DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE REF NO: DD/M&GSP/2026/06-1C Finance 12 months Contract The purpose of the role is to manage and facilitate the provision of internal control compliance, and financial governance services, ensuring effective oversight, risk mitigation, and support for clean audit outcomes.

A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Financial Management, Auditing / Accounting or equivalent. Postgraduate qualification is advantageous. Professional certification (e.g. CA(SA), CIA, CISA) is preferred with minimum 5-6 years of experience in internal control, auditing, or financial governance environment with 3 years of supervisory role or relevant middle management experience. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations. Knowledge of the Pension Fund Act. GRAP standards. Knowledge of the GEP LAW. Knowledge of public sector governance frameworks. Excellent Communication (Written & Verbal). Interpersonal Skills. Ability to do Research and Analyse documents and give solutions. Numeracy. Methodical Skills. Computer Skills. Integrity/ Reliability / Honesty. Quality Orientation. Team Orientation. Service Orientation. Good Leadership qualities.

The incumbent will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks which include but are not limited to the following: Manage and perform pre-audit and financial control operations. Exercise control on the effective implementation of procurement policies, processes and procedures. Develop and implement the GPAA Internal Control Strategy. Provide strategic advice to the CFO and Executive Management on governance, compliance, and audit readiness Report on project progress and performance against approved plans. Ensure and monitor compliance with financial prescripts, Treasury Regulations, and legislative framework. Develop, implement and monitor internal control procedure manuals. Monitor policy implementation and put in place internal control measures to manage risks. Evaluate and communicate internal control weaknesses timely to those parties responsible for corrective action. Compile appropriate responses and action plans regarding internal and external audit findings. Report and compile the register of irregular, unauthorised, fruitless & wasteful expenditure. Provide input on the preparation of interim and annual financial statements. Manage finance record services. Manage filing of payment vouchers/documents in the finance registry. Provide support to the finance registry officials. Provide a well-structured records classification system. Ensure safe keeping of financial records. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulation on finance records. Ensure compliance with PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and GRAP standards. Oversee management and reporting of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (IFWE). Strengthen financial control systems to reduce risk exposure. Support achievement of clean audit outcomes. Facilitation of the risk and audit process. Ensure accessibility of financial records for audit purposes. Assist in the compilation and monitoring of the Audit Intervention Plan. Consolidate progress report on the Audit Intervention Plan. Conduct risk assessment for the Chief Directorate: Financial Management. Assist with the development and maintained of the risk register and action plan. Manage all resources of the unit. Set, monitor, and evaluate performance of direct reports in alignment with unit objectives. Allocate work based on staff workload, expertise, and developmental needs. Identify and implement staff development and succession planning initiatives. Ensure compliance with employment equity requirement. Monitor outputs against business requirements and facilitate staff productivity. Implement motivational and reward mechanisms to support high performance. Facilitate effective departmental communication through appropriate structures and systems. Manage unit budget and monitor expenditure in line with prescripts.

Sanele Ngema Tel No: (012) 319 3501 for more information and application enquiries. [email protected]

To apply visit: https://erecruitment.gpaa.gov.za/

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. It should be noted that the GPAA does not support the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in any of its recruitment and selection processes and will disqualify an application if it picks up the use of AI when completing assessments without acknowledging the source of information. 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://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/, prior to finalisation of appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. For SMS positions, certain candidates may be required to undergo additional Psychometric Assessments. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and references will be conducted once they are short-listed and the appointment is also subject to a positive outcome on these checks, which include, but not limited to: security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal record. Applicants will be required to meet vetting requirements as prescribed by Minimum Information Security Standards in line with the new DPSA Directive effective 01 April 2024. By submitting your application, it also means you consent to the GPAA processing your information for Human Resources Management purposes. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all their foreign qualifications (this includes O and A level certificates) evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at your own expense. Upon appointment, successful candidates will be required to sign a Performance Agreement within 3 months from date of appointment and for candidates whose appointment exceeds 12 calendar months will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) calendar months excluding leave taken as prescribed by Public Service Regulation 68. The status of your application will be visible on the e-Recruitment system. However, if you have not received feedback from the GPAA within 6 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The candidate must take note: It is the GPAA’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer/promotion / appointment will promote representativeness in line with the numerical targets as contained in GPAA’s Employment Equity Plan. Note: The GPAA reserves the right not to fill the below-mentioned posts, withdraw or to put on-hold a position and/or to re-advertise a post. The GPAA is compliant with the requirements of POPIA.

PSV Circular 21 of 2026, Post 21/84