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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) 
 
More efficient marketing of agricultural products
Increased export earnings from agricultural products
Enhanced viability of the agricultural sector
 
Independent Member: Audit & Risk Committee 
(3-year contract) 
Remunerated in accordance with the National Treasury Regulations, Head Office, Pretoria. 
Reference Number: ARC003
 
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individual to serve as a member of the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), in terms of the Public Finance Management (Act 1 of 1999) and the National Treasury Regulations. The incumbent will report to the Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Auditing or equivalent (NQF level 7) qualification. 5-10 years management experience applicable to the specific to Auditing (Internal and External); Law; Accounting; Risk Management and Financial Management. Understanding of the Human Resource Legislations, knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Frameworks, Strong financial management and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) background. Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Project Management. Understanding and exposure to relevant prescripts / policies (Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations and other relevant prescripts) and governance best practices. Must be a member professional qualification body or registered as a CIA /CISA /CA / Finance professional in good standing with SAICA. Knowledge of the MAP Act and exposure to the Agricultural fraternity will be an advantage.
 

​KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
Upon assuming the Chairperson’s role, the key performance areas are likely to include: 
  • Carry out the responsibilities as legislated by the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, the National Treasury Regulations, and the approved Charter; 
  • Fulfil oversight responsibilities to ensure that the NAMC maintains an effective, efficient and transparent systems of financial, risk management, governance, performance evaluation and internal control; 
  • Review the effectiveness of the Internal Audit activity and the work of external auditors; 
  • Review the NAMC’s financial statements, performance information and monitor compliance with legislation; 
  • Provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer on matters relating to, inter alia, internal audit; internal control; risk management; accounting policies; financial and non-financial information; effective governance and compliance with applicable legislation and prescripts; 
  • Review any reports released by the internal and external auditors and Management’s response thereto; 
  • Report annually to the Accounting Authority on the status of risk management, governance and controls within the NAMC.
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Please forward your applications to hr@namc.co.za
 
Closing date: 26 March 2021 
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, criminal records check and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za or contact Mr. Tebogo Marishane on Tmarishane@namc.co.za  for further information. 
The NAMC reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint candidates 
 
GET IN TOUCH 
PLEASE FORWARD YOUR APPLICATIONS TO: hr@namc.co.za  
 
FOR ANY QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT: 
Mr. Tebogo Marishane on Tmarishane@namc.co.za  
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 536 Francis Baard Street, Meintjiesplein Building, Block A, 4th Floor, Arcadia, 0007 
POSTAL ADDRESS: Private Bag X935, Pretoria, 0001 
TELEPHONE: (012) 341 1115 
WEBSITE: www.namc.co.za