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Requirements

A relevant post-graduate degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum of five years’ experience in any of the following fields: Accounting/ Auditing/ Financial Management/ Project Management/ Risk Management/ Information Technology/ Legal/ Tourism/ Economics.

The candidate should be a registered member of a professional body, with experience of serving in an audit or similar committee.

The following will be an added advantage: Integrity, dedication, understanding of public sector business and controls, good communication skills and independent judgement.

In terms of Treasury Regulation 27.1.4 – the majority of the member of an audit committee may not be employed by the public entity or the members of the controlling body.

In other words, this would be interpreted to mean that the majority of audit committee members must be “non- executive.”

Duties

The role and responsibilities of the Audit Committee and consequently its membership will be clearly defined the Audit Committee’s Charter and will be aligned with the provisions of Chapter 3 of the Treasury Regulations and Public Sector Internal Audit Framework.

The Audit Committee will report to the Executive Authority and Accounting Officer within DESTEA.

The Audit Committee will meet at least (4) four times per annum and as determined by needs on the required oversight responsibilities.

How to apply

Email: recruitment@treasury.fs.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Closing Date

13 March 2026 NOTE : Directions to applicants Applications must be submitted on the new Z.83 form (Updated version that came into effect on 1 January 2021), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at https://www.gov.za and must only be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae (Subjects of relevant qualification(s) should be mentioned in the CV).

The Curriculum Vitae should be specific regarding previous positions occupied and the start date and end date of the position(s) should also be indicated.

Applicants are requested to complete the Z83 form properly and in full.

The department name, post title and reference number of the advertised post should be stated on the Z83.

Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on, or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement.

For SMS posts in the Public Service, no appointment shall be effected without the recommended candidate producing a Certificate of completion for the Nyukela Programme (SMS Pre-Entry Programme) offered by the National School of Government which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za .

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Recommended candidates will also be required to undergo a competency assessment The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement and will also be required to disclose his/her financial interests.

Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered.

The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are posted, hand delivered or e-mailed timeously.

Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Applicants are respectfully informed that if no notification of appointment is received within 4 months of the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.

Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial assets check, qualification verification and reference checks).

The Department reserves the right not to make appointments on the advertised post(s).

Applications submitted by e-mail must include a Z.83 application form & CV only as one (1) document or attachment, indicating job title and reference number of the post on the subject line of your e-mail. MANAGEMENT ECHELON