Chief Audit Executive - Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CAE)

OVERVIEW Small Enterprise Development and Finance Agency Ltd (Sedfa), a development finance institution responsible for the provision of financial and non-financial support to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) invites qualified candidates to apply for the Chief Audit Executive position.

The institution is a merged entity between the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (sefa), Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda), and Co-Operative Banks Development Agency(CBDA). The entity is listed as a Schedule 3B National Government Business Enterprise, with the State as the sole shareholder and the Department of Small Business Development as the Executive Authority.

NO. OFINCUMBENTS

MAIN PURPOSEOF THE JOB

The successful candidate will lead, develop and oversee the internal audit function of Sedfa, ensuring its alignment with corporate governance, risk management, and strategic objectives.

REMUNERATION Negotiable

REPORTING TO Reporting to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee (dotted line reporting to the Sedfa CEO).

KEYPERFORMANCEAREAS

• Develop an Internal Audit Strategy
• Develop policies and procedures aligned to the Internal Audit strategy.
• Develop and implement an Internal Audit framework aligned to the Internal Audit strategy
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Internal Audit Charter and methodology
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan aligned with our strategic

objectives and operational requirements.

needs.

scope, resources, and timelines

REQUIREDMINIMUMQUALIFICATION

REQUIRED WORKEXPERIENCE

Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, supported by proven internal auditing experience and other governance and control frameworks.

JOB TITLE : CHIEF AUDITEXECUTIVE (CAE)

Closing Date : 15 May 2025

Fixed Term Contract (FTC) : 5 yearsDivision : Office of the Chief Executive OfficerSubmit Applications to :

mailto : executiveCAE%40sedfa.org.za?subject=

NB : Sedfa is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. The organisation intends to promote equity and representativity in terms of race, gender, and people living with disability. Previously disadvantaged Individuals are encouraged to APPLY.

APPLICATIONS : Candidates must submit the applications to : Please quote the position in the subject line (email) when applying.

NB : Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

REQUIRED WORKEXPERIENCE

CRITICALCOMPETENCIES

Advanced level of competencies required :

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