ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL CONTROL (INSPECTIONS)
Department of Social Development · western cape · Western Cape Mobility Department
- Closing date
- 19 October 2026
- Reference
- WCMD 34/2026
- Salary band
- R 573 897
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Social Development Location: Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government 249 Salary: R487 197- R573 897 per annum (Level 09) Requirements: An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an internal control and governance working environment. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Audit Act, 2004; Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Instructions and guidelines (promote the objective of good financial management in order to maximise 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); Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and ant- corruption and fraud prevention measures; Protected Disclosure Act, 2000 (promotes disclosure of unethical conduct that could potentially lead to corruption); Government Accounting Standards; (Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)); Internal control tools and techniques; Government financial systems; Departmental policies and procedures; Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and Regulations. Skills in the following: Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Planning; Analytical; Report- writing; Communication; Presentation; Inter-personal; Problem solving; Supervisory. Duties: Ensure proper governance with regard to internal control; Ensure the rendering of assurance services; Ensure the implementation of internal control inspection measures to ensure compliance to financial administration; Managerial functions. Application instructions: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Enquiries: Mr R Wiggill Tel No: (021) 483 0600 Closing Date: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification)
- ✓A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in an internal control and governance working environment
- ✓Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Public Audit Act, 2004
- ✓Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Instructions and guidelines (promote the objective of good financial management in order to maximise 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)
- ✓Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and ant- corruption and fraud prevention measures
- ✓Protected Disclosure Act, 2000 (promotes disclosure of unethical conduct that could potentially lead to corruption)
- ✓Government Accounting Standards
- ✓(Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP))
- ✓Internal control tools and techniques
Key responsibilities
- •Ensure proper governance with regard to internal control
- •Ensure the rendering of assurance services
- •Ensure the implementation of internal control inspection measures to ensure compliance to financial administration
- •Managerial functions
About Department of Social Development
Social Development is responsible for social welfare policy and services - social grants administration (via SASSA), child protection, support for people with disabilities, substance abuse services, and community development programmes.
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