Job Description

Closing Date

2025/12/01

Reference Number

WCG251024-1

Tracking Number

LG 37/2025

Job Title

Assistant Director: Assurance Services, Ref No. LG 37/2025

Department

Local Government

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Mr P Solomons at (021) 483 4566

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Local Government, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage and supervise staff who performs tasks relating to Internal Control: Assurance Services.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in an internal control, governance or audit environment.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Manage and supervise staff rendering assurance services; Perform managerial and supervisory tasks; Evaluate the effectiveness of financial prescripts (inspections); Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls with regard to CGRO, GAP and FMCMM; Manage and co-ordinate financial/non-financial responses for the department in respect of Internal Audit, external audit and FIU/SIU/ERM; Facilitate and co-ordinate responses for SCOPA, Enterprise Risk Management Committee, Internal Control Forum and Public Service Commission; Maintain financial information and knowledge management.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following: Policy Development; Budgeting processes; Financial norms and standards; Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures; Principles and Practices of Financial Accounting; Internal Control tools and techniques; Government Accounting Standards (GRAP); Economic Reporting Framework including Standards Charts of Accounts; Risk Management Framework; Government financial systems; Human Resource Management. Skills in the following: Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Budgeting skills; Communication (written and verbal); Computer Literacy; Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy; Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem Solving. It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.