Internal Control Analyst (Level 8) - Cape Town Office, Bridgetown

As the Internal Control Analyst, you will form part of the Internal Control Unit. Your role will focus on executing control activities, monitoring controls, performing investigations and monitoring compliance, all in the effort to ensure the control environment is efficient and effective and that proper governance practices are implemented and practiced. This is a support role to the Team Leader: Internal Controls and will be key in ensuring the provision of decision-making information to Senior Management, Executive Management, Board and key external stakeholders. You will be required to travel and to interact with all directorates, components and landscapes within the entity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Control Activities

• Lead the process of understanding and analyzing business processes in order to design detective and preventative controls.
• Support, review and advise functional areas on standard operating procedures that have been drafted by business units.
• Analyse and advise functional areas on any complex matters that require resolving, as and when required.

Monitoring Activities

• Lead the process of providing assurance and non-assurance services on finance related matters.
• Verify compliance with SCM legislation, regulations and policies.
• Provide assurance and related services on reported performance information.
• Provide assurance and related services on ICT Governance.
• Verify compliance with Contract Management framework.
• Monitor regularly the implementation of key controls within the organization.

Compliance Testing

• Perform tests to ensure that the Entity complies with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Execution of assurance services through compliance inspections.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Monitor implementation of corrective measures where non-compliance was detected.

Investigations

• Perform assessments, determinations and investigations on alleged matters of non-compliance with internal policies and alleged fraud.
• Monitor loss management and fruitless & wasteful expenditure processes of the organization.
• Assist in the rendering of fraud and losses management services.

Governance

• Review organisational policies and governance practices for effectiveness and relevance.
• Ensure that governance practices are being implemented in the organization.
• Carry out assignments from the manager on matters related to Strategy and Governance and internal control matters, including execution reviews of work, as and when required.
• Ensure implementation of corrective measures and preventative controls with regard to GRAP, the PFMA and Treasury Regulations.
• Review Annual Report, Annual Financial Statements and Quarterly PDO Reports to ensure they meet organization’s governance objectives.
• Monitor compliance with King Report on Good Governance and Corporate Conduct.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent NQF level 7 diploma in Accounting or Internal Auditing
• Valid EB (Code 8) Driver’s license.
• 3 or more years relevant experience in related field of employment

Recommendations:

• Completed articles or training contract and related experience in the field will be advantageous
• Experience and knowledge of the following:
• • Policy analysis
    • Financial Norms and Standards (GRAP)
    • PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions/Directives
    • Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and Fraud Prevention Measures
    • Internal Control Frameworks
    • Risk Management Frameworks
    • Performance Information Management Frameworks
    • ICT Governance
    • Corporate Governance Practices, including King

Competencies:

• Computer literacy in MS 365
• Excellent interpersonal, report writing and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical ability.
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail.
• Excellent people skills.
• Continual improvement mindset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Bilingualism in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape

AS AN EMPLOYEE OF CAPENATURE, YOU WILL ENJOY:

• 24 days of annual leave per annual leave cycle
• Comprehensive benefits for death, critical illness or injury linked to the Pension Fund for CapeNature employees
• Staff discounts of up to 50% on CapeNature accommodation at reserves across the Western Cape
• Opportunities for career progression and development through internal and external training interventions, and academic growth through the internal CapeNature Bursary Programme subject to Bursary Policy guidelines
• Free access to CapeNature’s Wellness Partner for you and your immediate household which includes professional counselling, financial, legal and health related advice; and
• The opportunity to positively impact the environment and promote a sustainable future.

Kindly note that it is encouraged to become a member of the CapeNature Pension Fund. In the event that you are an existing member to a Medical Aid you are required to provide a copy of such membership before the commencement of your employment with CapeNature.

Apply online at https://capenature.simplify.hr/

Closing Date: 1 September 2026