Director Audit
- Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
A national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced Director – Public Sector to join our Pietermaritzburg office. This is a senior leadership role with immediate availability, offering the opportunity to drive business growth, lead high-performing teams, and manage complex public sector engagements.Main Purpose of the Role
To lead the Consulting Department in the Pietermaritzburg office, with a strong focus on business development, revenue generation, and delivering exceptional service to public sector clients across all spheres of government.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive business development initiatives and generate revenue for the Consulting Department.
- Oversee the entire consulting team, ensuring efficiency, quality, and client satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships, identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Arrange and lead business meetings with prospective clients.
- Promote the firm’s services, addressing client needs and objectives.
- Build long-term relationships with both new and existing clients.
- Provide client support and feedback after service delivery.
- Manage client portfolios from inception to completion.
- Plan, execute, and report on assignments in line with quality standards, office policies, and timelines.
- Lead project management and staff planning initiatives.
- Review the work of subordinates and provide coaching and feedback.
- Assist in preparing client proposals.
- Assess staff performance and oversee professional development initiatives.
- CA(SA) and Registered Auditor.
- Completed SAICA articles at a South African auditing practice.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience at senior management level.
- Extensive public sector experience across national, provincial, and local government.
- In-depth knowledge of PFMA, MFMA, and SCM regulations.
- Sound knowledge of the local market.
- Proficiency in Caseware, TeamMate, Pastel, and Microsoft Office.
- Proven track record in business development and revenue generation.
- Valid South African driver’s licence and own transport.