Information communication technology

INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)

National Head Office (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS:

The Audit Committee of Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) is composed of individual and collective skills from different fields relevant to the core business of the DIRCO.

In accordance with Sections 76 and 77 of the PFMA, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation seeks to appoint suitable professionals to serve as Committee Members for a period of three (3) years (one term).
At least five (5) years executive management specific experience in the fields of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Financial Management.
Member must have a postgraduate qualification in Information Systems/MSc Computer Sciences or equivalent.
Information Communication Technology (ICT) experience is a requirement for this position.

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical abilities.
Good Communication skills and Interpersonal relations.
Understanding of the PFMA and its Regulations, GRAP, GAAP and National Treasury and practise notes relevant to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.
Knowledge and understanding of the roles of Internal and External Auditors, Assurance Providers and Combined Assurance.
Understanding of Public Service Regulations Framework.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Audit Committee is an advisory and oversight committee that assist DIRCO in fulfilling its responsibilities with regard to overall governance of DIRCO.
The centre of the Audit Committee responsibility is to ensure independence and effectiveness of the Internal Audit Directorate (IAD) and compliance by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) including the internal audit charter.
Oversee the effectiveness of the management of risks by DIRCO by monitoring risk management reports from DIRCO Strategic Risk Management Committee.
Approve Internal Audit Directorate audit plan, overseeing the coordination of scope by internal audit with key assurance providers intended to ensure adequate coverage of risks and minimisation of duplication of efforts, through effective combined assurance in strict compliance with Treasury Regulation 3.1.10 and the AC terms of reference.
Through working closely with Internal Audit Chief Directorate, the AC must report and make recommendations on the review of internal controls, risk management and governance to the Accounting Officer.
The Audit Committee Member must ensure his/her availability for all meetings to actively and positively participate and contribute to the overall governance of DIRCO.

ENQUIRIES:

Ms HV Chabalala, tel. (012) 351 0151 / 079 510 3574 / email: chabalalahv@dirco.gov.za