Department of Internal Audit and Compliance Services - Trainee Internal Auditor

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DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE SERVICES

POST TITLE: TRAINEE INTERNAL AUDITOR

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 12 (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT)

NB: Please note that this advertisement is applicable to the current and former UP students and alumni of the Department of Auditing, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria.

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

Responsibilities

The Trainee Internal Auditor (three years contract appointment) is responsible for the following:

• Executing, as part of an audit team and under direction and supervision of relevant senior staff, internal audits within the University in terms of the Annual Internal Audit Plan as approved by the Audit, IT and Risk Committee of Council and reporting thereon;
• Executing, as part of an audit team and under direction and supervision of relevant senior staff, special investigations requested by Senior Management, Executive Management and the Audit, IT and Risk Committee and reporting thereon.
• Other duties, associated with the mandate and operational activities of the Department of Internal Audit and Compliance Services, as may be allocated by the relevant senior staff, including, but not limited to, administrative tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom (Hons) Internal Auditing (completed or to be completed by latest 31 December 2025).

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

• Advanced skills in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint;
• Ability and sophistication to liaise with various levels of management and members of staff, where appropriate;
• Ability to meet demanding targets within tight deadlines;
• Writing skills;
• Analytical and negotiation skills;
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Leadership skills.

Added Advantages And Preferences

• CIA qualification or other relevant professional qualifications (completed or in progress);
• Relevant experience in higher education environment or similar.

PLEASE NOTE: All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbents level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please upload the following on the Careers@UP portal:

(NB: no emailed applications will be accepted):

• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 23 December 2025, midnight (00:00)

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

No applications from applicants who are not students or alumni of the University of Pretoria Department of Auditing, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences) will be considered for this position. No emailed applications will be considered.

All applications should be done online at the UP Careers Portal.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Kgomotso Lekgari (Dept of HR) on email: kgomotso.lekgari@up.ac.za for application-related enquiries, and Ms Olga Granova-Mooi via email: olga.granova-mooi@up.ac.za for enquiries relating to the content of the advertised job.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 January 2026, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials. The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.