MPUMALANGA TOURISM AND PARKS AGENCY (MTPA) VACANCIES

MPUMALANGA TOURISM AND PARKS AGENCY (MTPA)

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS: AUDIT, RISK AND IT COMMITTEE (ARIC) 

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) invite suitably qualified, experienced and independent professionals to apply for appointment as three (3) independent, non-executive members of its Audit, Risk and IT Committee (ARIC). 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE 

Applicants should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: 

Financial management, accounting and financial reporting  Internal and external auditing and assurance  Enterprise risk management  IT governance, ICT audit and cybersecurity  Governance, legal and regulatory compliance  Public-sector management, performance information and strategic oversight  Tourism, conservation or other relevant sector-specific experience  The appointed members must collectively provide an appropriate balance of financial, audit, risk, ICT, governance, compliance and performance oversight expertise. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Possess a recognised tertiary qualification relevant to at least one of the ARIC competency areas, including Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Risk Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Law, Governance, Public Administration, Business Management, Performance Management or another relevant discipline Have at least eight (8) years' relevant professional experience, including senior management, executive, specialist or governance experience Have at least five (5) years' experience serving on an audit, risk or governance committee or Board  Demonstrate financial literacy and/or technical expertise in at least one core ARIC competency area  Possess sound knowledge of corporate governance, risk management, internal controls and assurance, preferably in the public sector or a regulated environment  Demonstrate independent judgement, integrity and the ability to provide constructive challenge  Be independent, professionally ethical and able to commit sufficient time to fulfil ARIC responsibilities  At least two (2) of the three (3) appointed members must possess substantial senior-level experience in accounting, financial management, financial reporting, auditing or financial governance  At least one (1) member must hold a CA(SA) qualification or an equivalent recognised professional accounting designation, with significant experience in financial reporting, financial management and audit oversight, preferably within the public sector 

TERM, REMUNERATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year non-executive term, subject to applicable legislative and governance requirements and the MTPA ARIC Charter Members may be considered for re-appointment for one further term, subject to applicable requirements, satisfactory performance and the relevant approval processes ARIC members will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable National Treasury remuneration framework and MTPA's approved policies and procedures. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Interested candidates must submit: 

A formal application letter/motivation indicating suitability and relevant ARIC competency areas  A comprehensive, updated CV detailing qualifications, professional experience and committee or Board experience  Certified copies of qualifications and identification  Proof of professional registration, where applicable  A completed Declaration of Interest  Contact details of at least three (3) professional referees. 

Applicants must disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. Appointment is subject to due diligence and verification. 

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS 

Applications must be clearly marked: 

"APPLICATION: AUDIT, RISK AND IT COMMITTEE (ARIC) MEMBER" 

Addressed to: Chairperson: MTPA Board 

Email: Phiwinhlanhla.nkosi@mtpa.co.za

Enquiries: lucky.zitha@mtpa.co.za

CLOSING DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2026 AT 16:00 

Late applications will not be considered. MTPA reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If no response is received within three months after the closing date, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful. 

MTPA is committed to good corporate governance, accountability, transparency, diversity and equal opportunity.