SOUTH AFRICAN FORESTRY COMPANY (SAFCOL)

 

 

 

GENERAL CLERK 

Status: Permanent

Location: Nelshoogte Plantations 

Grade: B4 

Reporting line: Plantation Manager 

 

Role Mandate 

To provide comprehensive human resource and procurement administrative support to the plantation, including purchasing of materials, goods and coordinating maintenance of forestry vehicles and machinery. 

 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Capture Production Control Sheets (PCS) for all production employees 

·       Ensure all documents related to appointments (on boarding), terminations, etc. are submitted to Shared Service timeously for processing 

·       Maintain accurate and secure employee personal files and update all required documentation 

·       Record injury-on-duty (IOD) information and ensure timely submission of appointment, termination, and other HR-related documents to Shared Services/Payroll 

·       Update HR Plan in collaboration with the Plantation Manager 

·       Address employee queries and escalate to relevant HC Practitioner when necessary. 

·       Submit monthly leave summary to Shared Services and process standby and overtime allowances for employees 

·       Coordinate training requests, schedules, training administration for submission 

·       Compile monthly disciplinary statistics and submit them to ER office 

·       Provide files and coordinate annual medical screening on site 

·       Manage Driver Operator license, PrDP and SAFCOL competency and ensure renewal 

·       Reconcile fuel reports on monthly basis and update housing register and village registers on monthly basis 

·       Download data loggers on daily basis, issue log tags and tally sheet 

·       Order log tags for client deliveries and update data logger information on weekly basis 

·       Perform daily processing of PSION files and tally sheets, report daily volumes and send timber sales reports to clients 

·       Perform month-end reconciliation on volumes and deliveries 

·       Control issue of PSION device, battery replacements tally sheets and log tags 

·       Confirm APO compartments and clients’ specifications with Foresters 

·       Process all internal payments on monthly basis and reconcile payments and submit for approval 

·       Ensure all private tenants have completed and signed the required contracts 

·       Administer petty cash and reconcile every month-end 

·       Collect revenue from customers and ensure safekeeping and perform banking of all monies received 

·       Ensure safekeeping of receipt books for audit purposes 

·       Process fuel received and issued on SAGE X3 and reconcile fuel reports monthly 

·       Process all log sheets on SAGE X3 system and balance vehicle log sheets 

·       Provide timesheet and man-days report on monthly basis 

 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 12 

·       Certificate in Human Resource Management/ Financial/ Office Administration or related field (NQF level 5) 

·       National Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Financial/ Office Administration (NQF Level 6) will be added advantage 

·       1 – 2 years’ experience in Human Resource/Financial/Procurement or General Administration 

 

Leadership Competencies

·       Operational Delivery

·       Self-awareness

 

Behavioural Competencies

·       Planning and Organising

·       Communication

·       Planning and organising

·       Customer Centricity Orientation

 

Technical Competencies

·       Relationship Building

·       Customer Oriented

·       Computer literacy

·       Detailed oriented

·       Time Management

·       Confidentiality

 

 

SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL. 

 

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made. 

 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: 

Mr Obert Mashabane, Human Capital Practitioner, obertrecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700 

 

Closing date: 04 June 2026 

 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIALIST: SOURCING

Status: Fixed-Term Contract (12 months)

Location: Nelspruit Office

Grade: C5

Reporting Line: Manager: Bid Management

 

Role Mandate

Provide support in the implementation and continuous improvement of SAFCOL’s end to end sourcing operations, by analysing spending, proposing new possibilities, and participating the delivery of improvement strategies. To enable enhanced sourcing governance by ensuring segregation of duties.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct geographic analyses of suppliers & monitor alignment to business requirements and objectives

• Identify opportunities for enhancing operational excellence and cost

• Develop best practice processes & works with other departments to enhance the SAGE X3 ERP process

• Coordinate competitive sourcing processes with internal stakeholders (e.g., RFI/RFP)

• Facilitate vendor agreements and contracts in partnership with Business and Legal Counsel

• Monitor major vendor performance with business unit relationship owners

• Ensure value for money & promotes cost saving measures

• Develop expertise & benchmarking knowledge of assigned categories & major vendors

• Collaborate & communicate with Manager: Bid Management to align financial commitments of all pre-approved budgets

• Advise & make recommendation on potential problems and solutions experienced by end users

• Monitor compliance with legal, contractual, financial, and commercial requirements by business departments

• Contribute to SAFCOL to achieve a clean administrative audit outcome, from a unit perspective

• Provide auditors with the required information on queries

• Produce timely status reports for strategic sourcing

• Monitor & manage or escalate risk related to strategic sourcing activities

• Conduct site visits, where required

• Develop & maintain effective working relationships with senior management, key stakeholders, and suppliers

• Proactively identify new potential suppliers in line with growth in the industry & actively drives and monitors the use of accredited suppliers

 

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in SCM/Commerce/Accounting or equivalent (NQF 6) in SCM/Procurement or Logistics Management

• Professional Diploma Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) will be an added advantage

• 3 – 5 years’ Strategic Sourcing/ Acquisition/Sourcing & Procurement experience

• Advanced MS Office knowledge & experience, specifically in Excel

 

Leadership Competencies

• Driving Change

• Operational Delivery

• Business Acumen

• Strategic/Innovative

 

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning & Organising

• Attention to Detail

• Results Driven

• Assertiveness

• Communication (Verbal & Written)

 

Technical Competencies

• Bid Management

• Analytical

• Strategic Sourcing

• Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Governance, Compliance & Reporting

 

 

SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities.

 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL

 

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made.

 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV with relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:

Ms. Sandra van der Walt, Human Capital Practitioner, sandrarecruitment@safcol.co.za, contact number 082 079 1092

 

Closing date: 4 June 2026

 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATOR: OPTIMES 

Status: Permanent 

Location: Timbadola Sawmill 

Grade: B4 

Reporting line: Forman: Wetmill 

 

Role Mandate 

Operate board edge through feeding and processing boards into final dimensions according to mill product specification. 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Operate optimes machinery 

·       Complete start-up checklist before operating optimes machinery daily 

·       Ensure machine is in good working condition by performing inspection, alignment and calibration daily for maximum product quality (quality assurance) 

·       Report damages or identified faults on machinery to Wetmill Foreman / Engineering Maintenance Team 

·       Monitor scanning system for accuracy (optimisation) in order to ensure maximum volume and value recovery 

·       Ensure optimes machine is running at optimal operational speed and efficiency level to achieve set daily production 

·       Conduct quality control through routinely check quality of products produced to minimise waste 

·       Adhere to machinery maintenance schedules 

·       Coordinate flow of sideboards on collection buffer conveyor for all upstream processing lines to minimise bottlenecks 

·       Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections in accordance with Best Operating Procedure (BOP) 

·       Adhere to safety and other relevant SAFCOL policies and procedures 

·       Ensure good housekeeping 

·       Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required 

 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 10 

·       2 Years’ experience in sawmilling environment/operations 

·       Previous experience operating wetmill equipment will be added advantage 

 

Behavioural

·       Communication

·       Attention to Detail

·       Work Under Pressure

·       Time Management

·       Problem Solving

·       Customer Service

·       Adaptability & Flexibility

 

Technical

·       In-depth Knowledge of Optimes Machinery

·       Sound Knowledge of Stacking Practices

·       Quality Management

·       Health & Safety Standards

·       Mechanical and Electrical inclined

·       Hand-Eye Co-Ordination

 

 

 SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL. 

 

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made. 

 

Ms Nozipho Tembe, Human Capital Practitioner, nozirecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700 

 

Closing date: 02 June 2026 

 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATOR: BOILER 

Status: Permanent 

Location: Timbadola Sawmill 

Grade: B3 

Reporting line: Supervisor Boilers 

 

Role Mandate 

Operate boilers to ensure steam generation and Safety in a high-risk environment. 

 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Feed boilers with fuel / biomass (sawdust and dry chips) 

·       Perform pre-operational check related to safety apparatus i.e. water level check glass, mobrey test, pumps and control panels 

·       Monitor control apparatus during operations for effective water feeding, fire control and steam generation 

·       Ensure constant supply of steam according to Kiln requirements at an average of 500 Kpa full load for all kilns 

·       Monitor stock levels on fuel and chips bin 

·       Load chips trucks daily 

·       Inspect conveyors (belts & chains), sprockets, pipes, valves, pumps and water tanks

·       Treat and monitor boiler water quality by ensuring adequate chemical dosage daily 

·       Conduct daily boiler flush by blowing down boilers in-line with set standards 

·       Identify and report faults related to boiler operations 

·       Adhere to safety and other relevant SAFCOL policies and procedures 

·       Ensure good housekeeping 

·       Perform ad-hoc duties as and when required 

 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 10 

·       3 Years’ experience in steam-generation operations (Boilers) 

 

Behavioural

·       Communication Skills

·       Attention to Detail

·       Work Under Pressure

·       Time Management

·       Ability to Work Independent

·       Customer Service

·       Adaptability

 

Technical

·       Sound Knowledge of Boiler Operations

·       Quality Management

·       Safety Practices

·       Machinery Maintenance

 

 

 SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL. 

 

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made. 

 

Ms Nozipho Tembe, Human Capital Practitioner, nozirecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700 

 

Closing date: 02 June 2026 

 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTISAN: MILLWRIGHT 

Status: Permanent

Location: Timbadola Sawmill 

Grade: C2 

Reporting line: Superintendent: Engineering 

 

Role Mandate 

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance tasks, ensure high plant availability and reliability, enable effective and efficient production. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

·       Respond to breakdowns, perform equipment maintenance and repairs diligently to reduce downtime 

·       Ensure high quality maintenance services and repairs in line with Millwright Artisanship Trade 

·       Ensure maximum plant availability for both electrical and mechanical elements in-line with set standards and industry benchmark 

·       Conduct preventative maintenance checks, inspection according to maintenance standards and schedule 

·       Install and service electrical and electronic apparatus / systems / instruments i.e., pumps, PLCs, motors, fans, blowers, gearboxes, pipes, valves, electrical control gears etc. 

·       Overhaul and service electrical motors and drive gearboxes 

·       Perform maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatics power systems 

·       Conduct bulk infrastructure maintenance on powerlines i.e. high- and low-tension power circuits / systems (22KV & 220V), power plants (switch gear) and generators

·       Read and interpret technical drawings / schematics for faults diagnosis timeously 

·       Perform basic welding in line with Artisanship Trade 

·       Conduct maintenance in accordance with prescribed scheduled maintenance plans including routine lubrication, filter changes, greasing, gearbox oil top-up etc. 

·       Order and ensure availability of plant electrical and mechanical spare parts 

·       Handle and maintain tools with care and maintain good housekeeping 

·       Comply with company’s Occupational Health and Safety requirements 

·       Support operations with good maintenance services, plant equipment performance and improve production quality 

·       Conduct on the job training and mentor Apprenticeship Students 

·       Perform standby duties 

 

Minimum requirements 

·       N2/ Equivalent NCV Level 3/4 Engineering and Related Design Certificate 

·       Millwright Valid Trade Test Certificate 

·       National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering will be added advantage 

·       3 Years’ experience as Millwright in processing/ manufacturing environment and/ or must have completed Apprenticeship Programme in a sawmilling environment and obtained relevant Trade Test Certificate 

·       Valid driver’s licence 

 

 

 Behavioural Competencies 

·       Communication

·       Planning and organising 

·       Independency

·       Task orientated 

·       Flexibility

·       Teamwork

 

Technical Competencies 

·       Solid knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting 

·       Knowledge on electrical and compressors 

·       Technical drawings 

·       Fault-finding and installation 

·       Computer skills 

 

 

 SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL. 

 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to: Ms. Nozipho Tembe, Human Capital Practitioner, nozirecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700/2900 

 

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made. 

 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence 

 

Closing date: 02 June 2026 

 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

 

ARTISAN: FITTER AND TURNER 

Status: Permanent

Location: Timbadola Sawmill 

Grade: C3 

Reporting line: Superintendent: Engineering 

 

Role Mandate 

Provide comprehensive mechanical engineering services and technical support to the sawmill, ensure effective plant maintenance and fabrication of critical components to enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and overall productivity 

 

Key Responsibilities 

·       Respond to breakdowns, perform equipment maintenance and repair diligently to reduce downtime 

·       Ensure high quality maintenance services and repairs in line with Artisanship Trade 

·       Ensure maximum plant availability for mechanical elements and auxiliary equipment in-line with set standards and industry benchmark 

·       Conduct preventative maintenance checks, inspection according to maintenance standards and schedule 

·       Fabricate / manufacture plant equipment components i.e., sprockets, bushes, shafts etc. 

·       Perform complex fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical and hydraulic systems 

·       Operate components fabrication machinery (lathe & miller) 

·       Provide advanced technical support modify components and parts during breakdown 

·       Order and ensure spares availability of tools and material utilised for milling and tooling 

·       Disassembly, repair, overhaul and re-assembly hydraulic actuators, control valves and pump set etc. 

·       Plan and organise allocated work orders for quick turn-around time and keep adequate plant equipment components / spares 

·       Read and interpret technical drawings/ schematics for faults diagnosis timeously 

·       Perform basic welding in line with Artisanship Trade 

·       Ensure tools are handled with care and maintain good housekeeping 

·       Support operations with good maintenance services, plant equipment performance and improve production quality 

·       Comply with applicable Occupational Health and Safety requirements 

·       Conduct on the job training and mentor Apprenticeship Students 

·       Perform standby duties 

 

Minimum requirements 

·       N2 and or/ NCV Level 3/4 in Fitting/ Fitting & Machining and Related Design Engineering Certificate 

·       Fitter & Turner/ and/ or Turner Trade Certificate 

·       National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Engineering will be an added advantage 

·       3 Years’ experience as a Fitter and Turner in processing/ manufacturing environment and/ or must have completed Apprenticeship Programme in a sawmilling environment and obtained relevant Trade Test Certificate 

·       Valid driver’s license 

 

Leadership Competencies

·       Operational delivery

·       Self-discipline

·       Good coordination

·       Time management

·       Business-acumen

·       Innovation

 

Behavioural Competencies

·       Communication

·       Planning and organising

·       Independence

·       Flexibility

·       Teamwork

 

Technical Competencies

·       In-depth knowledge of mechanical fitting and turning

·       Technical drawings

·       Troubleshooting systems

·       Fault-finding and installation

 

 

 SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL. 

 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:  Ms. Nozipho Tembe, Human Capital Practitioner, nozirecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700/2900 

 

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made. 

 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence 

 

Closing date: 02 June 2026 

 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIALIST: FLEET REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 

Status: Permanent

Location: Technical Services (Swartfontein) 

Grade: D2 

Reporting line: Specialist: Mechanisation and Harvesting 

 

Role Mandate 

To develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance programme for the SAFCOL fleet, ensuring optimal reliability, safety, and cost‑effectiveness.

 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Establish and manage workshops (e.g., Tweefontein) as centres of excellence for operations 

·       Supervise fleet repair and maintenance teams to ensure effective daily operations. 

·       Develop, review, and implement company-wide operational maintenance procedures, standards, and control protocols. 

·       Determine annual vehicle fleet requirements, fleet replacement specifications, and optimal fleet allocation to business units. 

·       Manage fleet utilisation, age, performance, and cost efficiency, including the annual auction of replaced fleet and other written-off assets. 

·       Implement maintenance strategies and policies to continuously reduce costs and improve fleet efficiency. 

·       Manage fleet planned service schedule and execution 

·       Provide mechanical support and problem-solving guidance to business 

·       Evaluate new products, technologies, and methods, and drive technology transfer and productivity improvements 

·       Conduct industry benchmarking and cost/efficiency comparisons 

·       Validate technical content and value for money in quotes and invoices 

·       Align long-term Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) capacities with strategic objectives and tactical plans 

·       Determine required service provider types and capacities to meet operational needs 

·       Establish and maintain a panel of approved service providers in accordance with procurement policies 

·       Identify, validate, and recommend suitable service providers for appointment 

·       Develop and implement standardized Service Level Agreements (SLAs) 

·       Monitor and manage service provider performance against established SLAs 

·       Maintain comprehensive records of all SLAs and related documentation. 

·       Support line manager in building high-performing teams through daily coaching, mentoring, and operational performance discussions. 

·       Monitor training plans and ensure planned development activities are completed, including field days and workshops. 

·       Establish and maintain team succession plans. 

·       Participate in recruitment processes, providing input on candidate suitability for artisan and technical positions. 

·       Review leave, overtime, and workforce plans, making recommendations to ensure optimal resource allocation. 

·       Recommend and support performance management interventions, including disciplinary actions or Performance Improvement Programmes as required. 

 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 12 

·       Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Fleet Management, or related field. 

·       Trade qualification (Red seal – Section 26D) in diesel mechanics 

·       5 – 8 years Fleet Maintenance and Management Experience or Artisan Mechanical 

·       Experience within forestry, logistics, transport, or heavy industrial environment will be advantageous 

·       Valid driver’s licence 

 

Leadership Competencies

·       Driving change

·       Operational delivery

·       Commercial Insight

·       Self-Awareness

 

Behavioural Competencies

·       Planning and organising

·       Analytical Thinking,

·       Problem Analysis and Solving

·       Attention to Detail

·       Negotiation

·       Regulatory & Compliance

·       Reporting

 

Technical Competencies

·       Project Management

·       Fleet Management

·       Workshop Management

·       Fleet Management System

 

 

 SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL. 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:  Ms Magdeline Selopyane, Human Capital Practitioner, magdalinerecruitment@safcol.co.za

Tel no: 013 754 2700 

 

Closing date: 1 June 2026 

 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER: ICT, OPERATIONS AND FINANCE 

Status: Permanent 

Location: Nelspruit Office 

Grade: D5 

Reporting line: Chief Audit Executive 

 

Role Mandate 

Effectively lead and develop Audit Team to implement audit plans and activities as scheduled, generate final audit reports for internal review and lead implementation and follow-up audits on previously identified findings in order to provide assurance for high-risk areas. Manage audit scope including but is not limited to regulations of Forestry and State-Owned entities, Information and Communication Technology controls, policies and procedures, financial controls, policies and procedures and other divisional/departmental policies and procedures and business efficiency audits. Provide consultative services to business to improve efficiency, controls and mitigate risks. Optimise risk and control oversight through coordinating and monitoring activities of Combined Assurance in SAFCOL. 

 

Key Accountabilities 

·       Provide input on development of Internal Audit strategy and three-year rolling Audit Plan aligned to Company’s strategy and strategic and operational risk registers with input from internal stakeholders and external audit guidance 

·       Translate Internal Audit strategy and three-year rolling Audit Plan to a 12 month / annual Audit Plan and audit activities 

·       Direct and lead activities of a team to ensure implementation of the Internal Audit strategy and Audit Plan 

·       Drive implementation of IA methodology in line with approved IA charter and driving methodology implementation 

·       Ensure IA risk assessment is conducted, audit and facilitate acquisition of audit tools 

·       Ensure Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance to ARC 

·       Recommend revisions or additions to policies and procedures in order to improve operational efficiencies or internal controls 

·       Prepare and complete analysis or conduct special audits as directed by Chief Audit Executive, and draft and issue audit reports 

·       Respond to ad-hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes, policies and processes 

·       Track and monitor appropriate follow-up actions on audit findings and agreed action by internal stakeholders 

·       Provide guidance on testing methodologies to evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of controls 

·       Identify improvement areas of methodology and processes as per best practice and put in place remedial actions 

·       Develop Internal Audit policies and governance instruments and internal audit methodologies and submit to Chief Audit Executive for further approval 

·       Ensure maintenance of a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports and follow-up audits 

·       Ensure adherence to internal audit methodology and ensure best practices, standards and procedures of company in all audit operations, in accordance with GIAS 

·       Assist Chief Audit Executive with preparation of reports and required information for the Board and its Committees, as and when required. 

·       Provide support to CAE in discharging his/her duties and responsibilities with regards to implementing and embedding Combined Assurance Framework principles operationally as approved by ARC irt: 

o   Develop and maintain policies and frameworks for SAFCOL Combined Assurance model 

o   Develop, implement and monitor work plans for Combined Assurance forum 

·       In consultation with Combined Assurance forum: 

o   Establish a common view of business risk and threat themes throughout entity 

o   Develop Combined Assurance Plan and coordinate mapping of assurance activities to strategic risks and organisational goals 

o   Consolidate assurance activities linked to the strategic and / or key risks of company 

·       Provide quarterly progress reports against assurance plans to CAE, EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) 

·       Monitor assurance coverage obtained from management, internal assurance providers, and external assurance providers 

·       Review and update assurance map with input from assurance providers regularly on assurance coverage 

·       Highlight and review current areas of concern due to either changes in legislation/ emerging and/or existing risks and threats against achievement of organisational objectives 

·       Monitor and report on control effectiveness to mitigate strategic risks to CAE, EXCO and Audit and Risk Committee 

·       Prepare draft operational budget for Internal Audit division 

·       Manage expenditure, report on variances monthly, and formulate mitigating actions for over-expenditure 

·       Develop and maintain positive working relations with process owners whilst maintaining independence 

·       Maintain technical and professional standards with all internal and external stakeholders 

·       Effectively translate Human Capital policies and procedures into Daily Practices and management of internal audit team 

 

Minimum Requirements 

·       Grade 12 

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Internal Auditing/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Audit/ Finance/ Accounting or related field (NQF Level 7) 

·       Honours Degree in Internal Auditing/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Audit/ Finance/ Accounting or related field (NQF Level 8) 

·       Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 

·       5- 8 Years’ experience in internal auditing of which at least 3 years’ experience leading audit team 

·       Sound knowledge and experience in auditing include: 

·       Operational and financial policies, procedures and controls 

o   Information Technology environments for compliance with applicable regulations, internal controls, development frameworks and best practices 

o   Safety legislation and 

o   Legislation related to State Owned Entities such as PFMA Act 

·       In-depth understanding of IT governance, control framework such as COBIT and prevailing King Code of Corporate Governance 

·       Sound knowledge of IFRS and GAAP requirements and SAICA rules 

·       Valid driver’s license

 

Leadership Competencies 

·       Strategic Thinking 

·       Commercial Insight 

·       Driving Change 

·       Operational Delivery 

·       Self-Awareness

·       Leading Others 

 

Behavioural Competencies 

·       Communication Skills & Attention to Detail 

·       Planning and Organising 

·       Problem Solving and Analysing 

·       Stakeholder Engagement and Management 

 

Technical Competencies 

·       Internal Audit and control Framework 

·       Control Design and Testing 

·       Operational and Risk-Based Audit 

·       System and process analysis 

·       Risk Management and Corporate Governance 

 

 

SAFCOL Group is an equal opportunity company with the focus on gender equality and people with disabilities. 

Employment Equity will be taken into consideration in terms of all appointments within SAFCOL. 

By submitting your CV to SAFCOL, you hereby give permission to circulate your information to the interview panel members for this vacancy only. Your information will not be used for any other position/purpose and will be disregarded after an offer has been made. 

 

Interested qualified individuals can e-mail a concise CV and must submit relevant copies of qualifications in confidence to:  Ms. Nozipho Tembe, Human Capital Practitioner, nozirecruitment@safcol.co.za Tel no: 013 754 2700 

 

Closing date: 28 May 2026 

Should you not have received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.