Job Description

Applications are hereby invited for independent, suitably qualified persons to serve as members on the Audit Committees of the Western Cape Government (WCG). The WCG has 3 Cluster Audit Committees, i.e. the Governance, Innovation and Culture Cluster, the Jobs Cluster and the Wellbeing Cluster.
Audit Committee Members are appointed in their personal capacities as members of the committees in accordance with the provisions of the PFMA, and not as employees. Appointment will be for a three-year term and remuneration will be in accordance with a tariff approved by the relevant Accounting Officer. Please note that employees of National, Provincial and Local Government or Institutions, Agencies and Entities of
Government serving on Commissions or Committees of Inquiry or Audit Committees are not entitled to additional remuneration.
Vacancies are available on the following audit committees:

• Governance, Innovation and Culture Cluster Audit Committee
• Jobs Cluster Audit Committee
• Wellbeing Cluster Audit Committee

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate B-Degree or higher qualification; Relevant work experience on a senior/executive management level; Financial or Accounting experience; Understanding of Internal Controls in financial and operational processes; Understanding of the External and Internal Audit roles and process; Risk Management experience; Information Technology Governance experience; Corporate Governance experience; Understanding the provincial government predetermined objective management system; Understanding the treatment of allegations and investigations; and other relevant technical or specialist experience pertinent to the issues of the departments. Display characteristics of objectivity; Honesty and integrity; No criminal record; Exposure in serving on Governing Bodies or Oversight Committees, and should not serve on more than 3 Governing or Oversight Bodies at the time of appointment , including Audit Committees, Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment will enhance race and gender representivity in the Audit Committees; Be independent from all operations of the Western Cape Government and did not hold a position in the WCG for at least 2 years prior to application; Be a citizen of the Republic of South Africa, Not be a member of a governance committee of an entity under the control of any department in a relevant cluster.
Recommendation
Experience in the functional areas of the relevant departments anadvantage.
Key Performance Areas As per agreement.
Competencies
Knowledge of the folowing: Auditing, risk management, finance, governance, ethics, performance management, operations, information technology, relevant financial reporting and legislative frameworks, analytical and probing capability, demonstrable knowledge of strategic and management principles and logical reasoning ability.
Remuneration Remuneration will be in accordance with a tariff approved by the relevant Accounting Officer.
Notes
Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co will be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the vacancy, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Skills Required