Governance and Compliance Specialist

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Governance and Compliance Specialist in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation¿s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Governance and Compliance Specialist About The Job The CSIR has a vacancy for a Governance and Compliance Specialist in the Legal and Compliance Portfolio . The purpose of this job is to lead the training and advising on the implementation and review of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) compliance for the CSIR. To manage the loss control and internal control function activities for the CSIR. To ensure adherence to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards by developing, implementing, and monitoring corporate governance frameworks. The position is based in Pretoria . This position reports to the Manager: Compliance Services. Key Responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to the review and implementation of the loss control framework and monitor irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (IFWE).
• Review policies, processes and procedures relating to the management of IFWE for improvement and efficiency in line with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations and Instruction Notes.
• Perform determination tests to transactions flagged for possible IFWE by analysing particulars of non-compliances with IFWE governance framework and establish facts and losses to the CSIR, if any, related to the transaction.
• Compile and submit condonation applications to National Treasury relating to IFWE to comply with the existing governance frameworks.
• Conduct awareness campaigns, training staff on loss control, and advising on internal control improvements.
• Facilitate smooth statutory audits and attend to various legislative information requests and reports required by National Treasury, Auditor-General South Africa, and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).
• Coordinate and schedule meetings of the multi-stakeholder IFWE Forum, arrange and coordinate Board travel, prepare agendas and board packs.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the organisation¿s governance framework in line with PFMA, King IV and National Treasury guidelines.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A minimum NQF 7 qualification in Law, Commerce, Internal Audit Service, Risk Management with at least eight years¿ experience of public sector governance and compliance.
• A minimum of five years¿ experience managing and reporting on loss control function activities in terms of PFMA.
• In-depth knowledge of PFMA regulations and reporting.
• Experience in the operations of a company secretarial and governance management function, application of King Code and public sector governance protocols.
• Professional Membership is advantageous

• Charted Secretary (CGISA)
• Compliance Practitioner (CPrac)
• Certified Risk Manager (CRM)
• Certified Internal Auditor

• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

What¿s in it for you? The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

Closing date: 30 September 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. For more info, please contact the CSIR Recruitment Centre on 012 841 4774 or email us at Recruitmentinfo@csir.co.za

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.