Deputy Director: Financial Governance, Ref No. DOI 83/2026

Western Cape Government; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 839,000 - 1,026,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western Cape Government, Department of Infrastructure, invites applications for the Deputy Director: Financial Governance. The role focuses on ensuring proper governance within internal controls, with travel as required.

Minimum qualification NQF level 7 in Finance/Financial Governance/Auditing; at least 3 years of middle management experience; valid Code B or higher driving licence. Shortlisted candidates will undergo assessments and reference checks.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking, report writing, and communication skills required.
• Strong numeracy and computer literacy essential.
• Proficiency in language skills and accounting/finance/audit knowledge.
• Qualification at NQF level 7 in Finance/Financial Governance/Auditing is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper governance with regard to internal control and governance frameworks.
• Plan and manage the Subdirectorate and monitor performance.
• Provide strategic and tactical financial governance advice and support.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report Writing

Communication

Numeracy

Computer Literacy

Language skills

Accounting/ Finance/ Audit

Education

NQF level 7 in Finance/Financial Governance/Auditing

Job description

Deputy Director: Financial Governance, Ref No. DOI 83/2026

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/30

Reference Number WCG261016-5

Tracking Number DOI 83/2026

Job Title Deputy Director: Financial Governance, Ref No. DOI 83/2026

Department Department of Infrastructure

Salary level 11

Enquiries Ms Gadija Hartley at [phone]

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Western Cape

Location - Town / City Cape Town

Job Purpose

The Department of Infrastructure, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure proper governance within internal control. The successful incumbent must be willing to travel when required.

A qualification at NQF level 7 or equivalent, in Finance / Financial Governance / Auditing; A minimum of 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.

Recommendation None.

Key Performance Areas

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 Subdirectorate; People Management; Financial Management.

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; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general.

Skills in the following

Analytical thinking; Report Writing; Communication; Numeracy; Computer Literacy; Language skills; Accounting/ Finance/ Audit.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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.

This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.