Specialist: Od Assurance

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**_Division._**

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**_ Operating Division : Transnet Corporate Centre_**

**_ Position Title : Specialist: OD Assurance_**

**_ Employee Group : Permanent_**

**_ Department : Internal Audit_**

**_ Location : Johannesburg_**

**_ Reporting To : GM:Operating Divisions Assurance,TCC &TP_**

**_ Grade Level : D_**

**_ Reference Number : 6004328_**

**_ Position Purpose:_**

Manages and executes the Assurance / Internal Audit Plan and Advisory Plan, in accordance with the International

Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and provides assurance on the status of internal controls focusing on the

development of policies and procedures by the support functions at the Group Centre and their implementation across the

Operating Divisions.

Provides guidance and support to assurance teams executing audits across all Operating Divisions.

**_ Position outputs:_**

3.1 Implements the Internal Audit Strategy

Aligns the company strategy as it relates to the portfolio to the Internal Audit Assurance & Advisory Strategy, processes,

procedures and roadmap.

Implements the strategy and roadmap in line with company policies and procedures.

Leads and manages resources to ensure implementation of audit and advisory strategy and roadmap

Aligns the internal audit processes and procedures to the portfolio’s risk assessments.
Provides input into business risk assessments, industry and global benchmarks to be used as basis for the Strategic

Internal Audit and Advisory Plan.

3.2 Executes the Strategic Three year rolling Internal Audit Plan

Ensures ongoing alignment of Transnet risk exposures as they relate to governance, risk management, operations, and

information systems, to the portfolio

Supports the development and ensures execution of the strategic three-year internal audit plan, which is risk-based and

aligned to Transnet’s risk profile.
Provides regular input into the strategic three-year Internal Audit plan to ensure that it appropriately responds to emerging

risks and applicable legislation.

Ensures compliance with all AGSA and regulatory requirements in the execution of audits.

Manages and executes audits using TIA’s assurance methodology in a way that supports effectiveness, efficiency,
economy of business processes in order to add value.

Supervises the teams to ensure timely execution of the Internal Audit Plan.

Provides ongoing assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control and risk management for

relevant portfolio to input into the overall annual written assessment report to the Audit Committee, the Board and other

Board committees.

Provides real-time assurance where necessary to ensure successful implementation.

Supports the performance of continuous auditing on high risk areas.

Executes Internal Audit Plan in accordance with approved internal audit budget, internal audit methodology and quality

standards as applicable and contained in the TIA methodology.

Executes regular follow up reviews to ensure timely implementation of management actions across the group centre and

ODs as applicable.

3.3 Provides Advisory Services to strengthen the system of Internal Control

Attends various Governance Forums within the Operating Divisions to make relevant recommendations with regards to

process and performance enhancements and strengthening the system of internal controls.

Evaluates business risks on a quarterly basis and aligns related advisory projects accordingly.

Undertakes and executes advisory projects that will have high impact on the business.

Supports the development of Internal Control Frameworks for the portfolio.

Supports and provides input into the extensive use of benchmarks in order to derive value add on performance audits.

Supports the integrated/combined assurance activities.

3.4 Utilizes Data Mining and Analysis to identify risks and trends

Aligns all approved data mining and analytics to the Internal Audits processes and procedures and ensures that they are

risk based.

Aligns, optimizes and embeds CAATS in all internal audits where applicable.

Provides monthly reports to EM and internal structures where required (e.g. TLT and TOT) with exception reports and

trends on various key data to support reporting of audit outcomes and aligns the audit plan on an on-going basis.

3.5 Supports Stakeholder Relations

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