditor” in the subject line. Applicants are informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within 1 month after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.
Disclaimer: The National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates will be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the National Home Builders Registration Council is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups.