Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to engage suitably qualified internal auditors to perform specific internal audit engagements focused on monitoring controls and expenditure management controls within the entity. The audits aim to assess and improve the effectiveness of controls related to budgeting, grant funding, and procurement processes, including Bids and RFQs.

Scope

The scope encompasses completing internal audits as specified, covering:

• Monitoring controls related to expenditure management
• Auditing budgeting and grant funding processes
• Focusing on Bids and RFQs

Each engagement must be clearly indicated and evaluated separately. The scope also includes providing detailed cost breakdowns and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement and audit standards.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Provision of evidence demonstrating relevant experience and qualifications for each engagement
• Adherence to minimum experience levels for different roles (e.g., Chartered Accountant, CIA, or related fields)
• Clear indication of which engagement each proposal responds to
• Submission of a detailed all-inclusive costing proposal on Annexure B
• Compliance with evaluation criteria, including functionality scoring (minimum 36 out of 50 points)
• Provision of proof of registration, experience, and references for relevant engagements
• Adherence to service delivery standards, with performance monitoring and potential retention of 10% of monthly costs for underperformance

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required include:

• Qualified internal auditors with CIA/PIA or Chartered Accountant (CA/SA) designations
• Relevant experience of 3-6 years depending on the role:
• For senior roles (e.g., Project Director, Project Manager): 5-6 years of relevant experience
• For internal auditors: 3-4 years of relevant experience
• For support roles in accounting, finance, or auditing: 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Proof of professional registration and qualifications must be provided
• Experience in the public sector and familiarity with internal audit standards are advantageous
• Ability to provide traceable references and demonstrate experience in similar engagements
• Competence in monitoring controls, expenditure management, and procurement processes