Audit and Risk Committee Members
Department of Basic Education
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Salary
- Remuneration shall be in accordance with National Treasury Regulations 3.1.6, read with National Regulations 20.2.3. Members will be remunerated for preparation and attendance of the meeting.
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 05 Oct 2026
Posted today
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
How to apply
Apply by email
How to apply: Submitted 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 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 34 of 2026, post 34/02, ref DBE/68/2026 (X5 POSTS). Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
Email: Sechele.O@dbe.gov.za
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Job description
Branch: Office of the Director-General 4 years Renewable Contract
Requirements:
The applicant must be in possession of NQF Level 6 in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Compliance, Business Management, Risk Management, IT or Law;, as recognised by SAQA; Committee Chairperson: Minimum of 10 years of senior/executive; Audit Committee Members: 5-10 years of senior/executive management experience; Combine experience for the committee members and chairpersons: Auditing, Governance, Risk Management, Information Communication Technology, Organisational Performance Management, Performance Information, External Auditing or Legal; Prior committee experience (Audit, Risk Anti-Fraud) is strongly preferred. Competencies: Attributes and skills highly independent, integrity, objectivity, reliability, knowledge of governance process and risk management principles and internal control, good communication skills, strong leadership skills and knowledge of Education Sector.
Duties:
Audit Committee Members (Including Chairperson): Participating in audit committee meetings and deliberations; Reviewing internal controls, risk management and governance processes; Overseeing and approving internal and external audit plans and outcomes; Monitoring implementation of audit recommendations; Reviewing financial and performance reporting. Additional Responsibilities of Audit Committee Chairperson: Leading and facilitating committee meetings; Guiding strategic discussions on key risks; Engaging with management, internal and external auditors. Providing strategic guidance to accounting officer and executive authority on the Departmental governance process. Risk Management Committee Chairperson: Chairing the Risk Management Committee and serve on the Audit Committee; Providing strategic oversight to 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
Reference number: DBE/68/2026 (X5 POSTS)