ARC CHAIRPERSON
REFERENCE NUMBER: ADAHRM08/2026
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ADA)
The ADA seeks to appoint a suitably qualified professional to serve as Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) of the Entity.
The members of the ARC are remunerated in terms of the applicable Treasury Regulations and relevant approvals/proclamations by the National Treasury. The term of office of the appointed candidate will be 24 months.
QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- A degree in Accounting/Finance/Risk Management/Internal Audit/Law or
- A professional designation such as CA(SA)/ACCA/AGA(SA)/CIA/CISA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- Professional membership of a recognised profession will be an added
- Experience in serving as an Audit Committee Member or governance structure in a Government institution will be another advantage.
SKILLS
- Financial and management
- Internal and external
- Financial
- Corporate
- Risk
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
- Performance
- Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and National Treasury
- Knowledge of the standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
- Ability to lead and participate in the
- Ability to conduct the committee affairs efficiently and effectively with a good understanding of the committee’s position in the governance structure.
- Independence
- Integrity
- Objective
- Willingness to dedicate time to the Audit Committee
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage the functional performance of Internal Audit
- Ensure the monitoring of the implementation of a combined assurance from all the assurance providers.
- Review the plans of both the Internal and External
- Review the reports of both Internal and External Audit and monitor implementation of recommendations by management.
- Review the Annual Financial
Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representativity.
Note:
- All applicants are subject to the signing of performance agreement.
- ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
- Preference will be given to members of designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998).
- Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Applications must be submitted in the following manner:
- A covering letter indicating the reference number and the post that you are applying for, together with a brief motivation; and
- NB: A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed)
- NB: Certified copies will be requested once shortlisted.
- Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application being disqualified.
- Full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three work-related referees.
NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.
Enquiries: Ms. S Mkhwanazi Closing Date: 29 May 2026
Telephone: 033 347 8600
All applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, and a motivational letter, stating the relevant reference number and the name of the publication/source in which you saw the advertisement to: Attention: Mr. S Shabalala, Corporate Services, Agribusiness Development Agency, Private Bag x01, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3200. Applications can be hand Delivered at 5 Cascade Crescent, Cascade Office Park, Pietermaritzburg, KZN or Agency via the ADA website (www.ada–kzn.co.za).
Should you not hear from us within 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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Mr. S.L. Gumbi Date
Board Chairperson