Graduate Programme x20 posts at SAPS - Internal Audit for unemployed graduates (IT/IS, Internal Audit, Commerce, LLB, Accounting, Financial Acc/ Mngmnt, Cost Mngmnt & Acc)
- Career Exibs SA
- Sep 9
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Updated: Sep 11
The South African Police Service herby invites unemployed youth who conform to the requirements for a twelve months internship programme at Component: Internal Audit. The internship programme is part of the National Human Resource Development Strategy and the National Skills Development Strategy.
Generic requirements:
*Be a South African citizen.
*Must be in possession of National Senior Certificate or equivalent (NCV L4)
*Must have no previous criminal conviction(s) or case(s) pending.
*Applicants must be unemployed, never employed in field of the advertised post and never
participated in an internship programme relevant to the field of the post.
* Proof of residential address to be attached.
*Applicants are restricted to apply for only three (3) positions and complete separate application
forms for each post reference number.
Intern categories with minimum requirements:
Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required.
Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution for learners to finalise their
qualification (letter from the Institution not older than two (2)years must be attached).
Intern categories with minimum requirements: Graduate Intern: Tertiary Qualification is required. Student Intern: Practical experience required by the Tertiary Institution for learners to finalise their qualification (letter from the Institution not older than two (2) years must be attached).
Intern category with minimum requirements:
Graduate Intern: Tertiary qualification is required
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 posts)
Section: Forensic Audit
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Ref Number: IA INT 01/2025
Additional Requirements: *Be in a possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit/Commerce/LLB, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions: *Assist in conducting of forensic audit/investigations in accordance with the investigation methodology and within the determined time frames. *Assist in drafting the report on the results of the investigation. *Liaise with other State law enforcement agencies on the reported cases. *Assist in drafting progress reports to management. *Perform ad hoc assignments as when requested by management. *Assist in co-ordinating the forensic audit assignments with other units within the Department, including Internal Audit. *Represent the Department in the criminal or civil recovery processes. *Assist in the formulation of disciplinary charges.
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Ref Number: IA INT 02/2025
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo
Ref Number: IA INT 03/2025
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Potchefstroom, North West
Ref Number: IA INT 04/2025
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Ref Number: IA INT 05/2025
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Ref Number: IA INT 06/2025
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Ref Number: IA INT 07/20225
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Kimberly, Northern Cape
Ref Number: IA INT 08/2025
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Ref Number: IA INT 09/2025
Post: Internal Audit Intern (2 Posts)
Section: Risk Based and Compliance Audit
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Ref Number: IA INT 10/2025
Additional Requirements:
*Be in a possession of an applicable three (3) year National Diploma / Degree in Internal Audit / Commerce /BComm Accounting / Bachelor of Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting / BComm in Financial Management / Cost Management and Accounting/ B Tech in Information Technology/ Information Systems, recorded on the National Learner Record Database (NLRD) on at least a NQF 6 or higher level.
Core Functions: *Assist with: *Conduct preliminary survey through gathering background and contextual information relevant to the audit project. *Assist with conducting a risk assessment through interview client, inspect and analyse information obtained, record results and identify high risk areas to inform audit program relevant to the audit project. *Prepare audit manual master file relevant to the audit project. *Execute audit steps as per the audit program by selecting sample, test sample, determine the impact of inadequacies or ineffectiveness of controls, gather evidence, complete work papers, and draw conclusion. *Develop finding and recommendation for the enhancement of basic controls/process by documenting finding in the required format, present findings to the project leader, discuss finding and recommend to the client, make recommendations to the project leader and possible changes to reportable items. *Maintain good relations with the client before, during and after the audit to ensure customer satisfaction. *Assist in creating audit project on TeamMate audit management system
GENERAL:
• Only the official Application Form for the Graduate Recruitment Scheme (available on the SAPS website) will be accepted. All instructions on the Application Form must be adhered to. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the application.
• The post particulars and reference number of the post must be correctly specified on the Application Form.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae must be submitted together with the Application Form.
• Uncertified copies of an applicant’s ID document, National Senior Certificate and all post-school educational qualifications with a statement of results obtained must also be submitted and attached to every application. No faxed or e-mailed applications will be considered.
• Applications must be posted/hand delivered timeously. Late applications will not be accepted or considered. The closing date for all applications is 2025-09-18.
• All short-listed candidates will be subjected to fingerprint screening.
• All short-listed candidates will undergo a personal interview. Short-listed applicants may be subjected to vetting.
• Correspondence will be conducted with successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 4 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• The South African Police Service is under no obligation to fill a post after advertisement thereof.
• Recommended candidates will be expected to sign a 12 months Internship Contract.
• Graduate Recruitment Scheme in the SAPS may not be regarded as a guarantee for automatic absorption for permanent appointment.
*Applications can be posted or hand delivered to:
COMPONENT: The Section Head: Internal Audit National Head Office
NAME CONTACT: Lt. Colonel TE Mukhesi @ 063 697 2598 Capt. A Dhlamini 063 6973155 @ SAC MS Ratshiedana 082 568 0053
ADDRESS: 231 Pretorius Street Wachthuis Building, Reception Pretoria
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