DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 
NOTE : Applicants must submit copies of qualifications, identity document and drivers licence (where applicable) and any other relevant documents. Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from Internal Audit of the Department regarding the requirements for certified document will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Therefore, only shortlisted candidate for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Internal Audit. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permit. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Should you not hear from the Department within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Applicants must note that further checks may be conducted if they are shortlisted and their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which includes security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record verification. Appointment in the position will be provisional, pending the issue of security clearance. Should a security clearance not be granted, appointment will be re-considered/terminated. Successful candidates will be required to enter into a contract with the Department. Note that in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2021, the Department will ensure the protection of applicants’ personal information and will only collect, use, and retain applicants’ personal information for the purposes of recruitment and selection processes. The Department shall safeguard such personal information against access by unauthorised persons, unlawful disclosure, or breaches. The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities is an equal opportunity employer. In the filling of these posts, the objectives of section 195 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) will be taken into consideration and preference will be given to Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. 
 
 

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AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON REF NO: DWYPD/ARC/01/2021 
(The term of office is three years (part-time basis); approximate number of meetings is six per annum (four ordinary and two special meetings). 
SALARY : Remuneration will be in accordance with the provisions of Treasury Regulations 
CENTRE : Arcadia Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate three-year NQF 7 qualification (- a higher qualification will be an added advantage) in any of the following fields: Information Technology/Legal/Social Sciences/Risk Management/Accounting and Auditing Candidates should have executive management experience in the governance, risk management and internal controls for more than ten years. Exposure in serving in the oversight committees. A knowledgeable person who keeps up to date with the developments of Internal and External Audit and Risk Management profession and developmental aspects. Understand the major financial reporting issues to direct the committee’s focus on properly addressing high risk areas. Skills: Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills. Courage to challenge answers and ask relevant questions, willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public. Encourage openness and transparency, healthy scepticism and professional approach. High level of integrity, inquisitiveness and independent judgement, knowledge of the public sector fund’s risk and control. Ability to offer new perspective. Strong leadership. Facilitation skills and ability to promote effective working relationships (among committee members, management, internal and external auditors). Knowledge of the socio-economic empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities will serve as an advantage. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently serving as Audit Committee members. Applicants must not have business or personal interest with the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. 
 
DUTIES : The Audit and Risk Committee is an advisory committee that assists the Department by performing oversight in respect of internal controls, risk management and governance processes. The Committee reports to the Executive Authority on a quarterly basis. The Committee will carry out its responsibilities as legislated by the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, and operate according to the approved Audit and Risk Committee Charter. Audit and Risk Committee is expected to advise the Department on risks management, internal control and governance processes including, amongst others, to: Perform a reliable oversight of the financial and non-financial reporting, and sound understanding of the applicable prescripts. Oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain a system of effective and efficient internal audit function and combine assurance in order to provide the necessary assurance to the Executive Authority. Oversee risk management of the organisation, the integrity of reporting; and sustainability matters regarding the organisation. The Chairperson shall chair meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee. Lead a constructive dialogue with management, internal and external auditors. Initiate the annual assessment of the Audit and Risk Committee and take the measures to correct the weaknesses underlined by the assessment. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr VS Shongwe Tel No: (012) 359 0244 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON REF NO: DWYPD/ARC/02/2021 
(The term of office is three years (part-time basis); approximate number of meetings is six per annum (four ordinary and two special meetings). 
SALARY : Remuneration will be in accordance with the provisions of Treasury Regulations 
CENTRE : Arcadia, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate three-year NQF 7 qualification (a higher qualification will be an added advantage in any of the following files: Information Technology/Legal/ Social Science/Risk Management/Accounting and Auditing. Candidates should have executive management experience in the governance, risk management and internal controls for more than five years. Exposure in serving in the oversight committees. A knowledgeable person who keeps up to date with the developments of Internal and External Audit and Risk Management profession and developmental aspects. Understand the major financial reporting issues to direct the committee’s focus on properly addressing high risk areas. Skills: Analytical thinking ability and good communication skills. Courage to challenge answers and ask relevant questions, willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public. Encourage openness and transparency, healthy scepticism and professional approach. High level of integrity, inquisitiveness and independent judgement, knowledge of the public sector fund’s risk and control. Ability to offer new perspective. Leadership. Facilitation skills and ability to promote effective working relationships. Knowledge of the socio-economic empowerment of women, youth and persons with disabilities as well as an academic qualification and experience in the field of information technology will serve as an advantage. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently serving as Audit Committee members. Applicants must not have business or personal interest with the Department of Women, Youth and Person with Disabilities. 
 
DUTIES : The Audit and Risk Committee is an advisory committee that assists the Department by performing oversight in respect of internal controls, risk management and governance. The Committee reports to the Executive Authority on a quarterly basis. The Committee will carry out its responsibilities as legislated by the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations and operate according to the approved Audit and Risk Committee Charter. The Committee is expected to advise the Department on risks management, controls and governance processes including, amongst others, to: Perform a reliable oversight of the financial and non-financial reporting and sound understanding of the applicable prescripts. Overseer compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Maintain a system of effective and efficient internal audit function and combine assurance in order to provide the necessary assurance to the Executive Authority. Oversee risk management of the organisation, the integrity of reporting and sustainability matters regarding the organisation. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr VS Shongwe Tel No: (012) 359 0244