Audit Committee Member

Eastern Cape Department of Transport; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial government entity is seeking an Audit Committee Member in East London, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate should have significant governance experience and a strong background in ICT, Law, or Risk Management. Responsibilities include monitoring internal audits, advising on risk management strategies, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations. This role is crucial for enhancing the entity's financial and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Independent with experience in governance structures.
• Minimum 5 years of executive level experience.
• Understanding oversight and regulatory frameworks in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review performance of Internal Audit Function.
• Review AGSA’s independence and effectiveness of audit process.
• Advise on Entity’s risk and ethics management policies.
• Monitor financial and non-financial performance against expectations.
• Review internal control and governance systems adequacy.
• Report to Head of Department and MEC.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Good communication skills

Persuasion

Education

Tertiary qualification in ICT, Law, Risk Management, Business Management/Administration

Job description

Overview

Job title : Audit Committee Member

Job Location : Eastern Cape, East London

Deadline : November 07, 2025

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Experience

• 5 years

Remuneration Terms of Office and Remuneration

• 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.

Minimum - 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.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a tertiary qualification in Information and Communication Technology, Law, Risk management, Business Management / Administration or any relevant qualification to the services provided by the Department of Transport – Government Fleet Management Services Trading Entity.
• A candidate must have operated at an Executive Level of an organization for a minimum of five (5) years in the field relevant to the tertiary qualification. Served in the Audit Committee or any governance structures for the minimum of two (2) years. Be a member of recognized professional body.
• Understanding of the oversight and regulatory framework governing public sector in terms of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc.

Duties

• Monitor and review performance & effectiveness of the Internal Audit Function including approval of Internal Audit Services Coverage Plans & Policies. Review AGSA’s independence, objectivity and the effectiveness of the audit process.
• Review AFS for abnormal and / or significant transactions of the entity and the disclosures thereof in the AFS and advise accordingly. Consider the Entity’s risk and ethics management policies and advise management on strategies to effectively implement these programmes.
• Monitor and review financial and non-financial performance of the entity against service delivery expectations.
• Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control and governance systems. Consider ICT infrastructure and systems for adequacy and effectiveness in the delivery of services.
• Review compliance with legal and regulatory provisions. Audit Committee will report directly to the Head of Department and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Department of Transport and may be requested to appear and present to other oversight structures.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the ICT operations, Law and Risk Management.
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