JOB TITLE : SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR
CONTRACT TYPE : PERMANENT
JOB GRADE : COMPETITIVE SALARY ALIGNED TO NHBRC SALARY GRADES
REPORTING TO : MANAGER: INTERNAL AUDIT
LOCATION : HEAD OFFICE, SUNNINGHILL JHB
KEY DELIVERABLES
The Senior 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 Annual audit Planning process
• 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 as delegated by Internal Audit Management
• Plan the scope of the audit and audit procedures to be used
• Engage with business area Management in scoping the audit
• Analyse data for planning purposes using automated software
• Assess for fraud risk and identify potential red flags
• Analyse the organization’s processes and operations
• Ensure compliance with business judgment 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 concerns from Business area Management
• 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 organized, 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 investigations as and when required
• Monitoring and follow up on implementation of management action plans
• 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 opinions on internal control adequacy and effectiveness
• Recommend control improvement measures to management
• Review and advice on internal control issues within key business initiatives/projects
• Review of internal audit reports prepared by Internal Auditors
• Provide input into Internal Audit Policies and Procedures
• Maintain records of documents of audit conducted
• Present the report of Internal Audit findings to relevant stakeholders
• Assist in preparation of quarterly reports for submission to relevant Council committees
• Provide internal audit consulting service to internal stakeholders
• Provide feedback to internal and external stakeholders on completed internal audit activities
• Conduct workshops to Divisions to entrench identification and implementation of controls within their areas
• Participate in new employee induction as and when required
• Attendance to development programs and interventions as per agreed Individual Development Plan (IDP)
• Timeous submission of performance agreements and reviews
• Conduct performance management and monitor performance on ongoing basis through mentoring, coaching, and reviews and take appropriate steps to correct performance issues.
• Deal with grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues and take appropriate actions in accordance with NHBRC Policy.
• Participate in recruitment and selection of suitable candidates according to recruitment and selection procedures and EE targets within the Section
• Deploy and manage the resource and talent plan and ensure alignment to business needs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Auditing or Accounting Related field
• In possession of IAT designation
• Minimum of three (3) years’ work experience as an Internal Auditor
• Minimum two (2) years in an audit supervisory role
• Membership to the Institute of Internal Auditors.
SYSTEM SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office
• SAP
APPOINTMENT
The above-mentioned position will be offered on a permanent contract 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 0496
CLOSING DATE: 22 September 2025
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please email your CV to recruitment@nhbrc.org.za with “Senior 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 applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan. Applicants are encouraged to apply. The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Candidates shall be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. The successful candidate will be required to obtain security clearance as a condition of their appointment. In conjunction with 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.