Assistant Director: Internal Control (Governance)

About the role

Western Cape Mobility Department is offering an internship in Assistant Director: Internal Control (Governance), based in Western Cape Mobility Department, Western Cape Government. The stipend is R487,197 – R573,897 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: WCMD 52/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• External Audit Process by AGSA, Ensure proper governance services, Render proper assurance services, Managerial functions.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification), at least 3 years relevant experience in an internal control and governance working environment.
• Competencies:
• Knowledge an understanding of the following: Legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Rendering of proper governance services
• External audit processes by AGSA
• Rendering of proper assurance services
• Policy development and operational management
• Monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration
• Public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Policies of the government of the day
• Public Finance Management Act
• 1999
• National Treasury Regulations
• Provincial Treasury Instructions
• Other financial policies
• Prescripts
• Directives and collective agreements
• Skills needed:
• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Written and verbal communication
• Project Management
• Accounting
• Finance and Audit
• Finance Management
• Conflict Management
• Risk Management
• Planning
• Organising
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Decisionmaking
• Problem-solving
• Reports Writing
• Investigations
• Interpretation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to work irregular hours and meet tight deadlines