AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER (ICT SPECIALIST) is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Pretoria Head Office | closing date: 30 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Salary
The compensation of members of the Audit Committee Members is determined at an hourly tariff based on South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) / Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) rates.
Centre
Pretoria Head Office
Requirements
- An appropriate three-year qualification at NQF 7 in any of the following fields: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)/ Legal/ Risk Management/ Accounting and Auditing.
- (A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage).
- Applicants should have executive management experience in the audit, governance and risk management for more than ten (10) years.
- Preference will be given to someone with ICT experience.
- Previous Audit Committee and/or oversight committees experience (mainly in Public Sector).
- Relevant work experience in Accounting, Internal Audit, Governance, Legal, Information and Communication Technology, Performance Management and Risk Management.
- Knowledge of the Water Sector and legislation governing the Water Sector will serve as an added advantage.
- Knowledge of the PFMA and the Public Sector will serve as an advantage.
- Must possess the following qualities: An enquiring and analytical mind-set;
- Good communication skills; independence and integrity; and an understanding of the regulatory framework within which National Departments operate within the Public Sector.
Duties
- The audit committee is an advisory committee that assists the department by performing oversight in respect of internal controls, risk management and governance processes.
- The committee reports to the Executive Authority on a quarterly basis.
- The committee carries out its responsibilities as legislated by the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations and operates according to the approved Audit Committee Charter.
Enquiries
Mr M Motsatsi Tel No: (012) 336 7905 / (082) 610 9861
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity document, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates pertaining to Senior Management Services (SMS) posts will be subjected to a technical and competency assessment and a pre-entry certificate obtained from the National School of government is required prior to the appointment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Department of Water Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of vacant posts, the objectives of section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996 (Act No: 108 of 1996) the Employment Equity imperatives as defined by the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act No: 55 of 1998) and relevant Human Resources policies of the Department will be taken into consideration. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The department reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Notes
Preference will be given to a woman and person with a disability. In terms of Section 77 of the Public Finance Management Act, Act No. 1 of 1999 (PFMA), the Department of Water and Sanitation calls for qualified and interested person to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year period.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
(03 Year Contract)
SALARY : The compensation of members of the Audit Committee Members is determined at an hourly tariff based on South Africa Institute of Chartered Accountants
(SAICA) / Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) rates.
CENTRE : Pretoria Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate three-year qualification at NQF 7 in any of the following fields: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)/ Legal/ Risk Management/
Accounting and Auditing. (A higher qualification will serve as an added advantage). Applicants should have executive management experience in the
audit, governance and risk management for more than ten (10) years.
Preference will be given to someone with ICT experience. Previous Audit
Committee and/or oversight committees experience (mainly in Public Sector).
Relevant work experience in Accounting, Internal Audit, Governance, Legal,
Information and Communication Technology, Performance Management and
Risk Management. Knowledge of the Water Sector and legislation governing the Water Sector will serve as an added advantage. Knowledge of the PFMA
and the Public Sector will serve as an advantage. Must possess the following qualities: An enquiring and analytical mind-set; Good communication skills;
independence and integrity; and an understanding of the regulatory framework within which National Departments operate within the Public Sector.
DUTIES : The audit committee is an advisory committee that assists the department by performing oversight in respect of internal controls, risk management and
governance processes. The committee reports to the Executive Authority on a quarterly basis. The committee carries out its responsibilities as legislated by
the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations and operates according to the approved Audit Committee Charter.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Motsatsi Tel No: (012) 336 7905 / (082) 610 9861
NOTE : Preference will be given to a woman and person with a disability. In terms of Section 77 of the Public Finance Management Act, Act No. 1 of 1999 (PFMA),
the Department of Water and Sanitation calls for qualified and interested person to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year period.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.