Deputy Director : Governance, Monitoring & Compliance

Limpopo Provincial Treasury; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government body in Limpopo is seeking a Deputy Director: Governance, Monitoring & Compliance. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with policies, facilitate policy research, and manage the provincial internal control framework. This role requires a professional with significant experience in internal control and policy drafting, along with strong management skills.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience, including three years at a junior managerial level.
• Valid vehicle driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance with norms, standards, policies, and guidelines.
• Draft new policies as per Section 18 of the PFMA.
• Develop reporting templates and evaluate financial disclosures.
• Review governance compliance of provincial public entities.
• Manage the provincial internal control framework.

Skills

Compliance Management

Policy Drafting

Technical Support

Capacity Building

Education

NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting or Internal Auditing

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Director: Governance, Monitoring & Compliance

Job Location: Limpopo, Polokwane
Deadline: July 11, 2025

Requirements:

• An NQF Level 7 qualification recognized by SAQA, preferably in Accounting or Internal Auditing.
• At least five years of experience in the field, including three years at a junior managerial or Assistant Director level in Internal Control or a related field.
• Valid vehicle driver’s license.

Duties:

• Manage compliance with norms, standards, policies, and guidelines. Facilitate policy research and quality assurance for the province. Draft new policies as per Section 18 of the PFMA. Identify innovative monitoring and evaluation methodologies. Draft PFMA compliance reports and manage legislative compliance.
• Develop reporting templates, evaluate financial disclosures, review audited AFS for irregularities, and follow up on unwanted expenditures quarterly. Draft minutes and resolutions for IECC meetings and communicate with departments regarding recommendations. Facilitate listing/delisting of public entities with the National Treasury.
• Review governance compliance of provincial public entities. Support audit steering committees and assess payments in line with NT instructions. Provide technical support to governance structures and facilitate appointment and logistical arrangements for Audit Committees and Technical Committees.
• Manage secretariat functions for governance forums. Monitor reports from the Provincial Legislature and follow up on SCOPA resolutions. Conduct departmental visits and provide technical advice on resolution implementation. Prepare and manage resolution registers and attend public hearings.
• Review audited AFS for unauthorised expenditure and advise on approval. Coordinate with Legal Services for drafting relevant legislation post-SCOPA resolutions.
• Manage the provincial internal control framework, including development, review, and monitoring. Produce reports on internal control status and coordinate forensic investigations.
• Develop and oversee Provincial Investigation Steering Frameworks and serve as Secretariat for Investigation Committees. Liaise with forensic firms, monitor recommendations, and develop MOUs for assistant directors with quarterly performance reviews.
• Support subordinate performance through training, capacity building, and work quality assurance.