​DITSONG MUSEUMS
PO Box 4197, Pretoria 0001, Republic of South Africa
70 WF Nkomo Street, Pretoria Tel: 012 492 5744
www.ditsong.org.za
 
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
 
DITSONG: Museums of South Africa (DMSA) is an equal opportunity employer. It is a PFMA Schedule 3A public entity of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. DMSA seeks to appoint a suitable person with relevant experience and qualifications to the following post:
 
CHAIRPERSON: AUDIT, RISK AND INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
 
In terms of Section 77 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), DMSA requires the services of a qualified and interested person to serve as the independent Chairperson of the Audit, Risk and Information Communication Technology Committee. The incumbent will advise Council on Entity Audit, Finance and Risk Management in fulfilling his/her mandate as required by the PFMA.
 
REMUNERATION
Compensation will be in accordance with the State Entities-Directors’ Remuneration circular issued by National Treasury.
 
TERM OF SERVICE
This position will be for a period of three (3) years and the incumbent may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
This is not a full-time appointment. The Committee will meet at least five times per annum, and special meetings will be convened where deemed necessary.
 

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REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree and a post graduate qualification with more than ten (10) years’ experience gained from serving on an audit committee (preferably as Chairperson) in a similar public entity. Must be a Chartered Accountant in good standing with SAICA/other relevant and/or equivalent professional regulatory body. Expertise gained from a combination of the following fields, preferably in the public sector: Internal and External Audit; Accounting; Implementation of internal controls; Risk Management; Financial Management; Governance and knowledge of King IV Report on Corporate Governance; Knowledge of Information Technology Governance, Legal and Compliance; Project Management. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Extensive leadership and experience of serving on an audit committee, but not a Political Office bearer. Preference will be given to applicants who are serving as professionals in other government departments, public entities, private sector institutions, academic institutions or as retired professionals.
 
Knowledge and experience in the following will be key:
 International Standards including relevant Public Sector prescripts on the governance of risk management.
 Financial management and reporting.
 Governance of the Ethics and Integrity [Fraud Prevention].
 Conflict Management and Ethics & Integrity including Compliance Reporting processes at an organisational level.
 Clear understanding of Information and Communication Technology Standards and ICT Governance.
 Business Continuity planning, management and reporting at organisational level.

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Applicants may not be in the employ/service of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture or DMSA, and must have no business or personal relationships with the Department or DMSA. Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation/policies/governance best practice. Successful candidates will be required to sign a contract with DMSA.
 
Written application letter with comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of qualifications and three contactable references (their e-mail address & telephone or cellphone numbers), should be posted to P.O. Box 4197 Pretoria 0001 OR hand delivered to: Attention: Chairperson of Council of DITSONG: Museums of South Africa, Ga-Mohle Building, 70 WF Nkomo Street Pretoria OR emailed to [email protected]. 
 
Enquiries: Mr Frans Mashilo ([email protected]). This email is only for enquiries. No faxed applications will be considered.
 
Closing date and time: 14 October 2022 @ 16H00
 
Shortlisted candidates shall undergo personnel suitability check such as criminal record, credit record checks, citizenship, qualification verification and employment record. Applications with foreign qualifications will not be considered without SAQA evaluation certificate.
Coloured, Indian, African females and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 
POPIA Disclaimer: By sending your CV to the email address on the advertisement you agree to the processing of personal information including sharing it with our verification agents.
 
You are acknowledging that DMSA will keep the record of your personal information and you agree that you will exercise your rights as provided by the POPIA.
 
DMSA reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not receive any response within a month of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
Regret correspondence will only be sent to interviewed candidates.
 
 
DITSONG: Museums of South Africa
Incorporating
DITSONG National Museum of Natural History, DITSONG National Museum of Cultural History, DITSONG National Museum of Military History
DITSONG Kruger Museum, DITSONG Pioneer Museum, DITSONG Sammy Marks Museum, DITSONG Willem Prinsloo Agricultural Museum, DITSONG Tswaing Meteorite Crater
Members of the Council: Adv. MJ Ralefatane (Chairperson), Ms. Z. Dlamini, Ms C Fani, Mr M. Masooa, Dr. A. Mdletye, Dr DHD Ngobese, Mr. HH Nkanyane, Mr. G. Ontong,
CEO: Ms. A. Lebethe