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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
 



​INDEPENDENT CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
Type of Position Three (3) Years Fixed Contract
Reporting to Chairperson of the NAMC
Based: Pretoria
Reference No: HRREC002/25
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Understanding of the Human Resource Legislations, knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Frameworks, Strong financial management and Information and Communication Technology (IC1) 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 of IRMSA and IODSA 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.
 
COMPETENCIES
Strategic management. Business planning and design. Performance measurement. Financial accounting (including principles of GAAP/GRAP). King IV. Management accounting. Internal control.
Internal and external audit. Information systems. Economy. Communication skills. Analytical skills.
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • 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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​To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website or CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za
 
Closing date: 27 July 2025.
 
 If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification.
 
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za, for further enquiries, send an email to hr@namc.co.za. 
 
The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position