AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER REF NO: DSD 001/09/2023

Position: Audit Committee Member

Directorate: District Office

Centre: King Williams Town

Salary: Appointment and Remuneration will be in accordance with the Provincial Treasury Instruction Note No.6 of 2014/15 -Framework for Appointment and remuneration of Audit Committee Members.

REQUIREMENTS

National Senior Certificate plus a B Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Commerce any relevant qualification to the services provided by the department of Social Development. A candidate must have operated at a Director (Executive Level) of an organisation for a minimum of five (5) years. Served in the Audit Committee or any governance structures for the minimum of two (2) years. Be a member of recognised professional body. Understanding of the oversight regulatory framework governing public sector in terms of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc. is required. Competencies: Be independent and knowledgeable with experience in participating in the governance structures. Be able to dedicate time to the activities of the Audit Committee. Have strong analytical abilities, persuasion and good communication skills.

DUTIES

• A working knowledge of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) Treasury Regulations and other applicable regulatory frameworks including the Department’s sector specific risks and implementation of controls.
• Monitoring the performance of internal audit unit; oversee the risk management processes and monitor managements’ responses to reported weaknesses, control deficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.
• Reviewing whether performance information systems reflect the Department’s purposes and pre-determined outcome-based objectives.
• Reviewing the adequacy of the internal control system, including information technology security and control. Reviewing the processes for compliance with law and regulations of applicable statuses.

APPLICATION:

For inquiries regarding the Provincial/KWT Office, please contact Ms. Z Njeza at Tel No: (043) 605 5110/5101. For e-Recruitment Technical Support, reach out to Zukisa Moyeni at Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za. Visit for more opportunities.

ENQUIRIES:

Provincial / KWT Office enquiries may be directed to Ms Z Njeza Tel No: (043) 605 5110/5101 e-Recruitment Technical Support: Zukisa.Moyeni@ecdsd.gov.za. 

CLOSING DATE:

20 October. 2023.

Download Provincial Administration Eastern Cape Circular for additional information and opportunities.