Johannesburg Water Chief Audit Executive Vacancy 2026 | Remuneration: R1,558,526 - R2,123,819 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

Johannesburg Water is seeking a skilled professional to join their team in Johannesburg as a Chief Audit Executive. This pivotal role involves providing leadership and strategic direction for a comprehensive risk-based internal audit programme.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in adding value and ensuring Johannesburg Water achieves its strategic objectives through robust audit practices and oversight.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Internal Audit or Finance.
• 10 years internal audit experience, of which 5 years must have been at senior management level.
• Certified Internal Auditor Accreditation.
• Must be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Must meet all National Treasury competency requirements for Senior Managers (e.g., Certificate in Management Development for Municipal Finance (CPMD) / Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP) / Executive Leadership Municipal Development Programme (ELMDP)) OR be eligible to obtain these requirements within 18 months upon appointment.
• Experience at a strategic level in the public sector is an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Internal Audit Strategic Plans and audit manuals.
• Compile and implement a Risk-based three-year Rolling Plan and Operational Annual Audit Plan.
• Provide assurance by executing audit assignments and reporting to Management and to the Audit and Risk Committee on risk management, governance, and internal controls.
• Provide management and leadership to the Audit department.
• Identify concerns relating to controls, risk management, and governance, and bring problems related to internal controls to the attention of management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Facilitate continuous improvement in terms of operations.
• Coordinate Audit functions with External Auditors, City of Johannesburg, Group Risk, and Audit Services.
• Develop a combined assurance framework, policy, and plan, ensuring alignment with the City of Johannesburg.
• Develop an Internal control framework and coordinate the combined assurance forum.
• Review the Internal Audit Charter on an annual basis and submit to the Audit and Risk Committee for approval.
• Conduct investigations and report the findings to management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Implement a Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP) in terms of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
• Ensure that the Internal Audit Department adheres to the Code of Ethics and all applicable Standards.
• Compile and manage the department’s budget.

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy, please follow these steps:

• Prepare your CV and qualifications.
• Email your application to: Recruit2@phakipersonnel.co.za
• Ensure the subject line of your email clearly quotes the job title: Chief Audit Executive.

The deadline for applications is Saturday, 25th July 2026, by 11:59 PM.