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AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

27 July 2026

Reference

DPSA

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

Location

Pretoria

Salary

Audit and Risk Committee Members shall be appointed as independent contractors and not as employees of the Department. Remuneration shall be in accordance with National Treasury Regulations 3.1.6, read with National Treasury Regulations 20.2.3. Member will be remunerated for preparation and attendance of meetings.

Requirements

Three-year tertiary or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Auditing and Risk Management or Law. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification in relevant fields is a prerequisite for the appointment as the Shared Audit & Risk Committee Chairperson of the Department of Public Service & Administration and Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI). Candidates should have executive management experience in risk management, control, governance, within the public service and or Government sector for more than ten years. Knowledge and understanding of Government prescripts and processes. Experience: Applicants must have demonstrable exposure in Risk Management, Governance, Audit, Financial Management, Law, and Organizational Performance Management. The applicants should be independent and knowledgeable of the status of their positions as chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee. A knowledgeable person who keeps up to date with the developments within the Finance, Auditing, Risk Management, Legal and governance space. Departmental Values. Technical Knowledge of the

Duties

Fulfil oversight responsibilities regarding risk management, control, governance, information technology, compliance, external and internal audit, management accounts, and annual financial statements. Advise the Accounting Officer in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities. Assist in building trust and confidence in how the Department is managed. Regulate and discharge all responsibilities as contained in relevant legislation and or the Audit & Risk Committee Charter. Direct and lead the Committee and account to the Accounting Officer and relevant Executive Authority. Serve as the Chairperson for both DPSA and CPSI Audit and Risk Committee (shared).

Enquiries

Mr. Ernst Mogwanye Tel No: (012) 309 1074/ E-mail: ernst.mogwanye@dpsa.gov.za

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link:

Closing Date

24 July 2026, time: 16H00

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

·Three-year tertiary or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Auditing and Risk Management or Law
·Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification in relevant fields is a prerequisite for the appointment as the Shared Audit & Risk Committee Chairperson of the Department of Public Service & Administration and Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)
·Candidates should have executive management experience in risk management, control, governance, within the public service and or Government sector for more than ten years
·Knowledge and understanding of Government prescripts and processes
·Experience: Applicants must have demonstrable exposure in Risk Management, Governance, Audit, Financial Management, Law, and Organizational Performance Management
·The applicants should be independent and knowledgeable of the status of their positions as chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee
·A knowledgeable person who keeps up to date with the developments within the Finance, Auditing, Risk Management, Legal and governance space
·Departmental Values
·Technical Knowledge of the

Key Duties

·Fulfil oversight responsibilities regarding risk management, control, governance, information technology, compliance, external and internal audit, management accounts, and annual financial statements
·Advise the Accounting Officer in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities
·Assist in building trust and confidence in how the Department is managed
·Regulate and discharge all responsibilities as contained in relevant legislation and or the Audit & Risk Committee Charter
·Direct and lead the Committee and account to the Accounting Officer and relevant Executive Authority
·Serve as the Chairperson for both DPSA and CPSI Audit and Risk Committee (shared)

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to cmrecruit49@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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