SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC)

EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE

Pretoria
Permanent
Full Time

EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE
INTRODUCTION
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education, training and practice in the Republic of South Africa. It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005).
The SANC currently has the following vacancy, and candidates that meet the requirements as provided are invited to apply:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Assist the Council to fulfil its oversight responsibilities regarding financial internal controls, risk management and governance
Provide oversight on the work of internal audit in line with the internal audit charter and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA)
Review plans and reports of the external auditors and monitor implementation of recommendations by management
Review Annual Financial Statements, strategic plans, and performance reports before submission to Council
Oversee the implementation of the Risk Management processes, ethics and fraud management policies.
Review the Combined Assurance Framework and plan and monitor the implementation thereof to ensure adequate risk coverage
Review compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Provide quarterly reports to the Council on the state of risk management, internal control and governance processes
Perform any other duties as specified in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS
(NOTE: YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE, AND WHERE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, NEED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BELOW REQUIREMENTS):

Grade 12
Honours in Internal Auditing/Auditing/Financial Management/Accounting or Risk Management Registered Government Auditor/Certified Information System/Actuarial Science/Information and Communication Technology/Investment Management
A minimum of seven years’ post-qualification experience
A minimum of five years’ senior management experience in governance, risk management and internal control field experience in a corporate organisation, public sector, or state-owned entities/organ of state
Certification/Professional Registration in the fields of Internal Audit Risk Management Accounting, Finance, Law, Risk Management, and ICT
Registration with the relevant professional body (IIASA/SAICA/IRMSA)
Previous experience serving as a member within a Risk Management Committee and/or Audit Committee or Board.

ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS

A Master’s Degree in Auditing or Risk Management or Business Administration
A Leadership Management programme
Working experience within a regulatory environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrable experience and knowledge of the Public service and Public entities will be a strong advantage
Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management, King IV report on Corporate Governance, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, SANS 31000/ISO 31000 Standard and the Public Sector Risk Management Framework
Knowledge of Internal and External Audit standards (ISA and ISPPIA)
A detailed understanding of financial management, laws, regulations and processes and
Knowledge of Integrated Internal Control Framework.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Strategic capability and leadership
Integrity, independence, advisory and good judgement
Analytical thinking ability good communication
Ability to demonstrate high level of personal and professional ethics, and
Willing to dedicate effort and time to analyse and interpret reports for effective oversight.

REMUNERATION
MEETING ALLOWANCE PER MEETING (IN LINE WITH TREASURY REGULATIONS)

INTERESTED?

All interested applicants must access the PNET website, where they can register or update their profiles and apply for the position by following the instructions outlined in the advertisement.
No manual/email applications will be accepted.
Incomplete applications and those which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:

A detailed Curriculum Vitae, taking cognisance of the minimum requirements of the advertised position.

The following documents must be sent only if you are invited as part of the shortlisting process – please ensure our HR Department receives it at least five workdays before the interview:

Copies of Identity Document
Grade 12 Certificate
The highest required qualification/s
Professional affiliation certificate where necessary.
Driver’s licence where necessary.

NOTE:

The SANC may request academic records for general qualifications/certificates that do not specify the major courses to determine the major course of the qualification.
It is compulsory for successful candidates to belong to a medical aid scheme if they do not belong to their spouses’ medical aid.
All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate. The SANC will conduct background checks (e.g. employment verification and reference checks as indicated on the CV, as well as in respect of criminal record, citizenship, financial records, qualifications, and professional registration, if applicable).
First preference will be given to South African citizens.
The successful candidate will be appointed on a 12-month probation basis and will be permanently employed if all of the performance requirements are met during probation.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only; therefore, if you have not been contacted within four (4) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful.
The SANC is committed to employment equity and therefore people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ENQUIRIES:
Enquiries may be directed to Mr. Phuti Mahanyele at Tel. no (012) 420 1068.
The South African Nursing Council reserves the right not to make any appointment.

Closing date: 24 OCTOBER 2025

PLEASE APPLY HERE

EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COMMITTEE

Pretoria
Permanent
Full Time

EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT MEMBER FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) COMMITTEE

INTRODUCTION
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education, training and practice in the Republic of South Africa. It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005).
The SANC currently has the following vacancy, and candidates that meet the requirements as provided are invited to apply:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Perform an oversight role on all ICT-related matters
Advise SANC Management, ICT Committee (including other Committees) and the Council on ICT Governance; ICT Security Management; Cyber Security; ICT Incident Management; ICT Performance Management; with Conformance to ICT Standards and Good Practices and ICT Strategy implementation
Participate (actively) in ICT Risk controls, compliance and internal control quality assurance design to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of ICT
Collaborate with the Audit Committee, ICT control owners and ICT Management to proactively strengthen ICT controls and to ensure compliance with all applicable policies and regulatory requirements.