Audit Committee Member Ref: AC03/2023 at South African Police Service (SAPS)

Post Reference number: AC03/2023

Requirements
The interested candidates must have the following minimum qualifications:

•  A relevant / appropriate professional Bachelor’s and Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, System Development, Information Security, BSc (Computer Science).
•  Professional certification such as Information Security Manager (CISM) and/ or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) will be an added advantage.
•  Proven expertise and specialization in the field of Information Technology. The candidates should be serving members of an audit committee or should have previous experience as a serving member on audit committees for more than five (5) years and not serving on more than three (3) audit committees.
•  Willingness to serve the interests of the public in a responsible manner; and candidates should possess the following qualities: Independence, Integrity, willingness to dedicate time and energy, Good Communication Skills (both oral and reporting), Analytical reasoning abilities, Strategic thinking, Natural Curiosity and Objectivity.
•  Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Key Functions

• Persons interested in this function and who are eminently qualified therefore will be expected to render, amongst others, the following services:
• Advising the Department, National Commissioner and Management staff on the following matters:
• Internal Audit; Internal Financial Controls (reliability and accuracy of financial reporting); Accounting Policies; Risk Management; Performance Management; Human Resource Management; Effective Governance; Combined Assurance; Compliance with laws and regulations; Information Technology Governance; Fraud and Corruption issues/ matters and Ethics. 
• And any other issues referred to the Committee by the Department. Review the annual financial statements; review performance of the department, respond to the Department on any issues raised by the Auditor General; oversee any investigations into the financial affairs of the Department when requested