Correctional Services Director: Internal Control and Compliance Vacancy 2026

Correctional Services Director: Internal Control and Compliance Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R1,340,691 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

Correctional Services is seeking a Director for Internal Control and Compliance at its National Head Office in Pretoria. This senior management role focuses on ensuring financial and supply chain management adheres to regulatory standards and internal controls.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in monitoring compliance, assessing risks, preventing fraud, and coordinating audits across the department's financial operations. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to robust governance and accountability within a key government institution.

Minimum Requirements

  • An undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Finance, Auditing, or Supply Chain Management.
  • A certificate for entry into the Senior Management Services (SMS) obtained from the National School of Government (NSG) is compulsory (required prior to appointment).
  • A minimum of five years' experience at middle or senior managerial level within the relevant field.
  • Computer literate.
  • A valid driver’s licence.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the South African Criminal Justice System and the Correctional Services architecture.
  • Understanding of public service policy and related legislative frameworks, including the Public Service Act and Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, and the Correctional Service Act 111 of 1998 as amended.
  • Knowledge of financial prescripts (Modified Cash Standard and Generally Recognised Accounting Practice - GRAP).
  • Knowledge of Public Service financial legislative frameworks, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations (Directives, instruction notes, and guidelines), budget management processes and procedures, and the supply chain management framework.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Government Financial systems (PERSAL, LOGIS, BAS).
  • Knowledge of asset management, procurement, and business practices.
  • Knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, auditing, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure effective monitoring of compliance with Treasury Regulations, Modified Cash Standard or Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), and other prescripts impacting on Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM).
  • Establish sound internal controls and reporting systems by conducting assessments and identifying non-compliance in finance and supply chain systems.
  • Provide a framework for financial and supply chain risk assessment, including the development and oversight of systems for uniform handling of non-compliance issues and proper reporting.
  • Ensure effective audit coordination for both Internal Audit and the office of the Auditor-General of South Africa, facilitating timeous resolution of audit queries.
  • Manage the provision of fraud prevention and loss management initiatives.
  • Submit monthly reports to National Treasury and the Chief Financial Officer on reported cases of irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure.
  • Oversee and monitor the implementation of compliance programs.
  • Manage performance information.
  • Manage human resources, finances, and assets within the unit.
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