(3 Year Contract)
All applications should be sent to The Director-General, Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Debilities Private Bag X931, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivery to 268 Lilian Ngoyi, Street, Fedsure Forum Building, 1st floor, Pretoria CBD or e-mailed to recruitment@dwypd.gov.za
SALARY : The appointment will be supported by the terms of reference and a contract. Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the Treasury Regulations 20.2.2.
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant / appropriate professional Bachelor’s and Postgraduate qualification in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Security, BSc (Computer Science) and must be an active member of the relevant professional bodies. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in audit committee or executive/senior management, preferably in the public sector and experience in the following fields: IT Audit (Strategic, Operational and Technical), IT Governance, IT Security, Cloud Computing and Implementation Programmes. A sense of integrity and strong ethical values. An ability to act honestly and in good faith in the public interest. Understanding of the mandate of the audit committee. Independence and objectivity. Goal oriented and transformative. Understanding of the mandate of the audit committee. Leadership qualities. Professionalism. Knowledge applicable prescripts including Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations, Public Service Corporate Governance of Information and Communication Policy Framework (CGICTPF), applicable Information Technology standards.
Professional certification such as Information Security Manager (CISM) and/ or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and experience in serving as an Audit Committee or Board member will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : As an Advisory Committee to the Accounting Officer in terms of the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act, the Audit and Risk Committee: Overseeing the effectiveness of information technology’s internal control, risk management and governance processes. Independently reviewing the reporting process to ensure the integrity of Information Technology reports. Providing oversight on the implementation of management action plans to address audit issues. Providing oversight on institutional compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements. Promoting a culture committed to lawful and ethical behaviour, including oversight on fraud management.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Vusumuzi Shongwe, Tel: (060) 978 1749