Audit and Risk Comitte Members  (REF NO: NDOH 10/2024 ) at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS : 

• A relevant postgraduate tertiary and professional certification in Auditing and/or Accountancy, Risk Management and must be an active member of the relevant professional bodies. 
• CA (SA) or relevant certification will be an added advantage. 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in audit committee or executive management, preferably in the public sector. 
• A sense of integrity and strong ethical values. 
• An ability to act honestly and in good faith in the public interest. 
• Understanding of the mandate of the audit committee. 
• Independence and objectivity. 
• Goal oriented and transformative. 
• Understanding of the audit, financial/ accounting, and risk management practices. 
• Leadership qualities. 
• Professionalism. 
• An understanding of the National Treasury regulations, PFMA and applicable accounting standards. 
• Willingness to exercise due diligence and to provide sound advice to the Executive Authority. 

DUTIES : 

• Overseeing the effectiveness and reliability of financial and non-financial information, internal control and risk management. 
• Advising the executive management on matters relating to amongst others governance, audit, financial management and internal control. 
• Independently reviewing the reporting process to ensure the integrity of financial and performance management reports. 
• Providing oversight on the implementation of management action plans to address audit issues. Providing oversight on institutional compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. 
• Promoting a culture committed to lawful and ethical behaviour, including oversight on fraud management. Review the accounting and audit significant findings and recommendations of internal and external auditors together with management responses thereto.