Audit Committee (AC) Member: Information Technology Specialist at Eastern Cape Department: Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism

JOB TITLE:

• Audit Committee (AC) Member: Information Technology Specialist
• CENTRE: Bhisho
• REF NO: PT 01/10/2025

Salary

• Remuneration and appointment will be in accordance with the Provincial Treasury Instruction Note No.6 of 2014/15 – Framework for Appointment and Remuneration of Audit Committee Members.

Overview

• The Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury calls on all independent, suitably qualified, and interested persons to serve as members of its Audit Committee for a period of three (3) years.

Requirements

• Member must be independent and 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 and ability to dedicate time to the activities of the Audit Committee.
• Possess 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.
• Must be a member of a recognised professional body.
• Member must not be employed by the public sector.

Responsibilities

• The Audit Committee is an advisory committee that assists the department in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with regard 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.
• Conduct 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 and control deficiencies, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Review compliance with legal and regulatory provisions.

Additional Information

• To ensure the correct level of focus and 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 to 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 packages 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.
• Audit Committee members are expected to provide their own working tools and have their own processes to embark on Continuous Professional Development to provide sound advice to the department.