Member – Audit & Risk Committee | Commission for Gender Equality, Johannesburg

Position Title: Member of the CGE Audit & Risk Committee
Reference Number: CGE ARC/11/2025

Organisation: Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Office/Unit: Chief Executive Office
Location: Head Office, Johannesburg
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Remuneration: According to the tariffs approved by National Treasury
Contract Type: 3-year performance-based contract

Date Posted: 12 December 2025
Closing Date: 9 January 2026

Purpose of the Role

The Commission for Gender Equality has a vacant post for one member of its Audit and Risk Committee. The primary purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to provide independent oversight on:

• The financial reporting process
• The audit process (internal and external)
• Corporate governance
• Systems of internal control
• Compliance with laws and regulations
• Integrity of the financial status of the CGE
• Maintenance of sound risk management systems

Persons interested in this function and who are eminently qualified will be expected to provide oversight and guidance to the Commission on the following:

• Internal audit
• Internal financial controls
• Accounting policies
• Risk management
• Adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information
• Performance management
• Effective governance
• Compliance with applicable legislation
• Review of quarterly and annual performance information
• Corporate governance matters

Term of Office
The term of office of the appointed candidate will be three (3) years, after which the Commission may review the incumbency.

Qualities Required
Candidates should possess the following qualities:

• Independence
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Analytical mindset
• Objectivity
• Strong legal expertise
• Good communication skills
• Strong report-writing skills
• Willingness and availability to dedicate sufficient time to serve on the Audit and Risk Committee

Minimum Requirements

• Master of Laws (LLM).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the legal industry as a legal practitioner.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience serving on an Audit and/or Risk Committee.
• Willingness to serve the interests of the public in a responsible and ethical manner.
• Good understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and other legislation governing the work of public entities.
• An understanding of gender equality will be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Strategic capability and leadership
• Programme and project management
• Problem solving and analysis
• People management
• Knowledge management
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Change management
• Knowledge of PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Knowledge of research principles and practices
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluation
• Understanding of communications and stakeholder management requirements and processes
• Legal support and service delivery innovation
• Client orientation and focus

How to Apply
It is mandatory that applicants submit the following:

1. Comprehensive CV and motivational letter
2. Certified copies of ID, driver’s licence and qualifications
3. Telephone details and email addresses of three (3) contactable referees

All the above-mentioned documents must be sent via email to:
Email: recruitment@cge.org.za

Important:

• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report of their qualifications.

Employment Equity and Additional Information
The CGE reserves the right not to fill this advertised position. The Commission for Gender Equality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to the achievement and maintenance of fair representation in terms of race, gender and disability.

Whites, Coloureds, Indians and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background checks and psychometric assessment.

Enquiries (Not for Applications)
For enquiries only (no applications):

• Contact Person: Mr. Silas Maloka – HR Manager
• Tel: 011 403 7182 or 069 007 0944

Head Office Address:
2 Kotze Street, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein, 2017
Telephone (switchboard): +27 11 403 7182