EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH | JOBS
ANNEXURE P
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
APPLICATIONS : To be sent to the following email addresses Tobeka.Gunuza@echealth.gov.za or
Thembisa.Kakaza@echealth.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 17 October 2025
NOTE : Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form accompanied by copies of Qualification(s)
inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document (certified within the past six months by South African
Police Service), Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen, a comprehensive CV,
indicating three current reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with
reference, Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). Note: Failure to submit these
copies will result in the application not being considered. Please do not send any original certificates,
diplomas, or testimonials. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be
conducted on short-listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these
checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal
record checks. Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If
you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing
date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all
applicants for their interest. Additional Note: The application must further confirm that the applicant
has not worked on any legal matters for the Department of Health Eastern Cape for the past two
years and should the applicant be successful they undertake not to take on any legal matters for or
against the Department of Health. The Audit committee will report directly to the Head of Department
and the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) of the Department of Health. The Department will
hold a minimum of four (4) Audit Committee meetings per financial year and will be limited to a
maximum of 12 hours per meeting (including preparation and actual meeting attendance); and
Employees of National, Provincial, and Local government departments, or agencies and entities of
government, serving as AC members will not be entitled to additional remuneration and will only be
reimbursed for travelling and subsistence costs. Remuneration and appointment will be in
accordance with the Provincial Treasury Instruction Note No.6 of 2014/15 – Framework for
Appointment and Remuneration of Audit Committee Members. Note should the applicant be
employed (even on a temporary basis) by an organ of state (any government form) the applicant
will not be remunerated.
OTHER POST
POST 36/123 : AUDIT COMMITTEE REF NO : ECHEALTH/AC/HO/01/10/2025
SALARY : The appointed individual will be remunerated according to scales approved by the National Treasury
CENTRE : Head Office, Bhisho
REQUIREMENTS : The Eastern Cape Department of Health calls on all independent suitably qualified and interested
people to apply for the vacancy related to Legal in the Audit Committee structure of the Department.
The position is available immediately and the duration is for a period of three (3) years. Members
must: A tertiary qualification in Law, with at least 10 years’ experience in public sector audit
committee membership and at least 15 years’ experience as a practicing attorney. Confirmation
from the Law Society that the applicant is registered with a professional body. Have a strong legal
background, governance and risk management background and appropriate experience in the
environment. Be independent, have personal qualities and abilities to engage in discussions.
Demonstrate experience in participating in governance structures. Have the ability to dedicate time
to the activities of the Department of Health Audit Committee. Have analytical reasoning abilities,
good communication skills and thorough understanding of the regulatory framework within which
the Provincial Department operates. Possess knowledge and understanding of the challenges
facing the Department of Health. Knowledge and understanding of social and infrastructure
environments in the public sector. Encourage effective communication with all stakeholders. Have
extensive leadership skills and prior experience of serving on an Audit Committee of a large
organization. Have the interests of the Eastern Department of Health at heart and display the highest
levels of integrity and objectivity.
DUTIES : Fulfil the statutory roles of the audit committee in terms of the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and
other applicable Regulatory Frameworks including monitoring department’s sector specific risks and
implementation of controls. The Audit committee will be required to: conduct its duties in accordance
with an approved audit committee charter; must help to strengthen objectivity and credibility of
financial and operational reporting; monitor the performance of the internal audit unit; monitor
management’s responses to reported weaknesses, control deficiencies and make
recommendations for improvement.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Gunuza Tel No: (040) 608 1063