Permanent Vacancies at the Department of Correctional Services
Deadline: 05 August 2024
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Vacancies at the Department of Correctional Services
The Department of Correctional Services is recruiting and invites qualifying candidates to apply for their available permanent positions.
CHAIRPERSON OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
- SALARY : Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the Treasury Regulations 20.2.2.
- CENTRE : National Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
An NQF level 8 qualification in any of the following fields: Accounting, Auditing, Risk Management, Information and Communication Technology. Five (5) years’ experience as a member of an Audit Committee in the public sector. Additional five (5) years’ experience as an Audit Committee Chairperson. In-depth knowledge of the PFMA and its regulations as well as other governing prescripts applicable to the department. Membership of a Public Sector Audit Committee will be an added advantage.
A valid and unendorsed code 8 driver’s license.
Competencies And Attributes: Integrity, reliability, good communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Exhibit an independence of mind in deliberations and be proactive in advising the Accounting Officer. Professional approach to duties, including commitment of time and effort. Ability to encourage openness and transparency. Ability to work constructively with management.
Prospective candidate should possess the following: Broad business, corporate governance and/or financial management experience. Public sector experience. An understanding of the business in which the organisation operates. Familiarity with risk management practices. An understanding of internal controls. An understanding of major accounting practices and public sector reporting formats. Familiarity with legislative
requirements. Understanding of the roles of internal and external audit Good understanding of the control framework.
DUTIES :
Responsibilities: Chair audit committee meetings. Advice the Accounting Officer and Management on audit related and governance matters. Independent advisor on matters relating to, inter alia, internal audit, external audit, accounting policies, financial and non-financial information. Effective governance and compliance with applicable legislation and prescripts.
Evaluate the adequacy of the organisation’s control environment. Attend meetings as often as required but at least five (5) times in a year and be flexible with time. Perform duties in accordance with the Audit Committee Charter.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Naidoo Tel No: 012 307 2079, Ms T P Ngobeni 012 305 8589 or Ms N Khumalo 012 3072174
MEMBERS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE
SALARY : Remuneration will be paid in accordance with the Treasury Regulations 20.2.2.
CENTRE : National Head Office, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
Applicants should be in possession of any of the listed qualifications: B. Compt/B. Com in Accounting or Internal Auditing, B. Com (Hons), BSc Computer Sciences, BSc (Hons) MBA, LLB and additionally any of these qualification CA (SA), CCSA, CIA, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, pupillage certifications.
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. Risk management, internal controls and governance processes. Core business of the Department of Correctional Services and appropriate experience in the environment. Performance management. Financial management. Internal and external auditing. Legal services.
Relevant senior management experience and public sector experience would be preferred for this role. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience in participating in governance structures, ability to dedicate time to the activities of the Audit Committee and experience in serving on Audit Committees.
DUTIES :
As an Advisory Committee to the Accounting Officer in terms of the requirements of the Public Finance Management Act, the Audit Committee will: Assist the Chairperson in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities with the ultimate aim of the achievement of the organization’s objectives. Review the coordination of audit efforts to ensure completeness of the coverage and promote the effective use of the audit resources. Review adequacy and effectiveness of the Departments’ governance processes, risk management and internal controls, including information system, programme management and security controls.
Review the quality of the financial and other management information produced to ensure integrity, reliability, and accuracy thereof. Review any accounting and audit related significant findings and recommendation of the internal and external auditors together with management’s responses thereto. Examine and review the annual financial statements before final approval thereof. Review compliance with legal and regulatory provisions. Review any significant incidents of a criminal or irregular nature.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Y Naidoo 012 307 2079, Ms T P Ngobeni 012 305 8589 or Ms N Khumalo 012 3072174.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on a covering letter. A detailed CV, certified copies not older than six months of qualifications, ID and other related documents should be attached to your covering application letter.
Send your complete application to: Department of Correctional Services, Post Advertisement Section, Private Bag X136, Pretoria, 0001 OR hand deliver at: 124 WF Nkomo Street, Poyntons Building, Cnr WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn Street, Pretoria, 0001 (Previous: Cnr Church and Schubart Street) OR you can email your application to Ms T Mohlaloga at Tina.Mohlaloga@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Y Naidoo 012 307 2079, Ms T P Ngobeni 012 305 8589 or Ms N Khumalo 012 307 2174.
NOTE : Appointment will be for a period of three (3) years, subject to renewal at the discretion of the Department of Correctional Services. The appointment will be supported by the terms of reference and a contract.
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