Vacancies at Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Internal Control Framework Implementation

• Assist in rolling out and monitoring TETA’s internal control framework across departments.

Control Testing and Evaluation

• Conduct periodic control tests to assess the design and operational effectiveness of controls.

Process Reviews and Standardisation

• Evaluate business processes for compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and TETA policies.

Audit Preparation and Support

• Prepare control evidence and assist in coordinating internal and external audit reviews.

Risk Mitigation and Monitoring

• Identify emerging control risks and collaborate with risk and compliance teams for mitigation.

Compliance Monitoring

• Track corrective action implementation from audit and risk reports.

Reporting and Documentation

• Develop control evaluation reports and dashboards for Senior Management, EXCO, and Audit & Risk Committee.

Capacity Building and Support

• Provide guidance and training to staff on internal control requirements and compliance practices.

Continuous Improvement

• Recommend system and process improvements to enhance control efficiency.

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Business Management, or a  related field.
• Affiliation with IIA, IRMSA, SAICA, or similar professional body
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in internal control, audit, or risk environment
• Familiarity with PFMA, Treasury, King IV, and GRAP frameworks
• CCSA, CIA, or equivalent certification 
   

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Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Performance Verification and Validation 

• Conduct detailed verification of performance data and reported indicators against source evidence.

Evidence Management and Quality Assurance

• Assess the reliability, completeness and consistency of supporting documentation for reported results.

Indicator Compliance Review

• Check indicator calculations, definitions and targets for accuracy against approved APP and frameworks.

Performance Audit Preparation

• Support internal and AGSA audit processes by ensuring all evidence and verification trails are complete.

Reporting and Analytics Support

• Compile verification reports with findings, recommendations and validation summaries.

System and Process Improvement

• Identify gaps in reporting systems, recommend controls to improve data integrity.

Capacity Building and Guidance

• Train programme staff on data collection, indicator definitions and evidence retention standards.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with M&E, Strategy, and Finance to align data verification with organisational reporting timelines.

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Monitoring and Evaluation, Auditing, Public Administration,Business Management, or a related qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in data verification, audit, or performance reporting
• Understanding of PFMA, Treasury Framework, APP and Audit processes
• Public-sector experience, preferably in a SETA or regulatory environment

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
Provide Support to Stakeholders

• Assist Internal and External Auditors with queries and provide them with relevant information and provide them with relevant information and support
• Maintain good working relationships with Auditor General, Internal auditors, National Treasury and DHET
• Provide relevant financial information and respond to queries to the chambers, Business Units and projects Office;
• Support internal departments and external stakeholders on budgeting and financial procedures

Project Financial Administration

• Manage financial transactions, reconciliations, and journals for all funded projects

Budget Monitoring and Control 

• Track project budgets against expenditure and forecast future costs

Grant Disbursement Management 

• Process and monitor disbursements for discretionary and mandatory grants

Project Reporting and Reconciliation 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual project financial reports for EXCO, Board, and DHET

Daily reconciliation of provisions and accruals

• Extract electronic copies of grant claims in respect of all payments requests made during the year.
• Match payment request learner details to previous year provisions and accruals listings, investigate and report on inconsistencies 
• Maintain a reconciliation of provision and accruals at both learner and employer level, clearly indicating payments made and de-associations.
• Investigate and report on reasons for unpaid or delayed payment of provisions and accruals

Monthly reconciliation of performance reports to contracts

• Reconcile monthly performance reports or MIS information to appropriately signed  allocation lists and contracts and report on inconsistencies.
• Update relevant performance report as well as the TETA commitment register with addition   of new learners, resignations and de-associations from grants

Commitments schedule

• Maintain commitments register in respect all projects and programmes for each company, supported by learner details clearly indicating contract or learner start date, Total contract amount.
• Reconcile amounts paid per the accounting system to amounts paid per commitment register. Validate closing balances.

Audit Preparation and Evidence Management 

• Maintain audit-ready files for all projects, including source documentation and reconciliations

Compliance & Control Adherence

• Ensure project accounting adheres to PFMA, Treasury Regulations, GRAP, and TETA policies

Financial Risk and Assurance Support

• Identify potential financial risks in project spending and propose mitigation measures

System Accuracy and Improvement

• Maintain accuracy within financial systems and recommend enhancements

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Qualification

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Auditing (NQF Level 7)
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in financial accounting, with exposure to project or grant accounting 
• Registered with SAICA / CIMA / SAIPA or equivalent
• Experience in the public service and/or in skills development sector will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury, GRAP & SDA frameworks

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge and understanding of:

• Financial contract management
• Knowledge of quality, risk, and audit requirements 
• SAGE X3 and Excel

Skills

• Analytical abilities and accuracy
• Problem solving skills and deadline driven
• Planning and organizing skills
• Excellent communication (verbally & written) and facilitation skills

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Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Risk Identification and Assessment

• Facilitate risk identification workshops and update the corporate risk register.

Risk Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor progress on risk mitigation plans and report changes to Senior Management and the Audit & Risk Committee.

Risk Analysis and Evaluation

• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis of strategic and operational risks.

Control Evaluation and Testing

• Evaluate existing internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate high-risk areas.

Compliance and Governance Support

• Ensure alignment between risk processes, PFMA requirements and King IV governance principles.

Risk Dashboard and Reporting Tools

• Maintain and update digital dashboards and risk heatmaps for reporting to EXCO and Board.

Incident Tracking and Root Cause Analysis

• Record and analyse incidents, fraud risks and emerging threats; recommend corrective actions.

 Risk Awareness and Capacity Building

• Conduct training and awareness sessions to strengthen TETA’s risk culture.

Assurance and Audit Support

• Assist with audit preparation and follow-up on risk-related audit findings.

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Risk Management, Auditing, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
• Affiliation with IRMSA / IIA or equivalent
• Minimum experience of 4 years in risk management, internal control or audit
• Public sector or SETA risk management exposure will be an added advantage

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Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework

• Develop, implement and maintain TETA’s ERM Framework, Policy and Procedures.

Risk Identification, Assessment and Monitoring

• Facilitate periodic risk assessments across all departments; update corporate risk register.

Internal Control Systems Design and Review

• Establish internal control frameworks for key operational areas; assess and improve control effectiveness.

Combined Assurance Coordination

• Coordinate assurance activities between Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit and EXCO functions.

Compliance Support and PFMA Adherence

• Monitor adherence to PFMA, Treasury and Governance prescripts.

Risk Reporting and Analytics

• Produce quarterly and annual risk dashboards, heatmaps and reports to EXCO, ARC & Board.

 Business Continuity and Operational Risk

• Maintain Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery frameworks.

 Awareness and Capacity Building

• Conduct training and awareness on risk and internal control processes.

Audit and Review Follow-Up

• Track implementation of internal/external audit findings and ensure timely closure.

Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience and Qualification

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (NQF Level 7) in Risk Management, Auditing, Finance, Governance, or a related field
• Member of IRMSA, IIA or equivalent
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in risk management and internal control, 3 years of which should be at senior management level in public sector or SETA environment
• Strong understanding of PFMA, Treasury and Risk Frameworks