Department: Correctional Services

CHAIRPERSON OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
(Three (3) Year Contract)

SALARY : Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the Treasury Regulations 20.2.4.

CENTRE : National Head Office, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 8 qualification in any of the following fields:
• Accounting, Auditing, Risk
  Management, Information and Communication Technology.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a member of an Audit Committee in the public sector.
• Additional five (5) years’ experience as an Audit Committee Chairperson.
• In-depth knowledge of the PFMA and its regulations as well as other governing prescripts applicable to the department.
• Membership of a Public Sector Audit Committee will be an added advantage.
• A valid and unendorsed code 8 driver’s license.
• Competencies And Attributes: Integrity, reliability, good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Exhibit an independence of mind in deliberations and be proactive in advising the Accounting Officer.
• Professional approach to duties, including commitment of time and effort.
• Ability to encourage openness and transparency.
• Ability to work constructively with management.

Prospective candidate should possess the following:

• Broad business, corporate governance and/or financial management experience.
• Public sector experience.
• An understanding of the business in which the organisation operates.
• Familiarity with risk management practices.
• An understanding of internal controls.
• An understanding of major accounting practices and public sector reporting formats.
• Familiarity with legislative requirements.
• Understanding of the roles of internal and external audit Good understanding of the control framework.

DUTIES :

• Responsibilities: Chair audit committee meetings.
• Advice the Accounting Officer and
  Management on audit related and governance matters.
• Independent advisor on matters relating
  to, inter alia, internal audit, external audit, accounting policies, financial and non-financial
  information.
• Effective governance and compliance with applicable legislation and prescripts.
• Evaluate the adequacy of the organisation’s control environment.
• Attend meetings as often as
  required but at least five (5) times in a year and be flexible with time.
• Perform duties in
  accordance with the Audit Committee Charter.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: 012 307 2079, Ms T P Ngobeni 012 305 8589 or Ms N Khumalo 012
3072174.

NOTE : Appointment will be for a period of three (3) years, subject to renewal at the discretion of the
Department of Correctional Services. The appointment will be supported by the terms of
reference and a contract.

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