Audit & Risk Committee Member (ICT) - Term: 3 Years at Media Development and Diversity Agency -MDDA

Reference No. ARCM2024: ICT

Minimum Requirements: 

• A minimum of a three-year Tertiary Qualification (NQF 7) and/or a PostGraduate Degree/Diploma (NQF 8) in Financial Information Systems (FIS) Information and Communication Technology (ICT), IT Auditing.
• Applicants with Certified Internal Audit (CIA), Certified
• Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification or designation will be given preference. 5 to 10 years of Experience in Information Security (including Cyber Security), Corporate Governance, and general ICT governance, particularly in the public sector or general IT industry at a senior level.
• Previous experience of participation and or leadership, in a Risk Management Committee/Audit Committee, will be advantageous. 
• Exposure to the Grant Funding Sectors and familiarity with Risk Management Practices
• Knowledge and understanding of internal controls, major accounting and public sector reporting issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of and exposure to Legislation/Policies
• Knowledge and understanding of the roles of Internal and External Audit. Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written).
• Applicants should have business acumen, be hard-working, and thrive in a challenging environment.
• The preferred candidate must be an independent non-executive, with advanced knowledge and experience in Corporate Governance and ICT Governance