EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​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 current 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. Additional Note: The application must further confirm that the applicant has not worked on any legal matters for the Department of Health Eastern Cape for the past two years and should the applicant be successful they undertake not to take on any legal matters for or against the Department of Health. 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 12 hours per meeting (including preparation and actual meeting attendance); 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. Note should the applicant be employed (even on a temporary basis) by an organ of state (any government form) the applicant will not be remunerated.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REF NO: ECHEALTH/AC/HO/01/10/2025 
SALARY : The appointed individual will be remunerated according to scales approved by the National Treasury 
CENTRE : Head Office, Bhisho 
 
REQUIREMENTS : The Eastern Cape Department of Health calls on all independent suitably qualified and interested people to apply for the vacancy related to Legal in the Audit Committee structure of the Department. The position is available immediately and the duration is for a period of three (3) years. Members must: A tertiary qualification in Law, with at least 10 years’ experience in public sector audit committee membership and at least 15 years’ experience as a practicing attorney. Confirmation from the Law Society that the applicant is registered with a professional body. Have a strong legal background, governance and risk management background and appropriate experience in the environment. Be independent, have personal qualities and abilities to engage in discussions. Demonstrate experience in participating in governance structures. Have the ability to dedicate time to the activities of the Department of Health Audit Committee. Have analytical reasoning abilities, good communication skills and thorough understanding of the regulatory framework within which the Provincial Department operates. Possess knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing the Department of Health. Knowledge and understanding of social and infrastructure environments in the public sector. Encourage effective communication with all stakeholders. Have extensive leadership skills and prior experience of serving on an Audit Committee of a large organization. Have the interests of the Eastern Department of Health at heart and display the highest levels of integrity and objectivity. 
 
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. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Gunuza Tel No: (040) 608 1063