Deputy Director: Financial Governance

About the role

The Department of Infrastructure (Western Cape) is hiring a Deputy Director: Financial Governance, based in Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 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: DOI 83/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper governance with regard to internal control, Regulatory, policy, governance frameworks and tactical advice, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate, People Management, Financial Management.

Requirements

• A qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent, in Finance/Financial Governance/Auditing, at least 3-years middle management experience.
• 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.
• Competencies
• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Project management
• Operational management practices
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Policy development, and operational management
• Monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration
• Public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Regional and local political
• Economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Constitutional
• Legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Public finance
• Human resources and discourse management processes
• Public Finance Management Act
• National and Provincial Treasury Regulations
• Other financial policies
• Prescripts
• Directives and collective agreements
• Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas
• Skills in the following: Analytical thinking, Report Writing, Communication, Numeracy, Computer Literacy, Language skills, Accounting/Finance/Audit.