NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (NAC) VACANCIES

​INVITATION TO SERVE ON THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE 
 
Main purpose: To provide oversight on behalf of the Council of the National Arts Council (NAC) on the effectiveness of the control environment, compliance with legal and regulatory procedures, financial reporting, risk management procedures, internal and external audit functions, and other matters as outlined in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations. 
 
Description 
▪ The National Arts Council of South Africa (NAC) is a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), 1 of 1999. The NAC is governed by the National Arts Council Act, 56 of 1997 as amended by the Cultural Laws Amendment Act, 36 of 2001 and is responsible for development of the arts sector in South Africa. 
▪ The NAC is seeking to appoint 2 (two) suitable qualified and experienced persons to serve as members of the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). 
▪ The Committee is governed by an approved ARC Charter and meets at least 4 times per annum. 
 
Key Responsibilities of the ARC 
▪ Monitor and review, on behalf of Council, the effectiveness of the control environment. 
▪ Ensure Compliance with legal and regulatory procedures. 
▪ Review and provide inputs into the monthly, quarterly and Annual Financial Statements of the entity. 
▪ Provide oversight on risk management procedures and internal and external audit functions. 
▪ Provide an independent and objective review of financial and other information prepared by management. 
▪ Oversee effective corporate governance 
▪ Oversee the Authority relationship with external auditors and determine the independence thereof. 
 
Qualifications and Experience 
▪ A relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent qualification 
▪ 5 years’ Legal, Finance, Risk and/or ICT experience serving on a public sector governance committee 
▪ General experience of at least 5 years in Public Sector Management 
▪ Good understanding of Corporate Governance, Internal Audit, Risk management and Information Technology Governance with specific knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks and environment. 
▪ Working knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other related public sector legislation 
▪ Strategic knowledge on the sector Cultural and creative sector will be advantageous 
▪ Professional Membership with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) and the Institute of Directors (IoDSA) is preferable 
 
Attributes
▪ Independence 
▪ Integrity 
▪ Objectivity 
▪ Willingness to dedicate time and vigour to the ARC 
▪ Excellent communication skills

​The term of office will be three (3) years, and may be extended subject to review and approval by the Council. 
Remuneration of ARC members will be in accordance with rates determined by the National Treasury. 
Candidates that possess a majority of the listed qualifications and experience will be shortlisted and recommended to be invited for interviews. The interviews are to be conducted by a panel appointed by the NAC Council. It will be the prerogative of the Council to make the final appointment upon recommendation by the ARC. 
Applications must be submitted in writing and must at least contain a detailed CV, motivation for appointment, certified copies of Identity Document and qualifications and written references from 3 contactable references. 
The NAC will ensure that the appointments are reflective of the country’s demographics. 
 
Applications must be sent to the following address: recruitmentarc@nac.org.za
 
Closing Date: 12 March 2026, 23h59 pm