SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY (SAMSA)

 
Responsibilities of the Committee: The Committee must perform all the functions necessary to fulfil its role as stated above, and shall include, without limitation, the following: • Advise and make recommendations to the Board on all human capital, including remuneration issues • Advise and recommend to the Board on employment terms and conditions of the CEO and Executive Managers • Give direction to the Chief Executive Officer in his/her management the entity's human capital and other people responsibilities • Act as a channel of communication and co-ordination between Management and the Board on human capital-related matters • Approve and recommend adoption by the Board of SAMSA's human capital-related policies and procedures • Ensure annual review of SAMSA's human capital related policies and procedures • Ensure full implementation of SAMSA's human capital-related legislative requirements as well as policies; and • Monitor the functioning of all SAMSA Management's human capital sub-committees by receiving documentation related thereto as determined by REMCO on a structured, regular basis.
 
 
 
 
 
FINANCE AND IT COMMITTEE
 
Services Required: • To provide oversight and guidance on Financial and Information Technology matters in line with good practices and standards in accordance with the SAMSA Act and other legal requirements • To provide strategic advice to the organization’s Board, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Information Officer whilst maintaining fiduciary oversight of the entity • To serve as an independent member of the Finance and IT Committee which is a sub-committee of the Board.
 
Key Performance Areas: The required expertise is to supplement the variety of skills and knowledge already present amongst the Board members • The member will be expected to contribute in the following areas: • Consultative expertise on the Finance and the IT Strategy • Ensure alignment between the Finance Strategy, the IT strategy, the legislative framework and the National Treasury requirements • Evaluation of Finance and IT progress reports. The member will be expected to demonstrate the following attributes: • Commitment to SAMSA's objectives • Willingness and capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to effectively support the organization • Competently fulfil the legislated duties and the Finance and IT Committee • Ability to analyze and evaluate complex financial information • Working knowledge of Generally Recognized Accounting Practice (GRAP) • Display interest in the achievement of the National Development Plan.
 
Minimum Requirements: Qualifications: • NQF Level 9 Qualification • Chartered Accountant or hold an equivalent qualification • Professional Certificates in the Finance and the IT environment • Previous senior positions in the Finance and IT environment • IT project implementation expertise • Professional member of a reputable institute in IT, Finance, Project management, governance or relevant discipline • A business degree at a Masters level will be an advantage.
 
Experience: Must have proven track record in the following duties: • 10 years' experience or more in Finance and IT related roles at an Executive Board level • Proven experience in evaluating Finance and IT strategies • Proven experience in influencing the implementation of executive strategies • A track record in sound monitoring and evaluation process.
 
Competencies: • Professionalism • Strategic thinking • Good communication skills • Time management skills • Attention to detail and accuracy • Problem solving • Relationship building • Assertiveness • Impartiality.
 
 
 
 
 
 
MARITIME INDUSTRY COMMITTEE
 
SAMSA invites applications from independent and suitably qualified persons for appointment of two (2) members to serve on its Maritime Industry Committee. Tasks of this function will therefore include, but not be limited to: • Facilitate participation in, and co-operation and consultation on, maritime research matters of Government, and international partners and including other appropriate bodies • Ensure synergies between the Shareholder Department and SAMSA efforts in the maritime sphere • Ensure the full implementation of SAMSA's legislative mandate as well as mandate as determined by the Shareholder Ministry from time to time • Develop and implement industry-focused strategies • Ensure that SAMSA develops and implements stakeholder relations strategies on areas of industry development, skills development, employment creation and other key government objectives Requirements: • An ideal candidate should have more than five (5) years of maritime related experience • Candidates should demonstrate experience in participating in governance structures, ability to dedicate time to SAMSA activities and have an analytical reasoning ability and good communication skill.
 
 
 
 
 
AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
 
Requirements: • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification • An MBA/CIA/CA/LLB qualification would be an added advantage.
 
Experience in any of the following fields: • Financial Accounting, Governance, Legal, Internal Auditing, Risk Management and Information Technology.
 
Role of the Committee: To act as an Advisory Committee to the Accounting Officer and assist the Accounting Officer/Authority in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities Fulfil oversight responsibilities regarding governance, information technology governance, risk management, internal controls, legal compliance, external and internal audit, management accounts and annual financial statements.
 
Responsibilities of the Committee: Members of the Audit and Risk Committee have the following duties, amongst others: • Managing and review SAMSA's audit activities to ensure the completeness of coverage and promote the effective use of resources • Reviewing the annual financial statement • Reviewing the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial information • Reviewing the performance of SAMSA against its approved targets and ensuring effective performance evaluation and management • Overseeing effective corporate governance, including compliance with applicable legislation and best practice • Reviewing internal audit plans • Reviewing management resolutions on internal and external audit findings.

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General Information
 
Term of office and Remuneration
The term of office for the appointed candidates will be three (3) years, after which it will be reviewed by the Board.
These are not salaried positions. However, the appointed persons will be remunerated for attending meetings at the rate determined by the Board. The maximum period that each member can serve is two terms.
 
As we are committed to Employment Equity in our employment practices, it is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our Equity objectives.
 
Preference will be given to members of the designated groups to achieve the objectives of Employment Equity.
 
Application must be in writing and must be accompanied by the following documentation: CV, motivation and details of three referees to be forwarded to: recruitment@samsa.org.za
 
Closing date of all applications: 02 November 2020