FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY, ROADS AND TRANSPORT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae accurately detailing the qualifications, certified copies of academic qualifications, professional membership (if applicable), relevant experience and the identity document. Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number of the Audit Committee that is being applied for on the covering letter of the application. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. Qualification certificates must not be copies of certified copies. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are emailed or hand delivered timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY, ROADS & TRANSPORT REF NO: FS CSRT 09/05/2025 
SALARY : Audit Committee sitting (inclusive of preparation): Chairperson R2 265.00 per hour audit committee sitting and / or R556. 00 per hour ad-hoc meeting. Member R1 838.00 per hour Audit Committee sitting and / or R337.00 per hour ad-hoc meeting. Subsistence and travelling allowances when attending Audit Committee activities and meetings will be paid by the Department in accordance with the guidelines. 
CENTRE : Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport: Head Office (Bloemfontein) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Candidates must have at least ten (10) years’ relevant experience in both Public and Private Sector and a post graduate degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Law, Transport & Logistics Be in position of professional designation or equivalent professional qualification in relevant fields, a membership of a related professional body, extensive experience of serving on an audit committee or similar committees and be non-government officials, Independent and knowledgeable on the status of their positions as members of the Audit Committees. Technical knowledge of prescripts, regulations and frameworks governing the mandate of the department. competencies: Strong leadership, analytical thinking, good communication skills, ability to inspire confidence and maintain a balanced view, ability to maintain independence and objectivity, facilitation skills, courage to stimulate discussions and ask relevant questions, willing to dedicate time and energy to serve the interest of the public, encourage openness and transparency, healthy skepticism and professional approach, high level of integrity, inquisitiveness and independent judgement, knowledge of the public sector risk and control, and ability to offer new perspective, ability to promote effective working relationships. 
 
DUTIES : As an Advisory Committee to the Accounting Officer in terms of the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act, the Audit Committee will: Review the coordination of audit efforts to ensure completeness of the coverage and promote the effective use of the audit resources. Review adequacy and effectiveness of the Departments’ governance processes, risk management and internal controls, including information system, programme management and security controls, the quality of the financial and other management information produced to ensure integrity and reliability, any related significant findings and recommendation of the internal and external auditors together with management’s responses thereto. Examine and review the annual financial statements before final approval thereof. Review compliance with all regulatory and other related requirements. Review and provide recommendations that will enhance the overall control environment to assist the Department in: Improving service delivery on its core mandate of ensuring road safety, regulated public transport and integrated transport system and network. Provision of sustainable community safety through its monitoring and assessment activities of all police stations within the Free State. Ensuring that the demands of government motor vehicles by all the departments within the Province are met efficiently, economically and effectively. The role and responsibility of the Audit Committee and consequently its membership is to fulfil Audit Committee oversight responsibilities as required by rising from Section 38 (1) (a) (ii) of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Sections 3.1 10 and 3.1.13 as well as oversight responsibilities stated in the Audit Committee Charter. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Acting Chief Director: Corporate Services: Ms. N. Mopeli- Tel No: 072 781 5180