DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL REPORTING AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Management Accounting Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/08
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Head Office
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / Advanced Diploma qualification in Internal Control / Accounting / Auditing or any related fields. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in finance. Skills And Competencies: Demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the legislative environment applicable to government finance and supply chain management and the development, implementation and monitoring of related policies and procedures within a government environment. Excellent supervisory and operational management skills. Good interpersonal relations and written & verbal communication skills. The ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and to prioritize work in high-pressure environments. Knowledge of relevant prescripts (PFMA, Treasury regulations, BBBEE Act, PPPFA). Leadership, communication, financial management, planning and execution skills. Knowledge and experience on BAS. Knowledge of LOGIS and PERSAL will be an advantage. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing Internal Control and Compliance functions within the department. Facilitate identifying, recording, investigation, reporting and appropriate disclosures of Fruitless & Wasteful Expenditure, Irregular Expenditure, Unauthorised expenditure and Losses & damages in accordance with National Treasury prescripts and frameworks. Developing and monitoring compliance to financial delegations, financial policies and procedures. Review internal and external audit reports/audit findings. Identify internal control weaknesses, recommend mitigations and monitor implementation of mitigation plans. Manage development of audit action plans and monitoring implementation of audit action plans across the department.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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