This tender seeks a service provider to conduct the annual financial statement review, annual performance report review, and proactive review of the 2027/28 annual performance plan for the Directorate Internal Audit. The project aims to enhance compliance and improve performance metrics.
The Department of Higher Education and Training is inviting proposals from qualified service providers to perform comprehensive reviews of its financial and performance documentation. The selected provider will conduct an annual financial statement review to ensure compliance with the Modified Cash Standards and related reporting guidelines. Additionally, the service provider will review the annual performance report, validating reported achievements against source documentation and assessing alignment with strategic objectives.
Furthermore, the service provider will proactively review the 2027/28 annual performance plan, ensuring that performance indicators are relevant, measurable, and compliant with applicable frameworks. This entails evaluating the clarity of targets, consistency with available resources, and identifying risks that may impact the achievement of planned targets. The successful bidder will deliver detailed reports with actionable recommendations aimed at improving the quality and audit-readiness of the department's performance documentation.
This tender is suitable for auditing firms, financial consultants, and organizations with expertise in public sector compliance and performance evaluation. Businesses with a proven track record in conducting similar reviews and possessing certified auditors are encouraged to apply.