SALARY : Remuneration will be paid in line with National Treasury Regulations
3.1.6, read together with National Regulations 20.2.3. Members shall receive
payment for preparing for and attending meetings.
CENTRE : Pretoria
CLOSING DATE : 05 October 2026
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must hold an NQF Level 6 qualification in Accounting, Auditing,
Finance, Compliance, Business Management, Risk Management, IT or Law;,
as recognised by SAQA; Committee Chairperson: At least 10 years of
senior/executive experience; Audit Committee Members: 5-10 years of
senior/executive management experience; Combined experience for committee
members and chairpersons: Auditing, Governance, Risk Management,
Information Communication Technology, Organisational Performance
Management, Performance Information, External Auditing or Legal; Previous
committee experience (Audit, Risk Anti-Fraud) is highly advantageous.
Competencies: Attributes and skills include being highly independent,
integrity, objectivity, reliability, understanding of governance processes and
risk management principles and internal control, effective communication
skills, strong leadership abilities and familiarity with the Education Sector.
DUTIES : Audit Committee Members (Including Chairperson): Taking part in audit
committee meetings and deliberations; Examining internal controls, risk
management and governance processes; Supervising and approving internal
and external audit plans and outcomes; Tracking implementation of audit
recommendations; Assessing financial and performance reporting. Additional
Responsibilities of Audit Committee Chairperson: Leading and facilitating
committee meetings; Steering strategic discussions on key risks; Liaising with
management, internal and external auditors. Offering strategic guidance to
the accounting officer and executive authority on the Departmental governance
process. Risk Management Committee Chairperson: Chairing the Risk
Management Committee and serving on the Audit Committee; Providing
strategic oversight to the accounting officer and executive authority on risk
management frameworks and practices; Advising the accounting officer and
the executive authority on risk identification, mitigation, and risk appetite.
Monitoring implementation of risk mitigation plans; Overseeing Business
Continuity Management (BCM) and fraud prevention; Presenting quarterly risk
reports to the Audit Committee.
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Monyela Tel No: (012) 357 3294/ Mr M Segowa Tel No: (012) 357 4291
APPLICATIONS : Submit via post to: Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-deliver to: The
Department of Basic Education, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria or you can email
your application to
Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za/Segowa.M@dbe.gov.za/Kumalo.N@dbe.gov.za./Sko
sana.th@dbe.gov.za Please visit the Department of Education’s website at
www.education.gov.za