ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: INTERNAL CONTROL (INSPECTIONS)

The Western Cape Government’s Department of Mobility is advertising a vacancy for an Assistant Director: Internal Control, with a specific focus on inspections. This is a management-level post within the department’s governance and financial oversight structure, based in the Western Cape. The role is central to ensuring that the department operates with integrity, transparency, and accountability in its financial administration. The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership and direction in internal control processes, helping to safeguard public resources and support the department’s broader objective of maximising service delivery through the efficient and effective use of limited funds.

Applicants must hold an appropriate three-year bachelor’s degree or an equivalent or higher qualification, together with a minimum of three years of relevant experience in an internal control and governance working environment. This is not a junior position; it requires a solid professional background in public sector financial management, audit, and compliance. The role demands a thorough working knowledge of key legislative and regulatory frameworks, including the Public Audit Act, the Public Finance Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, provincial instructions and guidelines, the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, the Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy, the Protected Disclosure Act, Government Accounting Standards and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice, internal control tools and techniques, government financial systems, departmental policies and procedures, and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. In addition to this technical knowledge, the post requires strong skills in numeracy, computer literacy, language proficiency, project management, accounting, finance and audit, planning, analytical thinking, report writing, communication, presentation, interpersonal engagement, problem solving, and supervision.

The core duties of the role are to ensure proper governance with regard to internal control, to render assurance services, and to implement internal control inspection measures that verify compliance with financial administration requirements. The incumbent will also be responsible for managerial functions, which includes overseeing staff, planning and coordinating inspection activities, and reporting on findings. This involves identifying areas of risk or non-compliance, recommending corrective action, and contributing to the department’s overall anti-corruption and fraud prevention efforts. The position therefore requires someone who can work independently, exercise sound judgement, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Shortlisted candidates should note that the selection process includes interviews, the submission of vetting and supporting documentation within a prescribed timeframe, and two pre-entry assessments. One assessment is a practical exercise designed to test technical and generic suitability for the post, while the other is an integrity or ethical conduct assessment. The selection process will be guided by the employment equity targets of the employing department, and applicants should be aware that by applying, they consent to the Western Cape Government contacting previous employers for employment references, including checks on disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. This is a demanding role suited to a finance and governance professional who is committed to upholding high standards of public sector accountability and who is ready to take on a supervisory position within a dynamic provincial government environment.