The application deadline was 04 September 2026.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is recruiting an Internal Control Officer at its Head Office in Pietermaritzburg. The position is advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026 and closes on 4 September 2026. It is a Level 8 public-service vacancy for a candidate with an accounting, auditing or internal-auditing qualification and practical experience in financial-control work. The role focuses on strengthening compliance across financial and supply-chain transactions, following up audit matters and helping the department identify and investigate irregular expenditure, losses or fraud.
Position Overview
- Position: Internal Control Officer
- Reference: HO/AOCPS/082026
- Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg
- Salary: R413,001 per annum
- Salary level: 8
- Closing date: 4 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants need an NQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting, Auditing or Internal Auditing together with at least one year of experience in Accounting, Auditing, Internal Auditing or an Internal Control environment. The department also requires proficiency in word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. A valid driver’s licence is required.
Audit and Transaction Controls
The Internal Control Officer helps facilitate and respond to audit queries and recommendations. The role includes verifying processed transactions so the department can maintain accurate and complete financial and supply-chain records. Candidates should therefore be comfortable reviewing documentation against rules, procedures and supporting evidence.
Compliance and Investigations
The successful applicant monitors compliance with legislation, regulations, departmental policies, procedures and processes. The role also supports or coordinates investigations involving irregular expenditure, losses and fraud. This requires discretion, accuracy and the ability to identify control weaknesses without losing sight of the wider operational context.
Policies and Frameworks
Another responsibility is contributing to the development and review of internal-control policies, frameworks and procedure manuals. The officer may therefore need to translate audit findings or recurring control problems into clearer procedures that improve future compliance.
Skills That Suit the Role
Accounting and audit knowledge, attention to detail, analytical thinking and clear written communication are important. Candidates should also be able to use spreadsheets effectively, manage records and communicate findings professionally with colleagues and managers.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to use KwaZulu-Natal’s online e-Recruitment system and should quote reference HO/AOCPS/082026. The application requirements follow the public-service Z83 and CV process described in the official advert.
Apply through KZN e-Recruitment
Closing Date
Applications close on 4 September 2026. Recommended candidates are subject to the department’s verification, suitability and security-clearance processes.
