Coordinator – Internal Control Systems (ICS)

About Us

Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.

Job Overview 

To coordinate and maintain the Daimler Internal Control System (ICS) at DTSA, ensuring that controls, documentation, and reporting reflect the most current compliance status with Daimler standards and governance requirements. The role supports the effective operation of internal controls, fraud risk mitigation, and includes responsibility for the coordination of ESG reporting activities across the business in compliance to the Company's Integrity, Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy, Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality requirements and to perform delegated SHERQ tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Internal Control Systems (ICS): 

• Coordinate the ICS process within DTSA and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and availability of ICS records.
• Maintain and update ICS documentation and reporting in line with Daimler standards and system requirements (ICOM).
• Act as the administrative and coordination contact for ICS-related queries from internal stakeholders, reviewers, and assessors.
• Ensure correct application of control design and effectiveness documentation and ratings within the ICS system.
• Support independent sample testing and ongoing monitoring of ICS controls.
• Support the identification, documentation, and monitoring of fraud-related controls within the ICS framework.
• Coordinate information relating to fraud risk indicators, control gaps, and remediation actions within the scope of ICS.

Control Framework Assessment (CFA): 

• Support the Control Framework Assessment process, including scope definition, design assessment, testing requirements, and self-assessment activities.
• Provide administrative coordination and documentation support for CFA activities.
• Ensure CFA outcomes are accurately reflected in ICS records and supporting documentation.

Audit Coordination (External Audit): 

• Act as the audit controller for the external audit, coordinating the end-to-end audit process.
• Co-ordinate audit planning, information requests, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track audit requests, findings, and management responses to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
• Support the co-ordination of audit follow-ups and ensure alignment between audit outcomes, ICS documentation, and remediation actions.

ESG Reporting & Coordination: 

• Coordinate ESG reporting activities in line with group and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate the collection, consolidation, and validation of ESG-related data from relevant internal stakeholders.
• Act as a coordination point between Finance, Compliance, and other business functions to support accurate and timely ESG reporting.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of appropriate controls over ESG data and reporting processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of ESG data quality, governance, and reporting consistency.

• Matric/Grade 12 plus 3-year relevant qualification (Diploma/Degree in internal audit /accounting/business related qualification or equivalent).

Experience:

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a financial, internal control, governance, or audit-related environment.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Special Knowledge:

• Computer literacy - Proficiency in Ms Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of financial and administrative principles.
• Understanding internal control systems, governance, and fraud risk concepts.

 

Other important Information:

Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
• Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities. 

 

Our company places emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.

 

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At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.