Deputy Director: Quality Assurance Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/156

POST 25/56 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE REF NO: 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)

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.

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

APPLICATIONS : 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

NOTE : EE TARGETS: African, Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African,

Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

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.

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.

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 EE TARGETS: African, Coloured, Indian, and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with disabilities. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful completion of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Applications submitted via email will be acknowledged via an automated response. Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. ERRATUM: The position of Survey Technician with Ref No: 3/1/1/1/2026/149 for the Directorate: Examination Services: KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) has reference. Applicants are advised that applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (formerly known as Loop Street), Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or by email to Post149@dlrrd.gov.za. The closing date has been extended to 31 July 2026. The Department apologies for any inconvenience caused. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: Post149@dlrrd.gov.za.