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EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 
 
APPLICATIONS : Should be forwarded to Noluthando.nyalela@ecdsd.gov.za.
NO hand delivered applications will be allowed due to COVID 19. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 19 March 2021 
 
 
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 Form prescribed by DPSA, accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of qualification(s), identity document (certified in the past 6 months), 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 checks will be conducted once they are short-listed and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal checking. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted by the DPSA 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by department. Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency assessments tools.




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AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER REF NO: DSD01/03/2021 
SALARY : The remuneration of the members of the audit committee members is determined at an actual hourly rate in terms of the Eastern Cape Provincial Treasury Instruction Note 6 of 2014/15 and will be limited to a maximum of 10 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. 
CENTRE : Head Office 
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate, plus a tertiary qualification in Security Management, Strategic Management, Corporate Governance, Social Work, Public Management, Business Management or any relevant qualification. A candidate must have operated at an Executive Level of an organization for a minimum of five (5) years. Served in the Audit Committee or any governance structures for the minimum of two (2) years. Be a member of recognized professional body. Understanding of the oversight regulatory framework governing public sector in terms of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, etc. is required. Competencies: Be independent and knowledgeable with experience in participating in the governance structures. Be able to dedicate time to the activities of the Audit Committee. Have a strong analytical ability, and good communication skills. Be able to lead Risk Committee meetings as the Chairperson. 
 
DUTIES : Monitor and review effectiveness of the Internal Audit Function including approval of Internal Audit Coverage Plans. Review AGSA’ independence and objectivity and the effectiveness of the audit process. Review AFS for abnormal and/or significant transactions of the entity and the disclosure thereof in the AFS. Consider the Entity’s risk and ethics management strategies and policies. Monitor and review financial and non-financial performance of the Department against set goals. Review the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control and governance systems. Review compliance with legal and regulatory provisions. Report directly to the Audit Committee on Risk Management activities in the Department. Audit Committee will report directly to the Head of Department and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Department of Social Development. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Strategic Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or any core business related operations. 
 
ENQUIRIES : can be directed to Ms. N Nyalela-Mnqanqeni @ 068 242 2270