Audit Committee Member (Ict Specialist)

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

How to Apply

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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. 118