INFORMATION REGULATOR (SOUTH AFRICA) VACANCIES

​EXTERNAL/INTERNAL ADVERT 
 
ASSISTANT MANAGER: INTERNAL CONTROL 
REFERENCE: IR1/02/2026 
CENTRE: WOODMEAD, JOHANNESBURG 
SALARY LEVEL: 09 
SALARY: R468 459.00 (Basic salary per annum and not negotiable) The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement annually. 
 
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric certificate plus a National Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting/Cost Management Accounting/Internal Auditing at National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 6 or 7 as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA); 
• Three (3) to Five (5) years relevant experience within financial management environment; and 
• Knowledge of Public Financial Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Internal policies and procedures. 

 
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 
Knowledge of POPIA, and PAJA , Planning, organising and execution, ability to engage in strategic thinking, knowledge of the Public Financial Management Act, knowledge of Treasury Regulation, thorough knowledge of related administrative policies and procedure, In-depth knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework, ability to use memory and analytical skills to successfully complete investigative assignments, ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness of all investigative material, conflict resolution skills, Teamwork and networking, ability to multitask and provide sound advice on investigative strategies and Interpretation, Planning, Policy Development and Implementation, Research Skills, Analytical Skills, Communication, Ability to manage conflict Initiative, Critical thinking, Keeping abreast of changes in regulatory framework, Good oral and written communication, preparation of reports, conducting conceptual and analytical research, presenting accurate conclusions and recommendations, Team leader, sensitivity to needs of people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Develop, implement and maintain internal control Policies, Frameworks and Procedure Manuals; 
• Conduct and oversee internal control inspections and investigations to identify lack/ineffective internal control systems within the Information Regulator; 
• Keep records of unauthorised, irregular, fruitless, and wasteful expenditure; 
• Control financial documents (Receiving, Filling, reconciliation and also make follow up on outstanding batches); 
• Provide transversal support, advice and guidance in terms of internal control prescripts;
• Participate in the compilation of reports to the Executing Authority on internal control compliance programmes; 
• Provide administrative support to the Loss Control Committee (LCC); 
• Conduct internal control assessments to identify potential risks; 
• Provide administrative support for internal and external audit processes in the Regulator; 
• Compile Regulator Audit Action Plan and report progress on implementation of action plans; 
• Identify fraudulent, irregular and fruitless and wasteful transactions; 
• Prepare condonation documents for clearing Irregular, Fruitless Expenditure; and 
• Maintain parliamentary records and condonation for unauthorised expenditure. 

 
Applications for this position must be submitted by email as follows: Recruitment1@infoRegulator.org.za

​IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 

• All the above-mentioned positions are permanent, and appointments will be done in terms of section 47 of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) as the enabling Act. 
• Applications must be submitted on new application for employment form. The new application form can be downloaded: https://inforegulator.org.za/vacancies/
• Received application with an incorrect application form will not be considered. 
• Attach completed new application form for employment and a detailed recent CV with two (2) contactable referees. 
• Certified copies of qualifications that are not older than six (06) months and Identity Document or Passport document will be requested from the short-listed candidates only. 
• Ensure that the form is signed and dated before you submit your application. Please use your signature or valid e-signature and your name written in block/typed print. 
• Candidates are advised that Parts A, B, C and F are compulsory. Part D is not compulsory if you have information on the CV. 
• Should a candidate be in possession of foreign qualification(s), such must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate obtained from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to confirm the appropriate National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level. 
• Candidates must indicate their current Salary Notch on their CV, particularly on employment history. 
• Candidates must adhere to the following instructions: Write the correct name of the position and reference number as the subject on the email. 
• Due to size requirements of our mailbox, applicants must zip their documents before submitting to the Regulator. 
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is delivered in the correct mailbox of the Regulator. 
• The Regulator will not take responsibility for any email which was not delivered. 
• Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in the application being disqualified. 
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. 
• As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates may be subjected to processes such as Criminal Record Checks, Reference Checks, Citizenship and Qualifications Verification. 
• Successful candidates will serve probation for a period of twelve (12) months. 
• The successful candidate will be required to enter an employment contract and sign a Performance Agreement on an annual basis. 
• It is the Regulator’s intention to promote equity and representivity through the filling of this post and to facilitate this process, an indication of important demographic information such as race, gender and type of disability, if any, is required. 
• Due to high volume of applications anticipated, there will be no acknowledgement of applications and further communication will only be made with the shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who do not comply with the instructions will be disqualified. 
• Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. 
• The Regulator reserves the right to withdraw any advertised position or not to appoint. 
• Enquiries related to the above post may be directed to Mmadibana@inforegulator.org.za. 

 
CLOSING DATE: 16 MARCH 2026 
 
Applications for this position must be submitted by email at – Recruitment1@infoRegulator.org.za. No deliveries will be accepted. Only applications submitted to this email address will be accepted.
 
Disclaimer
The personal information submitted herein shall be solely used for processing your application for a job with the Information Regulator (Regulator) and/or subsequent appointment should your application be successful. 
All the personal information submitted herein shall be used for the purpose stated above, as mandated by the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. By submitting your personal information, you agree that such information may be disclosed to the third party for verification of qualifications, reference checks and criminal checks. The Regulator undertakes to ensure that appropriate security control measures are implemented to protect all your personal information submitted.
 
Adv. FDP Tlakula (Chairperson), Adv. LC Stroom (Full-time Member), Mr. MV Gwala (Part-time Member). Mr. M Mosala (Chief Executive Officer)



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