Audit Committee Member – Provincial Social Development

About the role

The Department of Social Development in the Eastern Cape is seeking two experienced professionals to serve as members of its Audit Committee. The role involves providing independent oversight of the department’s internal audit function, financial reporting and governance processes.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and review the performance and effectiveness of the Internal Audit Function, including approval of audit coverage plans and policies.
• Assess the independence and objectivity of the Auditor-General’s reports and the overall audit process.
• Review financial statements for abnormal or significant transactions and advise on disclosures.
• Evaluate the department’s risk, ethics management strategies and compliance with legal and regulatory provisions.
• Oversee financial and non‑financial performance against service delivery expectations and assess internal control and governance systems.
• Report directly to the Head of Department and the MEC, providing recommendations on strategic and operational matters.

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate plus a B Degree in Social Work, Social Sciences, Community Development, Public Management, Business Management, Law or a related field.
• Minimum five years’ experience at director level within an organisation.
• At least two years’ experience serving on an audit committee or other governance structures.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as SACSSP, LPC, SAAPAM or a corporate governance institute.
• Comprehensive understanding of public sector oversight frameworks (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, etc.).
• Not currently employed by any national or provincial department, municipality or public entity listed under the PFMA schedules.