ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM VACANCIES

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POSITION: AUDIT, RISK AND IT COMMITTEE MEMBER X2 
Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the Treasury Regulations 
20.2.2 and the applicable tariffs as approved by the National Treasury 
Robben Island Museum (RIM), a Schedule 3A public entity under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), seeks to recruit two qualified and experienced individuals to serve as members of its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is a statutory committee established in accordance with Section 77 of the PFMA and the Treasury Regulations. The successful candidates will contribute to the oversight and governance of the entity’s financial reporting, risk management, and internal controls. 
The purpose of this recruitment process is to identify and appoint two independent, non-executive members to the Audit Committee. The selected individuals will assist the Audit Committee in fulfilling its responsibilities related to the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and the adequacy of internal control and risk management processes. 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Financial Reporting: Review and provide oversight of the entity’s financial statements, including the annual financial statements and interim financial reports, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. 
• Internal Controls: Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the entity’s internal controls and provide recommendations for improvement. 
• Risk Management: Review the entity’s risk management framework and policies to ensure that significant risks are appropriately identified, managed, and mitigated. 
• Compliance: Monitor compliance with the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, and other relevant legislation, including the entity’s policies and procedures. 
• Internal Audit: Oversee the performance of the internal audit function, including the approval of the internal audit plan and the review of internal audit reports. 
• External Audit: Liaise with the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) or other external auditors, including reviewing the external audit strategy, scope, and findings.
• Ethics and Governance: Promote ethical conduct and sound corporate governance within the entity, ensuring adherence to the King IV Report on Corporate Governance. 
• Proven experience in ICT governance aligned with King IV, COBIT, and applicable ICT frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 38500). 
• Demonstrable knowledge of ICT risk management, information security, business continuity planning, and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. ISO/IEC 27001, NIST). 
• Competence in overseeing ICT-related internal controls, including user access management, data protection, system change controls, and segregation of duties.
• Insight into ICT compliance obligations under the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, POPIA, and DPSA ICT Standards. 
• Experience in evaluating and advising on ICT infrastructure, digital transformation initiatives, and ICT procurement within a public sector environment. 
• Ability to interrogate ICT audit reports from internal audit and the Auditor-General and provide strategic oversight of ICT-related risks impacting governance, finance, and performance. 

 
Qualification and Experience Requirements 

• Education: Honours degree in accounting, Finance, Auditing, or a related field. A professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent is highly desirable. 
• Experience: At least 5 years’ relevant experience in serving on an audit committee and 10 years’ experience in auditing, financial management, risk management, or corporate governance, preferably within the public sector. 
• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, King IV Report on Corporate Governance, and Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP). 
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound judgments and provide constructive feedback. 
• Independence: The candidate must be independent, with no direct or indirect interest in the entity’s operations that could impair their objectivity.

• Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with Robben Island Employment Equity Plan.
• Only Forward a detailed CV with Contactable Referees and a Copy of ID to Recruit1@robben-island.org.za
• using the subject line “AUDIT, RISK AND IT COMMITTEE MEMBER 06/2025” no later than 14 July 2025. Late submission will automatically be disqualified.
 
Note: If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
• “By submitting your CV/ Application for any position, you hereby grant RIM permission to use your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act no 4 of 2013 and the revised amendment dated 2021”
• Candidates that applied previously should Re-apply.
 
NB. Please note that RIM is currently undergoing Organisational Review, which might impact on any of the position advertised.