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The incumbent will drive a strategic assurance agenda focused on assessing the effectiveness of Information Technology controls, evaluating organisational performance, and ensuring that SARS resources are utilised efficiently, effectively and responsibly. This leadership role provides high-level assurance and insight across governance, fraud risk, technology risk, information systems and enterprise-wide emerging risks, supporting sound decision-making and reinforcing organisational accountability and integrity.\nJob Purpose\nTo formulate and position the value chain, operating model and framework for the Specialised Audit function within a broadly defined organisational strategy, by maintaining audit systems and developing audit programmes based on compliance levels and risk priority, conducting performance, information technology and fraud audits, in order to enable horizontal alignment, implementation and adoption.\nEducation and Experience\nMinimum Qualification & Experience Required\nHonours Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce or Science (NQF 8) with 12 - 15 years’ experience in Information Technology/Performance /Fraud Auditing, of which 4 - 6 years at a Senior management level.\n#Alternatively\nBachelor's Degree/Advanced Diploma in Commerce or Science (NQF 7) with 15 - 18 years’ experience in in Information Technology/Performance /Fraud Auditing, of which 4 - 6 years at a Senior management level.\nJob Outputs:\nProcess\nStrategically interpret and enable the development, adoption, implementation and adherence to, organisational control, risk and compliance frameworks.\nAssist in the planning and execution of the specialised audit programme.\nBe responsive to change in order to influence and effectively manage associated functional acceptance. (I)\nChampion policy frameworks and objectives with internal partners to ensure integration between functions in pursuit of strategic goals. (I)\nConduct system application and information security reviews.\nContribute to the development of the functional operating model and alignment of the value chain to org. objectives in partnership with stakeholders.\nCreate the context to continuously improve all functions and systems in line with national, regional and organisational changes. (I)\nDetermine strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, interpret changing social and org. environments and identify new initiatives and or systems. (I)\nDevelop, monitor and evaluate the quality of internal audit and fraud / forensic audit performance programmes for tax, customs, head office and enforcement and recommend changes in line with legislative requirements.\nDevelop, monitor and evaluate the quality of technology security and data integrity.\nDirect, control, coordinate and optimise resources to meet established objectives and deliver agreed results across functional areas. (I)\nEnsure the planning, performance and documentation of audits and the reporting and resolution of any weaknesses and shortcomings.\nImplement divisional strategies and plans, specifically the rolling strategic three-year and detailed one-year specialised Audit Plans.\nInfluence and communicate across all levels of the business to minimise resistance and ensure onboarding of new thinking in own area. (I)\nOversee and conduct any specialised audits in the organisation and report outcomes.\nProactively identify interconnected problems, develop and model alternative solutions as well as contingency plans to resolve value chain conflicts. (I)\nProvide authoritative advice and guidance that supports the realisation of major divisional objectives in line with the SARS mandate. (I)\nProvide independent and objective consulting services by overseeing the planning, implementation and monitoring of the specialised audit programmes to add value and improve the organisations operations.\nProvide periodic reports on performance against plan and progress on medium-term initiatives and use to realign operating plan and objectives appropriately. (I)\nReview annual Risk Assessment which identifies significant risks to the organisation.\nScan external environment, identify benchmarks and influence alternative operating plans or model to deliver on the SARS objectives and mandate. (I)\nSet priorities to shape and structure the function by providing a framework for the achievement of longer-term objectives. (I)\nTranslate and communicate a meaningful strategic context that articulates functional purpose in relation to the organisational vision, purpose and philosophy. (I)\nUse insights and knowledge gained from high level reports to conduct abstract, conceptual and comparative analysis to define functional strategy. (I)\nGovernance\nEnsure the consolidation of the risk profile for the area of accountability, manage critical risks and ensure feedback integration. (I)\nMonitor legislative and regulatory changes and drive the alignment of corporate governance, policies and risk strategies. (I)\nPeople\nCommunicate strategic context that guide best practice, foster an environment of continuous learning and improved employee engagement levels. (I)\nCreate a positive work climate and culture to energise employees and give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity. (I)\nDevelop clear human capability and accountability frameworks within own area in support of people management strategies. (I)\nProvide leadership and direction by translating, articulating and reinforcing the vision or direction for the function. (I)\nFinance\nEnsure that the own area's strategy is adequately budgeted for through the development and implementation of a requisite budget. (I)\nImplement effective financial control, management of costs and corporate governance in area of accountability. (I)\nClient\nBuild and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure integrated approaches in pursuit of collective goals. (I)\nDefine and influence relationships and service level agreements entered into with internal and external stakeholders. (I)\nBehavioural competencies\nAccountability (V)\nFairness and Transparency (V)\nHonesty and Integrity (V)\nProblem Solving and Analysis\nRespect (V)\nTrust (V)\nAbility to translate strategy into execution\nConcern for Impact of own behaviour on others\nDevelops teams and nurtures interdependency\nInspires others to Positive Action\nNurtures Future Talent\nStewardship and Service Orientation\nStrong Results Orientation\nValues and Manages Diversity\nTechnical competencies\nBusiness Acumen\nChange Management\nDecisiveness\nEffective Business Communication\nFinancial Accounting\nFunctional Policies and Procedures \nGovernance, Ethics and Values \nInternal Audit Delivery (IA) (a)\nInternal Audit Delivery (IA) (b)\nInternal Audit Delivery (IA) (c)\nInternal Audit Delivery (IA) (d)\nInternal Auditing\nManagerial Budgeting\nPlanning and Organising\nPlanning, Management and Measurement\nProblem Analysis and Judgement\nRisk and Compliance\nStrategic Planning and Reporting\nCompliance Competency\nGOC Secret\nEmployment Equity\nThe Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening, case study, pre-assessment, psychometric assessment and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. 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