Director: Internal Control And Compliance

POST 27/21 : DIRECTOR: INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE REF NO: HO

SALARY : R1 340 691 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE : National Head Office: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in

Finance/ Auditing/ Supply Chain Management. A certificate for entry into the

Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of

Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to

appointment). A minimum of five [5] years’ experience at middle/senior

managerial level within the relevant field. Computer literate. Valid driver’s

licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South

African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture.

Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public

Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the

Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and

Attributes: Knowledge of financial prescripts (MCS and GRAP). Knowledge of

Public Service financial legislative frameworks, Public Finance Management

Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (Directives, instruction notes and

guidelines), budget management processes and procedures and supply chain

management framework. Knowledge and understanding of Government

Financial systems (PERSAL, LOGIS, BAS). Knowledge of asset management,

procurement and business practices. Knowledge of strategic planning,

budgeting, auditing and risk management. Stakeholder engagement and

change management. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and

project management. Financial management. People management and

empowerment. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and

legislation. Problem solving, communication and analysis skills.

DUTIES : Ensure effective monitoring of compliance with the Treasury Regulations,

Modified Cash Standard or Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP)

and other Prescripts impacting on Finance and Supply Chain Management

(SCM). Ensure sound internal controls and reporting systems through

conducting assessments, determination on finance and supply chain systems

for non-compliance. Provide a framework for financial and supply chain risk

assessment through the development and overseeing of systems for uniform

handling of non-compliance issues and proper reporting. Ensure effective audit

coordination, both for Internal Audit and the office of the Auditor-General of

South Africa for timeous resolution of audit queries. Manage the provision of

fraud prevention and loss management. Provide a monthly report to National

Treasury and the Chief Financial Officer on reported cases of irregular, fruitless

and wasteful expenditure. Oversee and monitor the implementation of

compliance programs. Management of performance information. Management

of human resources, finances and assets.

ENQUIRIES : Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589 or Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307

2174

NOTE : Appointment under the Correctional Service Act

An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Finance/ Auditing/ Supply Chain Management. A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required from all applicants prior to appointment). A minimum of five [5] years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level within the relevant field. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Required Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture. Understanding of public service policy and related legislative framework (Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended). Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of financial prescripts (MCS and GRAP). Knowledge of Public Service financial legislative frameworks, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (Directives, instruction notes and guidelines), budget management processes and procedures and supply chain management framework. Knowledge and understanding of Government Financial systems (PERSAL, LOGIS, BAS). Knowledge of asset management, procurement and business practices. Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, auditing and risk management. Stakeholder engagement and change management. Strategic capability and leadership. Programme and project management. Financial management. People management and empowerment. Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Problem solving, communication and analysis skills.

Ensure effective monitoring of compliance with the Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard or Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP) and other Prescripts impacting on Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM). Ensure sound internal controls and reporting systems through conducting assessments, determination on finance and supply chain systems for non-compliance. Provide a framework for financial and supply chain risk assessment through the development and overseeing of systems for uniform handling of non-compliance issues and proper reporting. Ensure effective audit coordination, both for Internal Audit and the office of the Auditor-General of South Africa for timeous resolution of audit queries. Manage the provision of fraud prevention and loss management. Provide a monthly report to National Treasury and the Chief Financial Officer on reported cases of irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. Oversee and monitor the implementation of compliance programs. Management of performance information. Management of human resources, finances and assets.

Appointment under the Correctional Service Act Before you apply: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. A pre-entry certificate from the National School of Government (NSG) is required from all applicants prior to appointment. The full details of the SMS pre-entry course are obtainable on: Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) | thensg Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification/s and criminal records verification. Appointment to some of these posts will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints will be taken on the day of the interview. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency- based assessment). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tool. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a separate and complete application for each post you are applying for, stating the correct reference for each position you are interested in. Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. OTHER POSTS