Independent Member : Audit & Risk Committee

Audit & Risk Committee (3-year contract)

Remunerated in accordance with the National Treasury Regulations, Head Office, Pretoria.

Reference Number : ATM 22 / 2025

The Afrikaanse Taalmuseum en -monument (ATM) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individual to serve as a member of the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), in terms of the Public Finance Management (Act 1 of 1999) and the National Treasury Regulations. The incumbent will report to the Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee.

REQUIREMENTS :

An appropriate bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Auditing or equivalent (NQF level7) qualification. 5-10 years management experience applicable to the specific to Auditing (Internal and External); Law; Accounting; Risk Management and Financial Management. Understanding of the Human Resource Legislations, knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Frameworks, Strong financial management and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) background. Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Project Management. Understanding and exposure to relevant prescripts / policies (Public Finance Management Act, 1999, National Treasury Regulations and other relevant prescripts) and governance best practices. Must be a member professional qualification body or registered as a CIA / CISA / CA / Finance professional in good standing with SAICA. Knowledge heritage and language issues will be an advantage.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :

• Carry out the responsibilities as legislated by the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, the National Treasury Regulations, and the approved Charter;
• Fulfil oversight responsibilities to ensure that the ATM maintains an effective, efficient and transparent systems of financial, risk management, governance, performance evaluation and internal control;
• Assist with the effectiveness of the Internal Audit activity and the work of external auditors;
• Ensure the ATM’s financial statements, performance information and monitor compliance with legislation;
• Provide advice to the Chief Executive Officer on matters relating to, inter alia, internal audit; internal control; risk management; accounting policies; financial and non-financial information; effective governance and compliance with applicable legislation and prescripts;
• Assist with any reports released by the internal and external auditors and Management’s response thereto.

Please forward your applications to

Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks, criminal records check and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.

Please visit or contact Ms. Tania Laing on for further information. The ATM reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint candidates.

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