Member of the Audit Committee

Republic of SA Government Communication & Information Systems; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A government department in Pretoria seeks a qualified individual to join its Audit Committee. Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree and have experience in legal and compliance roles at an executive level. The responsibilities include overseeing governance, risk management, and internal controls, and helping develop an effective assurance plan. The term is for 3 years, with potential renewal. Interested candidates should not have business dealings with the department.

Qualifications

• Qualified person with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent.
• Experience in legal practitioner roles at an executive level.
• Independent and without business interests with GCIS.

Responsibilities

• Operate according to the approved Audit Committee charter.
• Oversee governance, risk, and control systems.
• Assist in developing and implementing combined assurance plans.

Skills

Experience in legal and compliance at executive level

Participation in governance structures

Independence as a non-executive member

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree

Job description

Overview

Ref No: 3/1/5/1-Mac

Salary: In terms of section 38 of the Public Finance Management Act of 1999 (PFMA), the Department of Government Communication and Information System requires the services of a qualified person to serves as a member of the Department’s Audit Committee. Successful candidates appointed will be remunerated according to the rates prescribed by National Treasury Regulations 20.2.2.

Centre

Pretoria

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree or equivalent related qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Experience as a legal practitioner in legal and compliance at an executive level (as a Board of Directors, a Board Committee member, Audit Committee, particularly in the public sector at a senior level, will be given preference).
• Interested candidates must be independent non-executives and may not have business interests or dealings with the GCIS.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in participating in governance structures – especially the Audit and Risk Committee, ability to dedicate their resources to the work of the GCIS Audit Committee.

Duties

• The successful candidate will operate in accordance with an approved Audit Committee charter.
• The responsibilities include overseeing the system of governance, risk and control and making recommendations to the Accounting Officer on the adequacy and effectiveness of: Internal and External Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Governance (including IT Governance), Financial Management, Financial and Non-Financial Reporting, and Compliance with Laws and Regulations.
• Additionally, helping the Accounting Officer in ensuring an effective combined assurance plan is developed and implemented.

Enquiries

Mr Sathasivan Vandayar

Tel No: [phone]

Appointment Terms

The initial term of office for the appointed candidate will be 3 years. The term may be renewed for another 3 years subject to satisfactory performance, or at the discretion of GCIS. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in six Audit Committee (AC) meetings per annum (four ordinary and two special meetings).