DEPUTY DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE

Department of Land Reform and Rural Development

Chief Directorate: Deeds Finance and Corporate Support

Reference number: 3/1/1/1/2026/156
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with MMS)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Accounting / Auditing / Internal Audit / Risk Management and Cost Accounting or related equivalent qualification. Minimum 3 years of experience at a junior management level in Finance / Internal Control / Auditing / Risk Management / Internal Audit field. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge of Financial Accounting Systems. Accpac (Accounting Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and business management software). Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP). Treasury Regulations. Performance Management and Monitoring. Government systems and structures. Government decision making processes. Programme setting process. Understanding of the management information and formal reporting system. Dealing with Misconduct. Internal Control and Risk Management. Project management principles and tools. Project management. Team management. Interpersonal skills. Budget forecasting skills. Computer literacy. Resource planning skills. Problem-solving and decision-making skills. Time management skills. Business skills. Communication skills.

Duties

Coordinate Risk Management services. Implement risk management strategies / policies and systems for the branch. Promote risk awareness culture and review conduct risk assessment. Coordinate risk management training programmes and communicate on new risk management development. Develop, implement, and maintain the institutional Risk management Framework and strategy in line with National Treasury guidelines. Ensure risk management practices are embedded across strategic, operational, financial, and compliance processes. Support the branch head in fulfilling risk governance responsibilities. Prepare risk management reports for senior management, risk management committee, audit committee, and overside body where it is needed. Facilitate Performance Management and Evaluation. Coordinate and implement the performance information management systems and coordinate M&E activities. Monitor and coordinate monthly, quarterly and performance reporting of the branch. Support and coordinate the production of the branch strategic plan, Annual Performance Plan, and operational plan. Review performance reports and recommend improvement strategy to meet performing planned target. Strengthen collaboration with other National Departments and external partners on monitoring and evaluation issues. Manage corporate support quality assurance. Serves as a nodal point for all audit communication, information request and management responses. Facilitate the development and implementation of the branch audit action plans to address identified control deficiencies. Manage and respond to audit queries in relation to performance of Corporate Support Services. Develop quality assurance reports for senior management and audit committees on audit action plan. Review and provide assurance on the credibility and reliability of financial information prior submitting to overside body, Auditor and National Treasury. Support oversight bodies with accurate and timely financial reporting. Ensure financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards GRAP and ASB guidelines). Manage Compliance and Monitoring. Coordinate policies review, approval and monitor the implementation and alignment of internal policies and procedures for corporate support of the branch. Coordinate and maintenance of the branch financial compliance and loss control committee. Manage the secretariat of the financial compliance and loss control committee. Investigate irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, identify potential financial risks (inclusive of fraud risks) and facilitate management action to mitigate the identified risks. Provide guidance and training to finance officials on compliance matters. Promote a culture of compliance and accountability within the finance environment.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds at 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or apply using Deeds Online Job Application Portal; https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ (Please separate Application Form for each post) before the closing date as no late applications will be considered

Enquiries

Mr. L Tshivhase Tel No: (012) 338 7123 and Mr. R Saila Tel No: (012) 338 7123

Note

EE TARGETS: African, Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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