FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (FASSET)

JOB ADVERT (Randburg, Gauteng) 

AUDIT RISK AND COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR 

REMUNERATION: R 398 941,70 on TCTC (Non-Negotiable) 

The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (“FASSET”) is a statutory body established in terms of the Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998), as amended and further classified as a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No.1 of 1999), as amended. FASSET invites applications for the position of Audit Risk & Compliance Administrator, on a Fixed-Term Contract until 31 March 2030. 

FASSET complies with the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act. By submitting your application for a position at FASSET, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the Recruitment and Selection related processes. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• A minimum of a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Accounting, Compliance or a relevant and equivalent qualification at NQF level 6. 

• Must have an exposure of 1-2 years serving in an Audit/Risk/Compliance environment in the Public Sector 

• A Degree at (NQF 7) in one of the above qualifications will be an added advantage. 

• Experience in the higher education/SETA’s sector, Audit/ Risk/ Compliance an added advantage. 

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Provide administrative support for internal and external audit processes, including coordination of monthly meetings with outsourced Internal Auditors and relevant stakeholders. 

• Capture meeting notes and resolutions and track matters arising. 

• Maintain audit action plan, track and follow up with business units on the implementation of audit recommendations. 

• Conduct administrative spot checks (evidence verification and document tracking) on the implementation of agreed audit action plans. 

• Assist in the monitoring of corrective action plans arising from Internal Audit and AGSA findings. 

• Assist with the coordination of the Combined Assurance Forum. 

• Consolidate assurance inputs from assurance providers (Including Internal and External audit). 

• Maintain combined assurance action plan progress report and supporting documentation, assist with reporting to management and governance structures. 

• Provide administrative support on the consolidation of management inputs on the risk registers, including project risk registers. 

• Provide administrative support for the evaluation of risk control effectiveness. 

• Provide administrative support for the compilation and review of risk management documents. 

• Arrange and administer Risk Champion meetings with management. 

• Implement and maintain standardised templates for risk management activities. 

• Update and maintain the Library of Risks for the organisation. 

• Assist with updating progress reports on the implementation of the Risk Appetite and Tolerance (RAT) Statement. 

• Assist with processing and recording incident reports received by the Audit Risk and Compliance Unit. 

• Provide administrative support on the implementation and monitoring of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP). 

• Contribute towards improving the risk management maturity level of the SETA 

• Promote and support initiatives aimed at strengthening a risk aware culture throughout the organisation. 

• Assist with the consolidation of compliance dates for the development and maintenance of the compliance calendar. 

• Prepare draft quarterly statutory compliance reports based on adherence to the compliance calendar. 

• Assist with the compilation and maintenance of the SETA regulatory universe. 

• Support monitoring of compliance with legislative, regulatory and internal policy requirements. 

• Assist in ensuring that work within the Audit, Risk and Compliance Unit adheres to applicable policies, procedures, governance and legislative requirements. 

• Contribute to strengthening a culture of compliance across the organisation. 

• Provide administrative support for meetings arranged by the Audit, Risk and Compliance Unit. 

• Maintain contract, invoice and departmental records relating to the Unit. 

• Maintain contract, invoice and departmental records relating to the Unit, including monitoring supplier contract commencement and expiry dates, tracking invoice processing and payment status, and ensuring proper document filing. 

• Assist with drafting PFMA compliance checklists and other relevant reports. 

• Ensure proper document control and records management within the Unit. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

• Internal/ external Auditing. 

• Risk Management. 

• Compliance Management. 

• Financial Management. 

• Communication. 

• Presentation. 

• Report Writing; 

• Stakeholder Relation & Engagement 

• Adaptability/ agility. 

• Organisational and coordination skills. 

• Data analysis and interpretation skills. 

• Communication skills, both verbal and written. 

• Computer literacy skills. 

• Advanced working knowledge of technology tools such as Excell, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. 

• Understanding of PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, POPIA, PSET, COSO Framework etc. 

APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE 

Applicants are required to submit a 1-page cover page motivation, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, an Identity Document, Matric certificate, qualifications and professional bodies accreditations to ARCA01@fasset.org.za. 

The closing date is 14 July 2026. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants, and should an applicant not hear from FASSET within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Late submissions will not be considered. Enquiries may be directed to Ms Thabile Mgoza via telephone on 011 476 8570. 

FASSET applies the principles of Employment Equity and Appointment will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability.”