AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

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 Department of Public Service and Administration, National Treasury, prescripts, regulations, and guidelines. Lead issues to direct the Committee's focus on properly addressing critical and high-risk areas. Attributes And Skills: Strong leadership, analytical thinking, good communication skills, ability to inspire confidence and maintain a balanced view, ability to maintain independence and objectivity, facilitation skills, Courage to challenge discussions and ask relevant questions, willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public, encourage openness and transparency, healthy skepticism and professional approach, High level of integrity, inquisitiveness and independent judgement, knowledge of the public sector risk and control, ability to offer new perspective, ability to promote effective working relationships (among committee members, management, internal and external auditors).

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). General Information: Preference will be given to applicants who are citizens of the Republic of South Africa.

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