The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and
interested individuals to serve as the Audit Committee Chairperson in line with the provisions of
Section 76 (4) and 77 of the Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999, read with Chapter 3.1 of the
Treasury Regulations.
TERM: Three (3) year contract
REMUNERATION: The member will be remunerated according to rates approved by the Department.
REFERENCE NUMBER: DSAC-AC 01/08/25
CENTRE: Internal Audit, Head Office, Pretoria
ENQUIRIES: Ms S Ramanand, Tel: (012) 441 3099
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods: Email to
recruitment2024@dsac.gov.za, quoting the reference number and title of the position on the subject
line. There will be no follow-up emails to this address. Hand delivery: Sealed envelope addressed to
Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Sechaba House, 202 Madiba Street,
Pretoria Central. Postal mail to The Chief Director: Human Resource Management and Development,
Private Bag X897, Pretoria, 0001. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered or accepted.
CLOSING DATE: 22 August 2025, 16:00 .
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate / Matric Certificate / Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
qualification. A postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA in one of the
following disciplines: Accounting, Internal Auditing or Risk Management (or closely related fields);
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification
will be an added advantage; Candidates should have executive management experience in the risk
management, control, governance, within sport, arts and culture and or Government sector for more
than ten (10) years. Extensive leadership and experience of serving on an audit committee, but not a
Political Office bearer. Knowledge and understanding of Government prescripts and processes.
KNOWLEDGE: Applicants must have demonstrable experience in Risk Management, Governance,
Audit, Financial Management, Forensic Investigations, Legal Compliance and Organisational
Performance Management. Experience in any of the following fields: IT Audit (Strategic,
Operational and Technical), IT Governance, IT Security, Large Scale IT Application Development
and Implementation Programmes. The applicants should be independent and knowledgeable on
the status of their positions as chairperson of the Audit Committee. A knowledgeable person who
keeps up to date with the developments within the Internal and External Audit and Risk Management
profession and developmental aspects. Departmental Values. Technical Knowledge, Department of
Public Service and Administration, National Treasury, prescripts, regulations and guidelines. Lead
issues to direct the Committee’s focus on adequately addressing critical and high-risk areas.
SKILLS: Strong leadership, analytical thinking, good communication skills, ability to inspire confidence
and maintain a balanced view, ability to maintain independence and objectivity, facilitation skills,
courage to challenge discussions and ask relevant questions, willing to dedicate time and energy
to serve the interest of the public, Encourage openness and transparency, healthy skepticism and
professional approach, High level of integrity, inquisitiveness and independent judgement, knowledge
of the public sector risk and control, Ability to offer new perspective, Ability to promote effective working
relationships (among committee members, management, internal and external auditors).
DUTIES: Fulfil oversight responsibilities with regard to risk management, control, governance,
information technology, compliance, external and internal audit, management accounts and annual
financial statements. Assist the Accounting Officer in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities.
Assist in building trust and confidence in how the Department is managed. Regulate and discharge all
responsibilities as contained in relevant legislation/s and/or the Audit Committee Charter.
INSTRUCTIONS: Applications must consist of: A recently updated, comprehensive CV, a fully
completed, initialled and signed new Z83 form (Sections A, B, C & D are compulsory and must be
completed in full, and sections E, F and G are not compulsory if the information is contained in the CV).
Use of the old Z83 Form or not completing compulsory sections of the application form may result in
a disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to bring certified copies of ID, Driver’s
licence (where required) and qualifications on or before the interview. Should you be in possession of
any foreign qualification(s), it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African
Qualification Authority (SAQA); Applicants must be South African citizens.
Shortlisted candidates must avail themselves for a virtual or in-person panel interview at a date
and time determined by DSAC. The applicant should make own arrangement for access to internet
connectivity and equipment for this purpose. Applicants must note that pre-employment checks and
references will be conducted once they are shortlisted. The appointment is also subject to a positive
outcome on these checks, including security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification,
citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification and criminal
record. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. We encourage all
applicants to declare any criminal and/or negative credit records. The Department reserves the right
not to make an appointment and to use other recruitment processes, thus withdrawing this advert by
notice on its communication channels.
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please
accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest
