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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
NOTE: Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form accompanied by copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document (certified within the past six months by South African Police Service), Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note: Failure to submit these copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates, diplomas or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest.
Applications directed to the addresses as indicated below or Hand Delivery as indicated below:
Bhisho, Head Office – Post to: Eastern Cape Department of Health, Private Bag X 0038, Bhisho, 5605 or hand deliver to: Room 403, 4th Floor, Dukumbana Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho, 5605. Ms T Gunuza Tel number: 040 608 1063.
CLOSING DATE: 04th JUNE 2021 @ 16:00
AUDIT COMMITTEE
CENTRE: BHISHO
REF. NO. DOH 01/05/2021
Salary Range: (the rate is R19.43 per hour for a board member)
The Eastern Cape Department of Health calls on all independent suitably qualified and interested persons to serve as members (2 vacancies) of its Audit Committee for a period of three (3) years with effect from 1st August 2021.
REQUIREMENTS: The Chairperson must Have a strong financial management, auditing and risk management background and appropriate experience in the environment, Be independent and have knowledge of the status of the position, Have personal qualities and abilities to lead discussions, Encourage other members to participate in Audit Committee meetings, Possess the ability to lead meetings in a manner that demonstrates a desire to establish effective communication with all stakeholders, Have extensive leadership skills and prior experience of serving on an Audit Committee of a large organisation, Have the interests of the Department of Health at heart and display the highest levels of integrity and objectivity, A postgraduate qualification in finance, administration, auditing is required, The member must have at least 10 years’ experience with the public sector at a governance or executive level, Must be a member of a recognized professional body.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
CENTRE: BHISHO
REF. NO. DOH 01/05/2021
Salary Range: (the rate is R19.43 per hour for a board member)
The Eastern Cape Department of Health calls on all independent suitably qualified and interested persons to serve as members (2 vacancies) of its Audit Committee for a period of three (3) years with effect from 1st August 2021.
REQUIREMENTS: The Chairperson must Have a strong financial management, auditing and risk management background and appropriate experience in the environment, Be independent and have knowledge of the status of the position, Have personal qualities and abilities to lead discussions, Encourage other members to participate in Audit Committee meetings, Possess the ability to lead meetings in a manner that demonstrates a desire to establish effective communication with all stakeholders, Have extensive leadership skills and prior experience of serving on an Audit Committee of a large organisation, Have the interests of the Department of Health at heart and display the highest levels of integrity and objectivity, A postgraduate qualification in finance, administration, auditing is required, The member must have at least 10 years’ experience with the public sector at a governance or executive level, Must be a member of a recognized professional body.
THE MEMBER MUST: Demonstrate experience in participating in governance structures, Have the ability to dedicate time to the activities of Department of Health Audit Committee, Have analytical reasoning abilities, good communication skills and thorough understanding of the regulatory framework within which the Provincial Departments operate, Posses knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing the Department of Health, Knowledge and understanding of social and infrastructure environments in the public sector, Minimum requirements include a tertiary qualification in either Medicine or other Health related qualification, Auditing, Risk Management, Law, Governance and Administration, Economics with at least 5 -10 experience in public sector audit committee membership.
DUTIES: Fulfil the statutory roles of the audit committee in terms of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other applicable Regulatory Frameworks including monitoring department’s sector specific risks and implementation of controls. The Audit committee will be required to: conduct its duties in accordance with an approved audit committee charter; must help to strengthen objectivity and credibility of financial and operational reporting; monitor the performance of the internal audit unit; monitor management’s responses to reported weaknesses, control deficiencies and make recommendations for improvement. The Audit committee will report directly to the Head of Department and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Department of Health. The Department will hold a minimum of four (4) Audit Committee meetings per financial year and will be limited to a maximum of 10 hours per meeting (including preparation and actual meeting attendance) the rate is R19.43 per hour for a board member; and Employees of National, Provincial, and Local government departments, or agencies and entities of government, serving as AC members will not be entitled to additional remuneration and will only be reimbursed for travelling and subsistence costs. Remuneration and appointment will be in accordance with the Provincial Treasury Instruction Note No.6 of 2014/15 – Framework for Appointment and Remuneration of Audit Committee Members.
Enquiries can be directed to Ms. T Gunuza Tel number: 040 608 1063.