The Board of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites applications from interested and suitably qualified individuals to serve as Expert Members on the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). SANBI is a Schedule 3A Public Entity under the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) established in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), 10 of 2004.
SANBI leads and coordinates research, monitors and reports on the state of Biodiversity in South Africa, provides biodiversity knowledge and information, provides planning and policy advice, and pilots best practice management models in partnership with various stakeholders. SANBI also leads the human capital development strategy for the biodiversity sector and manages the National Zoological and Botanical Gardens as “windows” to South Africa’s Biodiversity for enjoyment and education.
The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) is constituted as a statutory committee of SANBI in respect of its statutory duties in terms of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 1 of 1999 and relevant National Treasury Regulations. ARC is a committee of the SANBI Board in respect of all other duties assigned to it by the Board. The ARC has an independent role with accounting to both the SANBI Board and the Executive Authority (i.e., DFFE).
To fulfil the objectives of the ARC Committee, there is a need to obtain a mixed set of competencies, experiences, and skills to strengthen and further enhance the delivery of the overall functions of the Board of SANBI.
The Board is seeking experts with a high degree of integrity, ethical leadership, professional competence, and are suitable to serve on the ARC by virtue of their qualifications and experience in the following disciplines:
- A Chartered Accountant (SA)
- Information Technology Governance, Security and ICT risks
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Business Continuity Management
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 to 5 years relevant experience in the public, private or non-governmental sector. Applicants must have a degree. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
The applicants must provide the following:
A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) supported by a motivation why you are suitable to serve of the ARC of SANBI; certified proof of academic qualifications and an identity document (ID). The CV must include the following information: physical and postal addresses; telephone and e-mail address; previous experience quoting dates, and institutions or organisations concerned.
Preference will be given to candidates whose appointments will enhance the diversity of skills, gender, youth, and disability representivity .
Applications must be addressed to:
Ms Lebogang Ralepeli
Address: Pretoria National Botanical Garden, Biodiversity Building, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X101, Silverton, 0184
E-mail: L.Ralepeli@sanbi.org.za
Enquiries:
Ms Lebogang Ralepeli
E-mail: L.Ralepeli@sanbi.org.za
Cell: 082 9212550
The SANBI Board reserves the right not to appoint applicants to the Audit and Risk Committee.