Ndoli Jabulani Isaac Maseko
Assistant Director: Internal Audit
Bloemfontein
Summary
Internal Audit professional with 15+ years of experience in assurance, governance, and risk-based auditing. Proven track record of leading audit teams, developing rolling audit plans, and delivering actionable findings that strengthen internal controls and compliance. Adept at aligning audit methodologies with legislative frameworks and strategic objectives. Currently serving as Assistant Director of Internal Audit and Risk Champion, with strong readiness to transition into Risk Management leadership.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Internal Audit
Department of Economics, Small Business Development, Tourism Affairs
Bloemfontein
05.2007 - Current
- · Worked on audit projects including operational, compliance, environmental, and IT audits, delivering findings that reduced repeated audit issues
- · Participated in the development of annual and three-year rolling audit plans, ensuring risk-based prioritization and alignment with departmental objectives and strategic priorities.
- · Supervised and mentored Internal Auditors, improving audit quality and reducing report turnaround time.
- · Acted as Risk Champion, embedding proactive risk identification into audit planning and execution.
- · Managed the Internal Audit Sub-Directorate, including staff supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
- · Promoted continuous improvement in audit processes and methodologies, embedding best practices across the unit.
- · Assist and participate in development and maintained internal audit methodologies, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and defensibility.
- · Ensured audits were conducted in line with approved methodologies, policies, and procedures.
- · Reviewed audit working papers, findings, and recommendations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IIA Standards.
- · Preparation of draft and final audit reports, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations.
- · Supported the implementation of audit recommendations through structured follow-up, improving compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations and global internal audit standards.
- · Facilitated entry and exit meetings with management, strengthening communication and securing agreement on corrective actions.
- · Assisted with the administration of Internal Audit
Risk Champion – Internal Audit Unit
Department of Economics, Small Business & Tourism Affairs
Bloemfontein
04.2018 - 03.2024
- · Assist in facilitation risk management processes within Internal Audit, engaging stakeholders and identifying key risks.
- · Conducted risk assessments, prioritizing critical risks for management attention.
- · Monitored implementation of risk action plans, ensuring timely completion and escalating delays.
- · Updated and maintained the Internal Audit risk register in collaboration with the Risk Management unit.
- · Represented Internal Audit at Risk Champion meetings, aligning mitigation strategies with organizational priorities.
Internal Auditor
Department of Economics, Small Business Development & Tourism Affairs
Bloemfontein
05.2007 - 04.2018
- · Performed audit procedures, reviewed and analyzed evidence, and documented client processes and procedures.
- · Carried out fieldwork in accordance with the approved audit programme.
- · Ensured audit work was adequately documented to support findings, recommendations, and conclusions.
- · Gathered audit evidence, supporting documents, and other information required to complete engagements.
- · Assisted in developing and documenting audit findings and recommendations.
- · Assisted in drafting audit findings and reports, submitting them to the Assistant Director for review.
- · Conducted compliance, performance, and environmental audits, identifying control weaknesses and recommending improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Internal Auditor
Institution of Internal Auditing
Johannesburg, South Africa01-2012
Diploma - Internal Audit Technician (IAT)
Institution of Internal Audit
Johannesburg, South Africa01-2011
Skills
Internal Audit Planning & Execution
Risk-Based Assurance & Risk Identification
Governance, Compliance & Legislative Monitoring
Audit Methodologies, Policies & Procedures
Strategic Communication (Board & Audit Committee)
Leadership & Team Supervision
Report Writing & Presentation (Quarterly/Annual)
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
Operations management
Timeline
Risk Champion – Internal Audit Unit
Department of Economics, Small Business & Tourism Affairs
04.2018 - 03.2024
Assistant Director of Internal Audit
Department of Economics, Small Business Development, Tourism Affairs
05.2007 - Current
Internal Auditor
Department of Economics, Small Business Development & Tourism Affairs
05.2007 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Internal Auditor
Institution of Internal Auditing
Diploma - Internal Audit Technician (IAT)
Institution of Internal Audit