DINAH THEMA NKOSI
Internal Auditor
Mamelodi West
Summary
Qualities: I always maintain positive attitude towards my work and work environment. I am energetic, target driven and strive to provide 100% towards whatever I am doing. Abilities: I can work under pressure, independently and an excellent team player & team leader, confident, fast learner, able to adjust to change, initiative person, motivating person and one person who is not afraid of challenges. Goals: To get established in a progressive work environment and uplift the company's productivity by adding value to the company.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Audit Executive - Internal Audit - Level 14
South African Police Service
03.2023 - 03.2024
- To manage Internal Audit Activity to support the Accounting Officer by providing objective and assurance on governance, risk management and control processes in accordance with the definition of internal auditing, the internal audit charter, the Code of Ethics, the IIA Standards and the relevant legislative frameworks, develop, review and implement internal audit methodologies, policies and procedures.
- Managed the rendering of an Internal Audit Function in the South African Police Service.
- Led, guided and monitored Internal Audit Function and staff complement of more than 100 members (Senior Managers, Quality Assurance and Improvement Program Unit, Support Services; Management Information and Strategic Planning Unit).
- Managed the co-ordination of Internal Audit activities.
- Managed the co-ordination of efforts between Internal Audit and AGSA including participation through Combined Assurance Committee.
- Ensured compliance to Acts, legislations, strategies, policies; Standards by the Institute of Internal Auditor (IA)s; Frameworks [for Internal Audit, Risk Management, DPSA, DPME and others]; Standard Operating Procedures; Internal Audit Manual; Coso; COBIT; Internal Audit Charter: Department's Directives etc.
- Ensured adherence to code of conduct of the department and code of ethics as per the IIA Standards.
- Managed, monitored and provided direction the human, physical and financial resources of the Component: Internal Audit.
- Ensured an effective and efficient Internal Audit Services to the department.
- Managed and close monitored the 3 Year Strategic Rolling Plan and Operational Plans.
- Advised on the compilation of Internal Audit Plans.
- Compiled quarterly progress reports to the Audit Committee and to the National Commissioner.
- Developed and compiled the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Report for the National Commissioner and the department.
- Ensured the management of effective planning in relation to Internal Audit's Strategic Planning.
- Ensured that risks as per the department's strategic and operational risk registers are incorporated into audit scope and planning.
- Managed and monitored audits conducted by Senior team leaders.
- Assessed quality of audits conducted by audit teams.
- Ensured the compilation and distribution of audit reports.
- Managed personnel's performance.
- Co-ordinated and monitored training and development initiatives for personnel, provide on the job coaching as well as orientated and induct new personnel including interns.
- Managed administrative procedures regarding personnel.
- Support personnel in dealing with personal and work-related Problems.
- Managed and coordinated Audit Committee Induction Programme for new Audit Committee Members.
- Provided Audit Committee Secretarial duties.
- Chaired Management Meetings, Performance Review Sessions, Training Committee Meetings and Consultative Equity Forum.
Head Auxiliary Services - Level 14
South African Police Service
01.2022 - 02.2023
- To oversee the management and administration of the Auxiliary Services Component in the South African Police Service, by ensuring records management functions, management of miscellaneous services functions and management of proper security functions.
- Managed access control functions.
- Managed the securing of state facilities.
- Managed proper assessment and security technology.
- Managed maintenance, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of registry office.
- Managed maintenance and evaluation of documentary systems.
- Managed conducting of inspections in Head Office, Provincial and Provinces.
- Managed the implementation of the Promotion of Access to Information.
- Ensured the provision of sundry services.
- Managed maintenance of standards and guidelines for general administration.
- Managed functions relating to policy and inspections.
Chief Audit Executive - Internal Audit - Level 14
South African Police Service
03.2012 - 12.2021
- For detailed duties please refer to the above same position.
Chief Audit Executive - Internal Audit - Level 14
South African Police Service
03.2012 - 12.2021
- For detailed duties please refer to the above same position.
Brigadier (Director) - Internal Audit - Level 13
South African Police Service
06.2009 - 02.2012
- Performed the Risk Assessment Process.
- Compiled and revised Internal Audit Plans.
- Consolidated Inputs and compiled the quarterly progress reports to the Audit Committee and Senior Management.
- Established and maintained procedures and programs for Internal Audit and ensured compliance with standards.
- Managed and ensured effective planning of scope of audits.
- Managed and monitored audits conducted by team leaders /audit managers.
- Ensured the compilation and distribution of the audit reports.
- Ensured the effectiveness and efficient internal audit services.
- Rendered advice and guidance on the performance of integrated audit (IT and Forensic Audits and co-sourced auditors).
- Ensured assessment of the quality of the service provided by the co-sourced auditors.
- Ensured the effective, efficient and economic financial management within the section.
- Ensured the optimisation of IT equipment, Furniture, Suppliers, Vehicles and other equipment's.
- Ensured effective service delivery by staff.
- Managed administrative procedures regarding personnel.
- Ensured that personnel are supported in dealing with personal work-related problems.
- Ensured safe and healthy working environment.
- Chaired the panels for level 10 downwards.
- Attended and presented to the Audit Committee.
- Conducted short listing for SAPS IA posts.
- Sat in different panels for different levels of interviews in SAPS and other Government Departments.
- Vice Champion for Women's Network Executive Committee within Corporate Services.
Colonel (Deputy Director) - Internal Audit - Level 12
South African Police Service
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Managed the provision of an Internal Audit Services Including compliance with financial regulation (by focusing on independent management-oriented advice).
- Effectively managed and used all resources allocated to immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
- Formed part of strategic management decisions on planning of the audits as well as the periods in which the audits will be conducted/performed.
- Compiled Notification Letters for auditees/ clients.
- Compiled project management memorandums for allocated budget hours and budget for consortium.
- Chaired team briefing and debriefing meetings.
- Chaired the opening and the closing conferences/meetings with auditees /Clients when the Commissioner (Head Internal Audit) or the delegated was absent.
- Allocated audits to team members according to their experiences, expertise and qualifications (due professional care).
- Determined the audit methodology for all engagements.
- Supervised staff along with consortium staff members.
- Reviewed audit files prepared by Internal Audit.
- Reviewed audit working papers compiled by both SAPS IA and Consortium IA.
- Conducted performance appraisal for SAPS staff.
- Compiled draft and final Audit Reports.
- Quality and timely comprehensive reporting to the Commissioner (Head Internal Audit) and Director (Section Head Internal Audit).
- Involvement in new tasks and initiatives where appropriate.
- Conducted short-listing for SAPS and other Government and sat for interview panels.
- Vice Champion for Women's Network Executive Committee within Corporate Services.
Colonel (Deputy Director) - Internal Audit - Level 12
South African Police Service
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Managed the provision of an Internal Audit Services Including compliance with financial regulation (by focusing on independent management-oriented advice).
- Effectively managed and used all resources allocated to immediate post environment in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
- Formed part of strategic management decisions on planning of the audits as well as the periods in which the audits will be conducted/performed.
- Compiled Notification Letters for auditees/ clients.
- Compiled project management memorandums for allocated budget hours and budget for consortium.
- Chaired team briefing and debriefing meetings.
- Chaired the opening and the closing conferences/meetings with auditees /Clients when the Commissioner (Head Internal Audit) or the delegated was absent.
- Allocated audits to team members according to their experiences, expertise and qualifications (due professional care).
- Determined the audit methodology for all engagements.
- Supervised staff along with consortium staff members.
- Reviewed audit files prepared by Internal Audit.
- Reviewed audit working papers compiled by both SAPS IA and Consortium IA.
- Conducted performance appraisal for SAPS staff.
- Compiled draft and final Audit Reports.
- Quality and timely comprehensive reporting to the Commissioner (Head Internal Audit) and Director (Section Head Internal Audit).
- Involvement in new tasks and initiatives where appropriate.
- Conducted short-listing for SAPS and other Government and sat for interview panels.
- Vice Champion for Women's Network Executive Committee within Corporate Services.
Assistant Director: Information Communication Systems (ICS) Policy Control
Department of Defence
07.2007 - 03.2008
- Provided support in the development and maintenance of strategic level ICS policies, standards, regulations, best practices and procedures.
- Provided support in the formulation of requirements and governance inputs for submission to the GITO Council.
- Regulatory Framework and guidelines/standards to ensure alignment of DOD ICS policies, regulations, guidelines and standards.
Assistance Director: Internal Auditing
Department of Defence
07.2004 - 07.2007
- Engaged on discussion of coverage /annual audit plan.
- Compiled letter of intent/engagement.
- Scheduled appointments with auditee to discuss audit plan.
- Conducted interviews with auditee management.
- Developed a control self-assessment for auditee management.
- Analyzed information obtained.
- Identified potential risks.
- Determined the audit methodology for all engagements.
- Compiled system descriptions.
- Developed the audit programs for approval by the Director.
- Formulated procedures for testing controls.
- Executed audit procedures.
- Tested controls for effectiveness and adequacy.
- Documented audit findings.
- Compiled formal audit queries.
- Discussed formal audit queries with auditee.
- Advised auditee management on best practice methodologies.
- Compiled final audit reports on the agreed upon findings and management responses.
Acting Audit Manager
Department of Defence
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Identified risks from the DOD risk register for the section.
- Compiled member's duty sheets and audit management directives.
- Managed and coordinated the effective conduct of all information systems audit processes and activities for level 1,2,3 and 4.
- Managed and monitor the implementation of the approved audit plan's procedures.
- Developed audit objectives, scope and methodology and ensure proper conducting of the audits (audit approach).
- Reviewed section's work to ensure that the audits have been conducted according to IIA Standards.
- Managed and coordinated the activities of internal audit component including the work of the consultants.
- Ensured that the section always had necessary and required resources to deliver quality work.
- Quality and timely comprehensive reporting to the Director.
- Identified staff training and developmental requirements.
- Compiled training schedule for the division.
- Managed and led Internal Audit personnel/staff reporting directly to me.
- Compiled Complete Production Report for the Director.
- Involvement in new tasks and initiatives where appropriate.
Acting Audit Manager
Department of Defence
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Identified risks from the DOD risk register for the section.
- Compiled member's duty sheets and audit management directives.
- Managed and coordinated the effective conduct of all information systems audit processes and activities for level 1,2,3 and 4.
- Managed and monitor the implementation of the approved audit plan's procedures.
- Developed audit objectives, scope and methodology and ensure proper conducting of the audits (audit approach).
- Reviewed section's work to ensure that the audits have been conducted according to IIA Standards.
- Managed and coordinated the activities of internal audit component including the work of the consultants.
- Ensured that the section always had necessary and required resources to deliver quality work.
- Quality and timely comprehensive reporting to the Director.
- Identified staff training and developmental requirements.
- Compiled training schedule for the division.
- Managed and led Internal Audit personnel/staff reporting directly to me.
- Compiled Complete Production Report for the Director.
- Involvement in new tasks and initiatives where appropriate.
Senior Internal Auditor (Contract)
Department of Social Development
04.2003 - 07.2004
- Engaged on discussion of coverage/annual audit.
- Compiled letter of intent/engagement.
- Scheduled appointments with auditee to discuss audit plan.
- Conducted interviews with the auditee management for preliminary survey.
- Developed a self-control assessment for auditee management.
- Analyzed information obtained.
- Identification process of potential risks.
- Determined the audit methodology for all engagements.
- Compiled system description.
- Developed the audit program for approval by the Director.
- Formulated procedures for testing controls.
- Executed audit procedures.
- Tested controls for effectiveness and adequacy.
- Documented audit findings.
- Compiled audit draft reports.
- Discussed draft reports with auditee management.
- Advised auditee management on best practice methodologies.
- Compiled final audit reports on the agreed upon findings and management responses.
- Reviewed the action plans as provided by the auditee management.
Senior Accounting Clerk GRIII
Department of Labour
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Restarted workstation.
- Captured BAS Payments.
- Captured BAS Petty Cash.
- Captured BAS Advance and Claims.
- Captured Debts take-on telephone.
- Captured receipts.
- Authorized BAS Payments and Journals.
- Authorized BAS Petty Cash and Receipts.
- Authorized BAS Travel and Subsistence Claims.
- Handled incoming documents.
- Acted as a supervisor.
- Handled leave forms.
- Handled calls and/or queries from suppliers and other Provincial Departments.
Intern: Internal Audit
Department of Social Development
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Scheduled engagement meetings with auditees.
- Compiled Control Working Papers.
- Documented System Descriptions.
- Performed Field Work.
- Documented findings.
Intern: Internal Audit
Department of Social Development
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Scheduled engagement meetings with auditees.
- Compiled Control Working Papers.
- Documented System Descriptions.
- Performed Field Work.
- Documented findings.
Education
Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme - undefined
12.2020
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology TUT
12.2006
Project Management Course - undefined
12.2004
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology TUT
12.2003
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Vlakfontein Technical High School
12.1996
Skills
Time Management
Personal Information
- ID Number: 781115 0293 085
- ID Number: 781115 0293
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 8
Professional Summary
I always maintain a positive attitude towards my work and work environment. I am energetic, target driven and strive to provide 100% towards whatever I am doing., I can work under pressure, independently and am an excellent team player & team leader, confident, fast learner, able to adjust to change, initiative person, motivating person and one person who is not afraid of challenges., To get established in a progressive work environment and uplift the company's productivity by adding value to the company.
Education And Professional Registrations
Masters of Business Studies in Auditing (MBSA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), 2025-2026, Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), 2026-2027, Certified Forensic Examiner (CFE), 2026-2027, Baccalaureus Technologiae Internal Auditing, Tshwane University of Technology TUT, Completed, 2006, National Diploma Internal Auditing, Tshwane University of Technology TUT, Completed, 2003, Project Management Course (NQF level 5), Completed, 2004, National Senior Certificate, Vlakfontein Technical High School, 1996, Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme, Completed, 2020, Department Study Guidance in Study Methods, Introduction to Computers vs Accounting Course, Identification and Planning of Operational Audits, Introduction to Pastel Accounting Version 5, Financial Management, Internal Control & Risk Management, Project Management, Managing HIV/AIDS, Introduction to Internal Auditing, TeamMate User Training, Certificate in Internal Auditing, IT Internal Audit, FMS Enquiries Transactions for Defence Inspectorate, Finance During Operations, Policy Writers Course (Departmental Level), Risk Based Auditing, Prevention & Detection of White-Collar Crime and Fraud - A Legal Perspective, Auditing Projects, Project Management & Project Risk, Women in Management & Leadership, Lateral Entry Programme SMS and MMS Members, Building, Leading, Managing the Internal Audit Department, Leadership with a Difference, Executive Development Learning Programme (EDLP), Class President Officers Programme - EDLP
Demographic Profile
African, Female
Geographic Profile
Pretoria, Gauteng
Security Clearance
Top Secret
Affiliated Member
IIA (17134497)
Drivers Licence
Code 8
Contact Details
084 645 7959, 065 917 8535, sibenoma50@gmail.com
References
- Lieutenant General MJ Mamotheti, South African Police Service, Divisional Commissioner: Visible Policing and Operations, 082 772 6144
- Mr Wally van Heerden, South African Police Service Audit Committee, Former Audit Committee Chairman, 082 454 8153
- Mr LM Mangquku, South African Police Service Audit Committee, Former Audit Committee Chairman, 083 442 7658
- Brigadier-General W Letsetela, Department of Defence, Retired Brigadier-General, 082 612 2967
References
- Lieutenant General MJ Mamotheti, South African Police Service, Divisional Commissioner: Visible Policing and Operations, 082 772 6144
- Mr Wally van Heerden, South African Police Service Audit Committee, Former Audit Committee Chairman, 082 454 8153
- Mr LM Mangquku, South African Police Service Audit Committee, Former Audit Committee Chairman, 083 442 7658
- Brigadier-General W Letsetela, Department of Defence, Retired Brigadier-General, 082 612 2967
Accomplishments
- Rooting out irregularities of tender processes.
- Finalising the Internal Audit Operational Plans 85%- 100%.
- First woman in SAPS to head the Internal Audit Function.
Timeline
Chief Audit Executive - Internal Audit - Level 14
South African Police Service
03.2023 - 03.2024
Head Auxiliary Services - Level 14
South African Police Service
01.2022 - 02.2023
Chief Audit Executive - Internal Audit - Level 14
South African Police Service
03.2012 - 12.2021
Chief Audit Executive - Internal Audit - Level 14
South African Police Service
03.2012 - 12.2021
Brigadier (Director) - Internal Audit - Level 13
South African Police Service
06.2009 - 02.2012
Colonel (Deputy Director) - Internal Audit - Level 12
South African Police Service
04.2008 - 05.2009
Colonel (Deputy Director) - Internal Audit - Level 12
South African Police Service
04.2008 - 05.2009
Assistant Director: Information Communication Systems (ICS) Policy Control
Department of Defence
07.2007 - 03.2008
Acting Audit Manager
Department of Defence
02.2006 - 02.2007
Acting Audit Manager
Department of Defence
02.2006 - 02.2007
Assistance Director: Internal Auditing
Department of Defence
07.2004 - 07.2007
Senior Internal Auditor (Contract)
Department of Social Development
04.2003 - 07.2004
Senior Accounting Clerk GRIII
Department of Labour
03.2002 - 03.2003
Intern: Internal Audit
Department of Social Development
10.2001 - 02.2002
Intern: Internal Audit
Department of Social Development
10.2001 - 02.2002
Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme - undefined
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology TUT
Project Management Course - undefined
National Diploma - Internal Auditing
Tshwane University of Technology TUT
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Vlakfontein Technical High School