DIRECTOR: AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROL

Job Overview

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is seeking a Director: Audit and Internal Control (Level 13) based at Head Office in Pietermaritzburg. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, manage financial and human resources, oversee internal and external audit matters, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation such as the PFMA. Requirements include an NQF Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Management Accounting, or Auditing, at least five years of middle/senior management experience in audit, computer literacy, and a valid driver's license.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12
• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree with Financial Management / Management Accounting / Auditing (NQF Level 7)
• A minimum of Five (5) appropriate experience at middle/senior management level in an audit/internal control environment
• Computer Literacy: MS Office Software Applications
• Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08)
• Sound knowledge of legislative prescripts including Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, and Public Service Act
• Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS (required prior to taking up the post)

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the component inclusive of strategic and operational plans development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Ensure effective and efficient management and utilisation of all resources attached to the component, inclusive of physical, financial, and human resources.
• Manage all audit related matters emanating from both internal and external audits, inclusive of facilitation, reporting, remedial activities, and control assessments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategies, policies, and systems in line with applicable legislation/frameworks for strengthening the internal control environment.
• Provide an audit liaison function in relation to all oversight committees relevant to the Department, the Auditor-General, and the Provincial Treasury.

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