Internal Audit branch skills audit and training needs assessment report

This skills audit was conducted within the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) to support the organisation's commitment to developing a skilled and capable workforce. This initiative aligns with the national directive to professionalize the public service, a goal that is particularly pertinent to an assurance function like Internal Audit, which operates according to professional standards. The primary objective of this skills audit is to assess the current skills profile of the Internal Audit Branch staff, identify key skills gaps and training needs relative to the branch's mandate of providing independent assurance, and provide recommendations for targeted skills development interventions that support its critical governance role. This audit focused on staff at the Middle Management Service (MMS) and Senior Management Service (SMS) levels. The data was collected using a survey administered via an online platform between February and March 2025. The participation rate was a strong 73% (8 out of 11 officials), which ensures the findings are representative and provide a reliable basis for analysis. It must be noted that this executive summary contains only a fraction of the nuanced analysis detailed in the full report.