Internal Control Officer

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Date: 7 Aug 2026

Location: Pretoria, GP, ZA, Pretoria

Company: Council for Geoscience

Job Title 

:  Internal Control Officer

Position Status  

:  Permanent

Peromnes Grade

:  P07 (R1 191 142.60 CTC Per Annum)

Location 

:  Pretoria, Head Office

Reporting Line 

:  Manager: Finance

Overall Job Purpose

: The Internal Control Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring financial control systems to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency. This role plays a crucial part in safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Developing and maintaining internal control frameworks

  • Ensuring financial processes are operating securely and complying with regulations. 
  • Reducing risks related to fraud and inefficiencies.

 

Conducting financial risk assessments 

  • Identifying financial vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies. 
  • Strengthening financial stability and regulatory adherence.
  • Maintaining the Finance Risk register.

 

Ensuring compliance with financial regulations  

  • Maintaining adherence to PFMA regulations and GRAP standards. 
  • Preventing legal and financial penalties.

 

Monitoring financial transactions to ensure compliance

  • Detecting anomalies and preventing fraudulent activities.
  • Enhancing operational efficiency and financial security.

 

Collaborating with finance teams

  • Improving reporting accuracy and strengthening control frameworks. 
  • Strengthening cross-functional financial governance.

 

Supporting internal and external audit functions

  • Providing necessary documentation to auditors and ensuring smooth audit processes. 
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance and financial integrity.
  • Verifying financial accuracy and ensuring adherence to policies. 
  • Improving transparency and accountability in financial reporting.

 

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

 

  • Analytical Thinking.
  • Attention to Detail.
  • Problem-Solving Skills.
  • Communication & Collaboration.
  • Leadership & Influence.
  • Adaptability & Resilience.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Grade 12; and
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
  • Professional membership CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA or CIA.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

 

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Internal Control or similar environment.
  • Proven experience in Finance, internal auditing, risk management, or compliance role.
  • Strong knowledge of PFMA, GRAP and internal control frameworks.
  • Understanding of financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Understanding compliance requirements related to grants funding.
  • Understanding financial controls for research projects.
  • Identifying financial risks associated with finance, procurement, and operational spend.
  • Understanding financial aspects of research projects, including cost allocation and expenditure tracking.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

 

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

 

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

 

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

 

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

 

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

 

Closing Date: 21 August 2026