ASSISTANTDIRECTORINTERNALCONTROLANDCOMPLIANCE

This vacancy is for an Assistant Director: Internal Control and Compliance, a supervisory-level post within the Chief Directorate: Financial Management and Administration at the North West Provincial Department of Social Development. The successful candidate will be stationed at the provincial office in Mahikeng and will work in the Directorate: Internal Control, where the focus is on safeguarding departmental resources, ensuring sound financial governance, and supporting the broader objectives of the department through effective internal audit and compliance mechanisms. This is a salary level 9 position, reflecting the managerial responsibilities attached to the role.

Candidates must have a Grade 12 certificate as well as a National Diploma or bachelor's degree at NQF level 6 or 7 in Commerce, with Auditing and Accounting as major subjects, or a qualification in Internal Auditing. A valid driver's licence is also required. Applicants need between three and five years of relevant working experience, at least two years of which must have been at a supervisory level. In addition to the formal qualifications, the post demands a thorough working knowledge of risk management, internal control strategies, frameworks and policies, as well as the supply chain management framework and financial systems. A sound understanding of the Public Finance Management Act, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Treasury Regulations, the Modified Cash Standard, the Accounting Manual for Departments, and auditing and financial reporting principles is essential. The successful candidate will also need strong numerical and problem-solving abilities, solid planning and organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and computer literacy. Personal attributes such as the ability to work well in a team, to cope with a high workload, and to perform under pressure are equally important.

In this role, the Assistant Director will supervise and take part in formulating the department's strategic internal audit plans. The incumbent will coordinate and maintain efficient and effective internal controls to help the department achieve its objectives. This includes attending to audit queries related to financial statements, ensuring that a proper audit trail and complete working papers are maintained, and providing financial inputs for the department's annual report. The position also carries responsibility for managing irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, monitoring and building capacity for projects funded by non-profit organisations, and reviewing general ledger reconciliations to identify discrepancies and propose corrective measures. In addition, the post involves managing staff and resources, and engaging in continuous professional development to keep pace with developments in the internal audit environment.

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented and experienced internal control professional to take on a leadership role in a government department. Interested applicants should note that this is a full-time appointment based in Mahikeng, and that the relevant recruitment and selection processes of the department apply. Enquiries regarding the post may be directed to the contact person listed in the original vacancy notice, and further details are available from the department's official website.