Director Internal Control REF: 50/2024 (IC) at Departments: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

REQUIREMENTS: 

• The ideal candidate must be in possession of an appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or NQF level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Financial Management/Internal Auditing coupled with 5 years middle management experience as well as an SMS Pre-entry (Nyukela) certificate as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment).  

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: 

The successful candidate must have:-

• Sound knowledge and understanding of policy analysis; Project management; Audit Planning; Risk Management; PFMA and Regulations; Relevant legislation; Awareness and understanding of the Public Service; Planning; Team development; Decision making; Problem solving; Managerial skills; Financial Management; Project Management; Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles; Communication with other Government Organisations and the Private Sector; Good communication skills (verbal & written); Good computer literacy in MS Office and a valid driver’s licence.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 The successful candidate will be required to provide internal audit and risk management services to ensure compliance with policy and prescripts with the following responsibilities:

• Develop, review and maintain an Internal Control and Risk Management Annual Plan for the Department;
• Manage the Internal Auditing Service to ensure compliance with the PFMA, policies and prescripts;
• Manage the Risk Management process for the Department;
• Manage the fraud prevention strategy of the Department;
• Manage the resources of the Directorate.