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PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (PSETA) VACANCIES
PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (PSETA)
INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS X 2
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON X 1
The Public Sector Education and Training Authority’s Accounting Authority invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the appointment of Independent Audit Committee Members and Chairperson.
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority is a juristic person established in terms of the skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998) as amended and further classified as a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No.1 of 1999) as amended.
ROLE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IN LINE WITH THE EXISTING PSETA APPROVED CONSTITUTION:
The Audit Committee is expected to perform its functions as contemplated in the PFMA. Provide objective advice and recommendations to management of the PSETA and the PSETA Accounting Authority regarding the sufficiency, quality and results of assurance on the adequacy and functioning of the department's risk management, control and governance frameworks and processes.
Provide advice and recommendations as may be requested by the Accounting Authority on specific emerging priorities, concerns, risks, opportunities and/or accountability reporting. Possess high-level business management skills, senior-level experience in the governance of complex organizations, financial expertise and specialized skills and experience to align with the PSETA specific mandate.
REQUIREMENTS:
Competency Requirements:
• Must possess strong and dynamic leadership skills.
• Analytical reasoning ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Auditing (Strong expertise in Corporate Governance, Accounting/Financial Management, Risk, Information and Communication Technology and Compliance Management, Auditing and Performance Management). A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Auditing, Accounting, ICT and Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• Must have an exposure of 5 years serving as an Audit Committee Member or Chairperson in the public sector environment.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years Senior management experience gained within either of the following areas - Strategic Management, Risk Management, Information and Communication Technology and Compliance Management, Auditing and Performance Management, preferably in the public service.
• Proven knowledge and experience in a SETA Environment, Government Departments, State- Owned Entities’ (SOEs’) operational environments and accountability structures.
• Must come with a high-level pedigree of competency and experience in a combination of the following fields: Financial and Non-Financial Reporting, Fraud Risks, Internal Financial Controls, Internal and External Audit Process, Corporate Governance, Change Leadership, Risk Management, Sustainability Issues, information and Communication Technology and Service Delivery.
Remuneration: The remuneration shall be in line with the Accounting Authority approved remuneration policy aligned to National Treasury remuneration directives.
Term of Appointment: From the date of appointment to 31 July 2030.
Interested applicants may submit applications, detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document to acmember@pseta.org.za and acchairperson@pseta.org.za
Enquiries can be directed: Lwazi Silas 021 423 5720
Closing date: 7 March 2025
Note that late and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Successful applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate background check. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants.
INDEPENDENT AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS X 2
AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON X 1
The Public Sector Education and Training Authority’s Accounting Authority invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the appointment of Independent Audit Committee Members and Chairperson.
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority is a juristic person established in terms of the skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998) as amended and further classified as a Schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No.1 of 1999) as amended.
ROLE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IN LINE WITH THE EXISTING PSETA APPROVED CONSTITUTION:
The Audit Committee is expected to perform its functions as contemplated in the PFMA. Provide objective advice and recommendations to management of the PSETA and the PSETA Accounting Authority regarding the sufficiency, quality and results of assurance on the adequacy and functioning of the department's risk management, control and governance frameworks and processes.
Provide advice and recommendations as may be requested by the Accounting Authority on specific emerging priorities, concerns, risks, opportunities and/or accountability reporting. Possess high-level business management skills, senior-level experience in the governance of complex organizations, financial expertise and specialized skills and experience to align with the PSETA specific mandate.
REQUIREMENTS:
Competency Requirements:
• Must possess strong and dynamic leadership skills.
• Analytical reasoning ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Auditing (Strong expertise in Corporate Governance, Accounting/Financial Management, Risk, Information and Communication Technology and Compliance Management, Auditing and Performance Management). A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Auditing, Accounting, ICT and Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• Must have an exposure of 5 years serving as an Audit Committee Member or Chairperson in the public sector environment.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years Senior management experience gained within either of the following areas - Strategic Management, Risk Management, Information and Communication Technology and Compliance Management, Auditing and Performance Management, preferably in the public service.
• Proven knowledge and experience in a SETA Environment, Government Departments, State- Owned Entities’ (SOEs’) operational environments and accountability structures.
• Must come with a high-level pedigree of competency and experience in a combination of the following fields: Financial and Non-Financial Reporting, Fraud Risks, Internal Financial Controls, Internal and External Audit Process, Corporate Governance, Change Leadership, Risk Management, Sustainability Issues, information and Communication Technology and Service Delivery.
Remuneration: The remuneration shall be in line with the Accounting Authority approved remuneration policy aligned to National Treasury remuneration directives.
Term of Appointment: From the date of appointment to 31 July 2030.
Interested applicants may submit applications, detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document to acmember@pseta.org.za and acchairperson@pseta.org.za
Enquiries can be directed: Lwazi Silas 021 423 5720
Closing date: 7 March 2025
Note that late and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Successful applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate background check. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants.
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) is established in terms of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 (“the Act”), is a schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and has roles and functions of SETAs in terms of the Act. The nature of our mandate requires that we provide skills development to serve the human, social, economic and organizational development agendas of our stakeholders (National and Provincial Government Departments).
ICT STEERING COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
The PSETA has a vacancy for an ICT Steering Committee Chairperson with Information Technology expertise and therefore would like to invite a suitably qualified person to serve on this Committee.
PURPOSE OF THE ICT STEERING COMMITTEE:
The ICT Steering Committee is an integral element of the ICT governance within PSETA. The committee reports via the Audit Committee to the Accounting Authority and provides oversight, including but not limited to the following aspects:
ICT governance (compliance with the DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT framework as well as strategic alignment, value management, risk management, resource management and performance management).
ICT compliance including ICT policies, procedures and standards.
ICT projects.
ICT control environment including the resolution of audit findings.
Cyber security.
REQUIREMENTS:
Competency Requirements:
Must possess strong and dynamic leadership skills.
Analytical reasoning ability.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Extensive expertise in ICT governance, strategy and implementation.
Expertise in ICT investment and monitoring the management and mitigation of ICT risks as well as cyber security.
Expertise in relation to the DPSA Corporate Governance of ICT framework, COBIT, ITIL and relevant ISO standards.
Qualifications and Experience:
A minimum of a Post-Graduate Degree (NQF 8) in Information Technology or Computer Science. A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Information Technology or Computer Science will be an added advantage.
Industry related certifications such as the following will be an added advantage: CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT and/or TOGAF.
Preference will be given to candidates who are certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).
Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years’ experience in an IT role at Senior Management level gained within either of the following areas - IT industry legislation, IT policy frameworks and best practices; IT governance principles and processes; Cyber security; Enterprise and IT architecture; development of IT frameworks, policies and processes; IT risk management; ITIL processes; and implementation of IT strategies and plans.
Must have an exposure of 5 years serving as an ICT Steering Committee /Audit Committee Member or Chairperson in the public sector environment.
Proven knowledge and experience in a SETA Environment, Government Departments, State-Owned Entities’ (SOEs’) operational environments and accountability structures.
Previous experience of serving as a member or Chairperson an ICT Steering Committee or on an Audit Committee providing ICT expertise from an oversight perspective.
Remuneration:
The remuneration shall be in line with the Accounting Authority approved remuneration policy aligned to National Treasury remuneration directives.
Term of Appointment: From the date of appointment to 31 July 2030.
Interested applicants may submit applications, detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document to ictc@pseta.org.za
Enquiries can be directed: Mr Lwazi Silas, PSETA Acting Board Secretary at 012 423 5720
Closing date: 7 March 2025
Note that late and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Successful applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate security clearance. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants.
The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) is established in terms of the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998 (“the Act”), is a schedule 3A public entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act and has roles and functions of SETAs in terms of the Act. The nature of our mandate requires that we provide skills development to serve the human, social, economic and organizational development agendas of our stakeholders (National and Provincial Government Departments).
RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
The PSETA has a vacancy for a Risk Management Committee Chairperson with Risk Management expertise and therefore would like to invite a suitably qualified person to serve on this Committee.
PURPOSE OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
The Risk Management Committee is an integral element of the risk and compliance governance within PSETA. The committee reports via the Audit Committee to the Accounting Authority and provides oversight in relation to all aspects of enterprise risk management, combined assurance, compliance, anti-corruption and fraud as well as business continuity management, including but not limited to the following:
• Review of the risk management framework, policy, charter, strategy and implementation plan within PSETA;
• Monitoring the implementation of risk management framework, policy, charter, strategy and implementation plan within PSETA;
• Provide guidance on integration of risk management into planning, monitoring and reporting processes;
• Provide advice guidance on setting risk appetite and review risk appetite, tolerance levels, and anti-fraud measures;
• Review of the anti-corruption and fraud as well as the business continuity management policy strategy and plan, compliance framework and compliance universe, combined assurance framework and plan within PSETA;
• Monitoring the implementation of anti-corruption and fraud as well as the business continuity management policy strategy and plan, compliance framework and compliance universe, combined assurance framework and plan within PSETA;
• Lead the Committee in conducting its activities in terms of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, PFMA, Risk Committee Charter and King IV Report on Corporate Governance;
• Provide proper and timely reports to the Audit Committee on the state of all aspects within the mandate of the Enterprise Risk Management function, together with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the Committee’s recommendations to address such issues.
• Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee as specified in the terms of reference (Committee Charter).
REQUIREMENTS:
Competency Requirements:
• Must possess strong and dynamic leadership skills.
• Analytical reasoning ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications and Experience:
• A minimum of a Post-Graduate Degree (NQF 8) in Auditing or Risk Management. A Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Auditing or Risk Management or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years management experience gained within either of the following areas - Strategic Management, Risk Management, Compliance Auditing, Anti-Fraud and Corruption, preferably in the public service.
• Must have an exposure of 5 years serving as an Risk Management Committee/ Audit Committee Member or Chairperson in the public sector environment.
• Proven knowledge and experience in a SETA Environment, Government Departments, State-Owned Entities’ (SOEs’) operational environments and accountability structures.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent knowledge of the Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management (EWRM), ISO 31000 Standard, COSO model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
Remuneration: The remuneration shall be in line with the Accounting Authority approved remuneration policy aligned to National Treasury remuneration directives.
Term of Appointment: From the date of appointment to 31 July 2030.
Interested applicants may submit applications, detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of qualifications and Identity Document to rmc@pseta.org.za
Enquiries can be directed: Mr Lwazi Silas, PSETA Board Secretary on 012 423 570.
Closing date: 7 March 2025
Note that late and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Successful applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate security clearance. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants.