Company: CapeNature
Location: Cape Town (Bridgetown Head Office)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: R417 258 – R481 553 per annum
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
Division: Administration
Business Unit: Governance, Risk and Strategy
Industry: Environmental Services
Functional Area: Accounting / Auditing
About CapeNature
CapeNature is the provincial conservation authority responsible for biodiversity protection, environmental governance, and sustainable natural resource management in the Western Cape.
The organisation is seeking a skilled Internal Control Officer (Level 7) to strengthen governance, compliance, risk management, and internal control systems at its Head Office in Cape Town. This permanent opportunity is ideal for finance, auditing, and risk professionals looking to build a career in public sector governance and environmental services.
Position Overview
The Internal Control Officer will support the Team Leader: Internal Controls by executing control activities, monitoring compliance, conducting investigations, and enhancing governance processes.
This role is critical in ensuring an efficient and effective internal control environment while providing reliable decision-making information to Senior Management, Executive Management, the Board, and key external stakeholders.
The successful candidate will travel and interact with multiple directorates, landscapes, and operational units across the entity.
Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
KPA 1: Control Activities
- Analyse business processes to design preventative and detective internal controls
- Support and review standard operating procedures drafted by business units
- Advise departments on strengthening internal control frameworks
KPA 2: Monitoring Activities
- Execute finance-related assurance and non-assurance procedures
- Verify compliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) legislation, regulations, and policies
- Provide assurance on reported performance information
- Review ICT Governance controls and frameworks
- Verify compliance with Contract Management frameworks
- Monitor implementation of key controls across the entity
- Track and follow up on audit action plans implemented by management
KPA 3: Compliance Testing
- Perform compliance inspections in line with applicable legislation
- Conduct tests to ensure compliance with financial and governance regulations
- Monitor implementation of corrective measures for non-compliance
- Support ongoing regulatory compliance management
KPA 4: Investigations & Fraud Prevention
- Conduct assessments and investigations into alleged policy breaches or fraud
- Assist in fraud and loss management processes
- Monitor fruitless and wasteful expenditure
- Support governance processes related to financial misconduct
KPA 5: Governance & Knowledge Sharing
- Review organisational policies for effectiveness and alignment with governance standards
- Assist with assignments related to strategy and governance
- Monitor compliance with:
- GRAP standards
- PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- King IV Report on Corporate Governance
- Ensure corrective and preventative control measures are implemented effectively
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or NQF Level 7 Diploma in Accounting or Internal Auditing
- Valid EB (Code 8) Driver’s License
- 2–3 years’ relevant experience in auditing, compliance, or internal control
Advantageous Experience
- Completed SAICA articles
- Knowledge of:
- External and internal auditing principles
- Policy and procedure analysis
- GRAP standards
- PFMA and National Treasury Regulations
- Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy
- Internal control frameworks
- Risk management frameworks
- Public sector performance information management
- ICT General Controls and cyber security governance
- King IV Report on Corporate Governance
Competencies
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong prioritisation and time management abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Bilingual in at least two official Western Cape languages
Employee Benefits
As a permanent employee of CapeNature, you will enjoy:
- 24 days annual leave per cycle
- Hybrid working system (remote work within policy limitations)
- Pension-linked risk benefits
- Up to 50% staff discount on CapeNature accommodation
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Access to a comprehensive wellness programme for you and your immediate household
- The opportunity to contribute to ethical governance in environmental conservation
Important Notes
- Only candidates who meet minimum requirements will be considered
- Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete competency assessments
- CapeNature reserves the right not to appoint or to re-advertise the position
- Remuneration is negotiable within the advertised range based on current salary package
How to Apply
Apply online via the official recruitment portal:
👉 https://capenature.simplify.hr/
OR APPLY HERE
Closing Date: 12 March 2026
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