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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
 
The National Department of Health calls on all independent suitably qualified and interested persons to serve as members of the Audit and Risk Committee of the National Department of Health (NDoH) for a period of three (3) years. 
 
APPLICATIONS : A letter of application and curriculum vitae should be marked 'Audit and Risk Committee member- NdoH' must be send via email to: NDOHarc@health.gov.za
 
CLOSING DATE : 26 April 2024 
 


NOTE : Applications should be submitted on a written application letter and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed). Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV must be aligned to the advertisement requirements and responsibilities. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful.





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AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE MEMBERS REF NO: NDOH 10/2024 (X3 POSTS) 
SALARY : Members shall be remunerated according to National Treasury guidelines. The term of office of the committee shall be for a period of three (03) years. 
CENTRE : Dr AB Xuma, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant postgraduate tertiary and professional certification in Auditing and/or Accountancy, Risk Management and must be an active member of the relevant professional bodies. CA (SA) or relevant certification will be an added advantage. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in audit committee or executive management, preferably in the public sector. A sense of integrity and strong ethical values. An ability to act honestly and in good faith in the public interest. Understanding of the mandate of the audit committee. Independence and objectivity. Goal oriented and transformative. Understanding of the audit, financial/ accounting, and risk management practices. Leadership qualities. Professionalism. An understanding of the National Treasury regulations, PFMA and applicable accounting standards. Willingness to exercise due diligence and to provide sound advice to the Executive Authority. 
 
DUTIES : Overseeing the effectiveness and reliability of financial and non-financial information, internal control and risk management. Advising the executive management on matters relating to amongst others governance, audit, financial management and internal control. Independently reviewing the reporting process to ensure the integrity of financial and performance management reports. Providing oversight on the implementation of management action plans to address audit issues. Providing oversight on institutional compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Promoting a culture committed to lawful and ethical behaviour, including oversight on fraud management. Review the accounting and audit significant findings and recommendations of internal and external auditors together with management responses thereto. 
 
ENQUIRIES : The Acting Chief Director, Mr A. Masemola Tel No: (012) 395 8452/ 8159 or Abel.Masemola@health.gov.za during office hours only.