Deputy Director: Internal Control, Ref No. WCMD 14/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Western Cape Mobility Department has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure sound internal control systems/practices.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year B-degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years management level experience an internal control working environment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
• Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have access to transport may also apply.

Recommendation    

• None.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure proper governance, losses and fraud management services; Render assurance services; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management; Financial Management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of  the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions;
• Departmental internal control systems, functions, processes and procedures; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of an Anti-fraud Strategic Plan for departmental fraud management; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of a Fraud Implementation and Operational Plan; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of Departmental Fraud and Corruption Prevention Plan; Compilation, implementation and maintenance of a departmental Corporate Governance Implementation Plan; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended (establishing norms and standards related to Integrity, Ethics, Conduct and Anti-Corruption in the Public Service); Public Service Regulations, 2016 (Chapter 2 related to Conduct, Financial Disclosure, Anti-Corruption and Ethics Management); Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1999, National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions (promote the objective of good financial management in order to maximize service delivery through the effective and efficient use of limited resources); Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (provides for measures to prevent and combat corrupt activities); Protected Disclosure Act, 2000 (promotes disclosure of unethical conduct that could potentially lead to corruption); Determination and Financial Disclosure Framework issued by DPSA; Directive on Other Remunerative Work Outside the employee’s employment in the relevant department issued by the Minister for Public Service and Administration; Western Cape Mobility Department’s Policy and Standard Operating Procedures for the Declaration and Acceptance of Gifts by Employees; Procurement and tendering processes; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Economic, Financial and Statistical Analysis; Legal Administration; Presentation; Interpretation; Observation; Planning; Organising; Monitoring; Decision-making; Results and Quality Management; Problem-solving; Writing and Reporting; Analytical; Innovation; Ability to work under pressure; Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines; Willingness to regularly travel away from the office.