1X Audit Committee (AC) Member: Information Technology Specialist at Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury

Experience:

10  years    
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.     

City / Town         
Bhisho    

Minimum - Competencies               
Requirements  

• Member must be independent and be knowledgeable of the status of the position with relevant experience with specific focus on the Information Technology background. Demonstrate experience in participating in governance structures, ability to dedicate time to the activities of the Audit Committee.
• Analytical reasoning abilities, good communication skills, and a thorough understanding of the regulatory framework within which the government operates in the public sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of social and infrastructure environments in the public sector.
• Minimum requirements include a tertiary qualification in Information Technology with at least 5-10 years’ experience at a senior level in the public or private sector. Be a member of a recognised professional body. Member must not be employed by the public sector.

Duties          

• The Audit Committee is an advisory committee that assist the department in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with regards to Internal Controls, Risk Management and Governance. The oversight statutory roles of the audit committee are in terms of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other applicable Regulatory Frameworks.
• The Audit committee will be required to conduct its duties in accordance with an approved Audit Committee Charter. Help to strengthen objectivity and credibility of financial and non-financial reporting including Information Technology.
• Monitor the performance of the Internal Audit Unit. Monitor management’s responses to reported weaknesses, control deficiencies and make recommendations for improvement. Review compliance with legal and regulatory provisions.

ADDITIONAL:

• To ensure the correct level of focus, and to increase opportunities for diversity, the number of memberships held by the member will be reviewed by the department periodically. All applications are welcome. However, in making appointments the department may give preference based on local candidates or equity target groups based on the Employment Equity Plan of the Department;
• The Audit Committee member will be subject to compulsory vetting procedures.
• The Audit Committee will report directly to the Head of Department and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC). The Department will hold a minimum of four (4) Audit Committee meetings per financial year. Candidates may apply personally in writing.
• Audit committee packs are distributed electronically and provided in soft copy only;
• Audit committee and other departmental meetings may be held via virtual conference platforms. The Audit Committee is required to have access to a secure internet connection, their own device for navigating the audit committee pack and sufficient computer expertise to navigate these documents and conference platforms with limited assistance.