AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Job Overview

The Department of Basic Education seeks five Audit and Risk Committee Members for a 4-year renewable contract based in Pretoria, operating under the Office of the Director-General. Candidates must hold an NQF Level 6 qualification in fields such as Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Law, or Risk Management, alongside 5 to 10 years of senior or executive management experience. Remuneration follows National Treasury Regulations. Responsibilities include reviewing internal controls, overseeing audit plans, guiding risk management frameworks, and monitoring governance processes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Possession of NQF Level 6 in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Compliance, Business Management, Risk Management, IT or Law as recognised by SAQA
• Committee Chairperson requires a minimum of 10 years of senior/executive management experience
• Audit Committee Members require 5-10 years of senior/executive management experience
• Combined experience across members and chairpersons in Auditing, Governance, Risk Management, Information Communication Technology, Organisational Performance Management, Performance Information, External Auditing or Legal
• Prior committee experience in Audit, Risk, or Anti-Fraud is strongly preferred
• High independence, integrity, objectivity, and reliability
• Knowledge of governance processes, risk management principles, internal controls, and the Education Sector
• Good communication and strong leadership skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Participating in audit committee meetings and deliberations
• Reviewing internal controls, risk management, and governance processes
• Overseeing and approving internal and external audit plans and outcomes
• Monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations
• Reviewing financial and performance reporting
• Leading and facilitating committee meetings for the Chairperson
• Guiding strategic discussions on key risks and engaging with management, internal, and external auditors
• Providing strategic guidance to the accounting officer and executive authority on departmental governance processes
• Chairing the Risk Management Committee and serving on the Audit Committee
• Providing strategic oversight to the accounting officer and executive authority on risk management frameworks and practices
• Advising on risk identification, mitigation, and risk appetite
• Monitoring the implementation of risk mitigation plans
• Overseeing Business Continuity Management (BCM) and fraud prevention
• Presenting quarterly risk reports to the Audit Committee

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