General Manager Internal Audit and Assurance

Listing reference: eskom_002387
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 16 January 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Internal Auditing
Location: Sunninghill
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Area of specialization: To Lead and oversee the internal audit function, ensuring robust control frameworks across operations, finance, compliance, IT, and regulatory domains specific to the National Transmission Company South African (NTCSA). Provide independent assurance to Executive Leadership and the Board on governance, risk management, and internal control. Task Grade: EEE Department: Internal Audit & Assurance Business Unit: Internal Audit & Assurance Location: Megawatt Park, Sunninghill, Gauteng
Job description

Key Responsibilities 

  • Set strategic objectives and drive the combined assurance model implementation.
  • Strategic Audit Leadership
  • Drive operational excellence and performance management.
  • Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement & Oversight
  • Team Leadership & Capability Building
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

Skills and Competencies Required 

Behavioural: 

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Trustworthiness 

Leadership: 

  • Entrepreneurial mind-set
  • Motivating teams
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Developing others 

Knowledge: 

  • In-depth knowledge of audit standards, best practices, governance frameworks and risk management.
  • Audit related legislation.
  • Understanding the business, strategies and risk environment.            

 Skills:

  • Strategic analysis and decision making
  • Business acumen
  • Interpersonal
  • Negotiation
  • Risk analysis
  • Analytical

Minimum requirements

Qualification(s):

  •  Honours Degree in Commerce/Auditing at NQF8 with 480 credits 

Experience: 

  • 10 years of credible and recognised experience as an audit executive in a large global organisation

 Disclaimer:

  “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.” 

“NTCSA is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of NTCSA and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. NTCSA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” 

NTCSA is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

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