ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE

Department of Social Development

Chief Directorate: Financial Management and Administration Directorate: Internal Control

Reference number: SD/1/11/26/E
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Provincial Office - Mahikeng
Province: North West
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12. National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 6/7) in Commence (Major with Auditing and Accounting) / Internal Auditing. Three 3-5 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at supervisory level. Valid driver’ licence. Knowledge: Knowledge of Risk Management, Internal Control strategies /frameworks/ policies. Knowledge of the SCM Framework and Financial systems. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard (MCS) & Accounting Manual for Departments (AMD), Auditing and Financial reporting. Skills: Numerical skills, Problem solving skills, Planning and organising skills, Communication (verbal and written) skills, Computer literacy. Interpersonal Attributes: Ability to work in a team, Ability to work under pressure and to cope with a high workload.

Duties

Supervise and participate in the development of strategic internal audit plans. Coordinate and maintain the efficient and effective controls and achieving the objectives of the department. Engage in continuous professional development activities relevant as required or prescribed by new developments in the internal audit environment. Attend to all audit queries in respect of the Financial Statements. Ensure that there is proper audit trail and working papers (Audit file) in respect of the Financial Statements. Assist in providing financial inputs into the Annual Report. Management of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Conduct monitoring and capacity building on NPO funded projects Identify any discrepancies on the general ledger reconciliations and propose corrective actions. Manage staff and resources.

Where to send your application

E-Mail address: SDRecruitmentPO@nwpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms S Isake Tel No: (018) 388 1641/2480

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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