About the Role
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual for the role of Director: Audit and Internal Control, based at the Head Office in Pietermaritzburg. This pivotal position plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of healthcare services throughout the province. The successful candidate will lead a team focused on the development and implementation of strategic plans that not only meet the organization’s objectives but also significantly enhance the public service provided to the communities of KwaZulu-Natal.
In this leadership role, you will oversee all audit-related matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contributing to a robust internal control environment. Your work will directly impact the quality of health services delivered to the residents of Pietermaritzburg and beyond, reinforcing the Department’s commitment to excellence in public service.
About the Department
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is tasked with providing comprehensive health services to the province’s diverse population. With a strong mandate to promote health and prevent disease, the department strives to improve the overall wellbeing of communities through accessible and quality healthcare. Working here means being part of a team that is dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of South Africans by ensuring that health resources are managed effectively and transparently.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage the audit and internal control component, ensuring strategic and operational plans are effectively developed and implemented.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all resources, including financial, physical, and human resources.
- Address all audit-related matters from both internal and external audits, including oversight and reporting.
- Develop and implement policies and systems in line with legislation to strengthen the internal control environment.
- Act as a liaison for audit functions with relevant oversight committees and the office of the Auditor-General.
What You’ll Need
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
- An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management, Management Accounting, or Auditing (NQF Level 7).
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience at a middle or senior management level in an audit/internal control environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office Software Applications.
- A valid unendorsed Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
- Strong knowledge of public finance legislation and experience in developing internal control systems will be advantageous.
How to Apply
All applications should be forwarded to the Chief Director: Human Resource Management Services, KZN Department of Health, Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR Hand delivered to: 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Registry, Minus 1:1 North Tower (Attention: Miss TNN Ngema).
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Requirements
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; Plus Computer Literacy: MS Office Software Applications; Plus Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s license (Code 08).
Training Programmes and/or experience in policy and system development, Project Management as well as appropriate management development programmes will serve as an added advantage.
NB: For the Pre-Entry Certificate for SMS, any individual may register for the course and complete such in anticipation of wishing to apply for an SMS post in future.
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.
thensg.
gov.
za/training-courses/sms-pre-entry- programme/.
Individuals who have completed the course already, and who are therefore in possession of a certificate are welcome to submit such, however it is not required that an applicant submit such when applying for the post prior to the closing date.
However, prior to an appointment being made to any SMS post, the appointee to such a post must have completed the pre-entry certificate and must be in possession of such prior to taking up the post.
All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 and integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessment to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity.
NB: All shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of work experience endorsed and stamped by the employer/s prior to the date of the interview.
Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies: The incumbent of this post will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be responsible to ensure that all 176 audit related matters both internal and external inclusive of the Head Office and all of KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health institutions are addressed, undertaken and finalized, provide support to the Department with regards to co-ordination of all audit matters in the Department and ensure an internal control environment that will achieve efficiency, reduce risks and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
The ideal candidate must: Possess sound knowledge of all legislative prescripts with specific reference to the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act etc; Experience and knowledge relative to the development of Internal Control systems and mechanisms/Assessment Tool kits/Checklists.
Experience and expertise in conducting control self-assessments and the compilation of accurate reports inclusive recommendations for remedial action.
Experience in the analysis of audit reports and findings and development and implementation of mitigation plans/actions relative to audit findings/queries.
Experience in conducting compliance audits/internal control inspections in all disciplines.
Sound knowledge of all disciplines i.
e.
Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Human Resource Management etc.
as well as in-depth knowledge of systems namely maintenance, transport, security, catering and IT systems, amongst others.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a persuasive team builder and the ability to motivate and communicate effectively to achieve exceptional performance.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Good analytical and conceptual ability.
Skill and expertise in problem analysis and problem solving.
Results driven with a logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives and an active and dynamic approach to work.
Ability to finalising tasks within specific timeframes and deadlines.
Strong leadership and business administration skills.
Clinical thinking and good research ability with strong analytical and resource management skills.
High level of integrity, honesty, diligence, conscientiousness, reliability and dependability.
Job Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others: Provide overall leadership and management of the component inclusive of the development of strategic and operational plans, implementation and monitoring to ensure the achievement of specific, identified objectives.Organisational needs addressed.
Type of audit outcome (A-G’s audit).
Level of audit preparedness Ensure the 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 the strengthening of the internal control environment in the Department.
Provide an audit liaison function in relation to all oversight committees relevant to the Department, the office of the Auditor-General and the Provincial Treasury.
