DUTIES: • The Audit Committee Chairperson will carry out its responsibilities as legislated by the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, and operate according to its approved charter • The roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee Chairperson are clearly defined in the approved charter of the Committee • The Audit Committee Chairperson will fulfil its oversight responsibilities to ensure that the Board maintains effective, efficient and transparent systems of financial and risk management and internal control • The Audit Committee Chairperson will review the effectiveness of the Internal Audit Activity and provide direction to the work of external auditors and the Board’s financial statements • The Audit Committee will also ensure compliance with legislation and assist the Accounting Authority in the effective execution of their responsibilities by reporting and making recommendations to the Accounting Authority on a regular basis. 

 ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: • An appropriate bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Risk Management, Auditing or equivalent (NQF level 7) qualification e.g • A minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in the fields of Accounting • Risk management and Financial Management and Law • Understanding of the Human Resource Legislations, Knowledge of the 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 prescript/policies and governance best practices • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) • Applicants must not be in the employment of any Government institution • Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and its Treasury Regulations • Must be a member of a professional accreditation body or registered as a CIA/CISA/CA/Finance professional in good standing with SAICA. 

 Background verification, including criminal record and citizenship checks, will form part of the selection process. Applications, accompanied by comprehensive CV, motivation for appointment and certified copies of qualifications and identity document (ID), should be forwarded to MRTT for the attention of Chief Executive Officer: Office of the CEO, on email to recruitment@rttrust.co.za or Posted to Mpumalanga Regional Training Trust, Office of the CEO, Private Bag X 7288, eMalahleni, 1035. Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026 at 16:00pm. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months from the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

 TERM OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION: • The term of office of the appointed candidate will be 3 years, after which it will be reviewed by the Accounting Authority(Board) • Candidate appointed to the Audit Committee will be remunerated according to Treasury Regulations.