Principal Clerk Job Vacancy at eThekwini Municipality Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, November 2025 #3

Senior Internal Auditor (Opr) Level I Job Vacancy – eThekwini Municipality, Durban (November 2025)

eThekwini Municipality is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor (Operational) to provide independent audit assurance and consultancy services across municipal systems, controls, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan audits in line with generally accepted auditing standards.
• Conduct comprehensive audits including risk, compliance, contract, value for money, performance, and financial audits.
• Report audit findings and follow up on recommendations.
• Direct and supervise subordinate staff.
• Provide consulting services as required.
• Stay updated on developments in the audit profession.
• Represent the Audit Unit when required.
• Conduct forensic audits in line with service level agreements.
• Provide administrative support to senior audit management.
• Assist with staff recruitment when directed.

Competencies

• Research and analysis
• Ethics and professionalism
• Organisational awareness
• Internal auditing and engagement management
• Information management
• Interpersonal relationships
• Communication
• Resilience and cognitive ability

Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Financial Accounting or Auditing with Auditing/Internal Auditing as a major.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 4 years internal auditing experience.
• Computer literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Financial Accounting or Auditing and CIA/CA registration.
• 5 years internal auditing experience.

Benefits & Remuneration

• Housing subsidy, leave, medical aid, pension fund, 13th cheque.
• Basic salary: R520 583.40 – R675 757.08 per annum.

Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Job Type: Permanent
Job Grade: T13
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contact: Hlengiwe Mhlongo – 031 322 7736

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