Assistant Director: Assurance Services (Inspectorate), Ref No. DOI 48/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render an assurance service with regards to financial administration.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Finance; A minimum of 3 proven experience in a governance / compliance/ financial internal control environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Prepare input in Annual Operational Plan for Internal Control and ensure execution thereof; Render an assurance service with regard to financial administration; Make tactical recommendations on submissions with financial implications to the relevant senior manager, CFO, Cabinet, MEC, AO and Provincial Treasury; Coordinate, evaluate and prepare responses/submissions to oversight bodies, committees and forums; Oversee Post Auditing of expenditure vouchers as well as financial inspections; Human Resource Management and Skills Development; Financial Management; Participation in Strategic Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Report writing; Internal Control Frameworks; PFMA and Regulations, Instructions, Guidelines and Practise notes issued in terms thereof. Skills needed: Advanced computer skills; Communication skills (written and verbal); Analytical; Planning; Report writing; Presentation skills; Problem solving skills; Multi-level communication and strong interpersonal relations; Team and people orientation; Organised and self-motivated.