Assistant Director: Internal Control and Compliance – x1 Post
Reference No.: CFO12/2025
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Centre: Cape Town

Requirements:

A National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Auditing, Accounting, Financial Management, or a related qualification with Accounting as a major subject, along with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in internal control, supply chain management, auditing, financial management, or a closely related field.

Applicants must have:

• In-depth understanding of the public sector financial legislative framework (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, BBBEE Act, PPPFA)

• Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring financial and supply chain management policies

• Working knowledge of systems such as BAS, LOGIS, and PERSAL (advantageous)

Key skills and attributes:

• Financial management and internal control system expertise

• High-level confidentiality and time management under pressure

• Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, administrative, and managerial skills

• Conflict resolution, information interpretation, and policy formulation abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

• Adaptability, reliability, and the ability to manage change

Duties:

• Investigate cases of irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure

• Identify potential financial and fraud risks, and support the implementation of corrective actions

• Test compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, SCM, and HR prescripts

• Highlight control weaknesses and provide findings to improve processes

• Monitor audit recommendations (internal and external) and participate in audit steering committees

• Track and report on the Irregular, Fruitless, and Wasteful Expenditure Registers

• Conduct quarterly key control assessments and internal control reviews

• Provide data analysis support and implement assurance processes

• Support the development of departmental action plans in response to audit findings

• Facilitate the loss control system and serve as Secretariat of the Loss Control Committee

Applications:

Email your application to: [email protected]
Enquiries: Mr S Madonsela | Mobile: +27 76 020 0098

Application Instructions:

• Submit a signed new Z83 application form (available at any public service department) and a recent, detailed CV.

• Certified copies of qualifications, senior certificate, ID, and driver’s licence must be submitted on or before the interview date if shortlisted.

• Applications for Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Cape Town may be:

  • Hand-delivered to: 14 Loop Street, Cape Town

  • Posted to: The Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Private Bag X4390, Cape Town, 8000

  • Emailed to the address above (use reference number in subject line)