| Government Entity | Department of Communications and Digital Technologies |
|---|---|
| Salary | R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (the all-inclusive remuneration package consists of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Pension Fund, a medical fund and a flexible portion in terms of applicable rules). |
| Centre / Location | Pretoria, Hatfield |
| Closing Date | June 29, 2026 |
| Source Document | Download |
Requirements
An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Internal Auditing / Law / Accounting / Financial Accounting / Management Accounting or relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience of which three (3) years should be at an Assistant Director level / middle managerial or equivalent working experience in Corporate Governance and Oversight environment. Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: Core competencies: Job Knowledge, Quality of Work, Initiatives, Planning and Executions, Communication, Teamwork, Reliability, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Service Delivery Innovation. Technical Competencies: Data Management, Data Analytics, Stakeholder Management and Engagement, Basic Commercial and Company Law, Corporate Governance, Entity Oversight Compliance Frameworks, Entity Compliance Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation, Basic Financial Accounting, Basic Management Accounting.
Duties
The successful candidate will Proactive engagements and interventions, comparison of reports, identifying trends emerging across the entities. Develop and maintain entity oversight reporting framework and processes to ensure a common and integrated reporting approach. Design and monitor adherence to the entity oversight reporting schedule/programme and ensure compliance by entity performance oversight functional units. Collaborate with Finance, Monitoring and Evaluation and entity performance oversight functional units to ensure that all reporting requirements and targets are met. Analyse entity oversight reports submitted to Finance and Monitoring and Evaluation units and prepare and submit quarterly and annual integrated entity oversight reports to the Minister and the Accounting Officer. Present the consolidated reports at CEO/Chairpersons’ Forum and follow-up on parliamentary questions relating to entity oversight reporting with the branches, resolutions and actions based on the feedback from the AO and the Minister. Consolidate the feedback and share with the Branches the feedback for the response letters to the entities. Support the Accounting Officer in facilitating non-compliance consequence management. Support the functional units in various internal and external structures to identify entity oversight requirements, commonalities, leading practices and areas for improvement. Empower, guide and advise officials on entity oversight reporting. Contributing to key result areas such as project management, managing financial resources, driving change and operational excellence and managing compliance.
Enquiries
Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029
How to Apply
application link: CLICK HERE
Notes
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further. Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No. 4 of 2013. Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications. Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law. All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The CVs submitted will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty. A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Note for applicants of SMS posts: Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/, prior to the finalization of the appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Source / Circular Reference
PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/06