UNISA Is Hiring: Internal Audit Assistant (2 posts) @Unknown

UNISA Opens Paid Internal Audit Assistant Opportunities for Students – Applications Close 22 July 2026

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is inviting applications for two (2) Internal Audit Assistant (P11) positions on a one-year fixed-term contract based at the Muckleneuk Campus.

Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant (P11) (X2 Positions)
Job Location: Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date: 22 July 2026
Contract: One (1) Year Fixed-Term Contract

This opportunity is specifically designed to provide registered UNISA students with valuable experiential learning in the professional field of Internal Auditing.

Applicants who previously applied for these positions are welcome to re-apply.

This programme aims to equip unemployed graduates and final-year students with practical workplace experience while supporting their transition into professional careers.

About the Opportunity

The Internal Audit Assistant programme provides practical exposure to professional internal auditing practices within one of South Africa’s leading universities.

Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in:

• Internal auditing methodologies
• Risk assessment
• Internal control evaluation
• Audit documentation
• Report preparation
• Office administration within an audit environment

This opportunity is intended only for unemployed registered UNISA students who have no previous permanent employment, contract employment, learnership experience, or professional industry experience in:

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Information Technology
• Forensic Auditing
• Related professional industries

Applicants with prior experience in these fields will not be considered.

Students currently enrolled for postgraduate studies at UNISA must have completed their undergraduate qualification through UNISA.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Final-year student at UNISA studying one of the following:
  • National Diploma in Internal Auditing
  • National Diploma in Accounting Sciences
  • BCom in Internal Auditing
  • BCom in Business Informatics (Data Analysis)
  • Any other relevant Accounting or IT qualification

Added Advantage

• Postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline

Required Skills

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office applications
• Good organisational skills
• Attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Assistant will support audit teams by performing various duties, including:

Audit Planning

• Reviewing previous audit working papers
• Reviewing applicable policies, procedures and standards
• Assisting in preparing meeting minutes
• Assisting with system descriptions
• Supporting audit risk and control assessments

Audit Execution

• Performing audit procedures
• Conducting transaction testing
• Completing reconciliations and verification exercises
• Preparing audit working papers
• Cross-referencing audit evidence
• Maintaining complete audit files

Reporting

• Documenting audit findings
• Assisting in preparing audit finding sheets
• Preparing exception reports
• Recording management responses
• Drafting sections of audit reports
• Assisting with recommendations for audit findings

Follow-Up Activities

• Monitoring corrective action plans
• Evaluating implementation of recommendations
• Supporting audit follow-up reviews

Administrative Support

• Providing general office administration assistance whenever required

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the seniority of the position.

Required Supporting Documents

Applicants must combine the following certified documents (certified within the last six months) into one PDF file together with their CV:

• Proof of UNISA registration
• Academic record
• South African Identity Document
• Educational qualifications
• SAQA verification for foreign qualifications (if applicable)

Important:

• Only PDF documents will be accepted.
• Pictures and password-protected files will not be accepted.

Important Information

UNISA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.

Applicants should note that:

• All qualifications will be authenticated.
• Background checks will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Late, incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• Applicants who do not receive feedback within two months after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.

Enquiries

HR Practitioner
Mr S Bahula
Tel: (012) 429 3673

Internal Audit
Mr MG Mathabathe
Tel: (012) 429 2278

How to Apply

Eligible UNISA students and graduates should complete the prescribed online application form and upload all required documents as a single PDF.

Apply here: VIEW MORE DETAILS/ APPLY HERE FOR THIS ROLE

Closing Date

22 July 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable professional experience with the University of South Africa’s Internal Audit Directorate while building a strong foundation for a career in auditing, accounting, risk management, or information technology.