Aligning internal audit with global standards to boost governance at UNIVEN

The University of Venda hosted a high-level Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) Workshop on 17 April 2026 at the Protea Hotel Fire and Ice in Pretoria. The event brought together key governance figures from the university to strengthen governance, accountability, and institutional performance by aligning internal audit practices with global standards. The workshop focused on enhancing oversight through collaboration among the Audit Committee, Executive Management Committee, and Senior Management Committee, and set the stage for ongoing improvements across UNIVEN’s governance framework.

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Place: Protea Hotel Fire and Ice, Pretoria

Date: 17 April 2026

Participants included members of the Audit Committee, the Executive Management Committee, and the Senior Management Committee from the University of Venda (UNIVEN). The gathering emphasised the adoption and alignment of Global Internal Audit Standards to strengthen governance, accountability, and institutional performance. While specific individual names were not disclosed in the available material, the roles involved were clear: those responsible for internal audit oversight, executive decision-making, and senior management leadership were engaged to drive the alignment process.

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The workshop marked a decisive step for UNIVEN in reinforcing governance, accountability and performance across the institution. By aligning internal audit practices with global standards, the university aims to bolster risk management, control processes and assurance across its operations. Attendees explored how GIAs can be embedded into daily operations, reporting lines, and strategic planning, ensuring that internal controls effectively support the university’s mission andCompliance framework.

The event served as a collaborative platform where governance bodies could review current audit practices, identify gaps, and agree on practical steps to implement global standards. This included refining audit planning, fieldwork methodologies, reporting, and follow-up on audit recommendations. The workshop also underscored the importance of ongoing training and capacity-building for audit professionals within UNIVEN to sustain continuous improvement.