PSAAA-Public Sector Accountancy and Audit Academy

📢 2025 Registrations Now Open!

Advance your career with the Public Sector Auditor Qualification (PSA) NQF Level 8 at PSAAA!

📅 1st Intake: 3rd March
📅 2nd Intake: 4th August

Key Learning Areas:
✅ Manage public sector audits
✅ Financial management
✅ Conduct external audits
✅ Performance audits

Earn 315 credits and take the next step in your professional journey!

📍 Register Now: publicsectoracademy.co.za
📩 For more info: [email protected] | 📞 +27 10 109 6243

Looking to improve your skills in government budgeting and reporting? Join PSAAA's 2025 short course and gain insights into budget formats, strategic planning, compliance, and forecasting.

📅 Dates:
• February 24, 8:00 AM
• February 26, 5:00 PM
📍 Earn 20 credits (120 hours) and enhance your professional knowledge.

💡 Key learning areas include:
✔️ Understanding budget formats and techniques
✔️ Preparing and analyzing budgets effectively
✔️ Strategic planning and performance budgeting
✔️ Budgetary control and compliance standards
✔️ Revenue and expenditure forecasting
Don't miss this opportunity to upskill and grow your expertise.
Register Now: publicsectoracademy.co.za
📞 More info: +27 10 109 6243 | [email protected] | www.psaaa.co.za

🔹 𝙊𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙈𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙧, 𝙉𝙌𝙁 𝙇𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡 8

2025 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚: 5𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙮 2025
• The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Municipal Finance Manager.
• The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Municipal Finance Manager. A Municipal Finance Manager leads, manages, implements, oversees, reports, and takes accountability and responsibility for the budget, financial and general matters of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and supporting legislations thereof. A competent learner shall demonstrate among others the following attributes: honesty, punctuality, initiative, critical analysis, integrity, ethical, etc.

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨:

👉Develop financial management policies in accordance with applicable legislation.
👉Contribute towards good corporate governance and risk management.
👉Uphold the audit and assurance processes.
👉Analyse the municipal plans and provide strategic advice and direction on the allocation of the budget to planned service delivery priorities.
👉Lead and manage financial and performance reporting processes to support accountability.
👉Oversee the effective and efficient preparation and implementation of the municipality's annual budget.

✨ 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙡?
• Strengthen your abilities to drive good governance and financial transparency.
• Open doors to new career opportunities in the public finance sector.
• Enhance your professional qualifications and expertise in public sector auditing and finance.

📝 Register Today and Secure Your Spot! To apply email
[email protected] | +27 10 109 6243

www.publicsectoracademy.co.za

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📣 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 2025 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🎓

Ready to take your career in the public sector to the next level? 🚀 Don’t miss out on the chance to enhance your expertise with these accredited qualifications:

🔹 Occupational Qualification: Public Sector Auditor, NQF Level 8
• First Intake Eswatini: 3rd February 2025
• First Intake South Africa: 3rd March 2025
• Second Intake South Africa: 4th August 2025

👉The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Public Sector Auditor. A qualified learner will perform external audit engagements to report on the public sector expenditure, performance and compliance in accordance with relevant standards and legislative requirements. The qualification further equips learners to manage financial, compliance, performance, and performance information audits in public sector institutions. It focuses on planning, executing, and reporting audits in line with relevant frameworks, evaluating internal controls, assessing financial health, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Auditors are trained to identify and ethically report risks, promote governance and operational efficiency, and provide actionable recommendations through comprehensive reporting. This qualification emphasizes accountability, transparency, and ethical standards to enhance public sector performance and sustainability.

𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼:
⭐Manage all aspects of an external audit as it applies to a specific public sector institution.
⭐Identify, audit and report ethically on associated risks of a public sector institution.
⭐Audit and report on the financial health status of a public sector institution; and
⭐Document, conclude, report and communicate audit findings.

Join Our Team at PSAAA!

We have exciting opportunities in three key areas:
•Audit, Risk, and Finance Committee: Oversee financial integrity and risk management.
•Education Committee: Shape public sector training and promote the PSA qualification.
•Remuneration, Nominations, and Governance Committee: Drive effective governance and human capital development.

Make a meaningful impact on the future of the public sector!
👉 Apply to [email protected] by 25 Oct 2024

🌟 Join us for the Develop and Conduct Outcome-based Assessment Short Course! 🌟

📅 Dates: 13-15 November 2024
🕘 Time: 09:00 - 17:00
💻 Format: Hybrid (Choose Face-to-Face or Virtual)

Unlock your potential with this comprehensive training! You’ll learn to:
✅ Plan and prepare assessments
✅ Conduct effective assessments
✅ Provide meaningful feedback
✅ Design outcomes-based assessments
✅Review assessment processes
✅Discuss the principles of outcomes-based assessment
✅Develop assessment activities
✅Create an assessment guide
✅Evaluate assessment designs and guides
✅ And much more!

✨ Earn 32 CPD Points and 15 Credits while enhancing your skills to drive better outcomes for your learners. Spaces are limited—secure your spot today!

Register now:https://ow.ly/nAoA50TKEHI

👉 For more info, contact us at [email protected] or call 0101096243.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your professional development!

Elevate Your Expertise: Join Us for our Corporate Governance and Risk Management Training at Southern Sun ICC, East London!

Enhance your professional expertise with our in-depth training on Corporate Governance and Risk Management!

The training aims to empower leaders in risk management and all finance role players on the importance of corporate governance because it protects the organisation from losses.
When good corporate governance is in place, corporations can proactively identify and mitigate risk, reducing their risk exposure and ultimately limiting reputational and financial damage.

The outcomes of this training are as follows:
1. Develop financial management policies in accordance with applicable legislation.
2. Contribute towards good corporate governance and risk management.
3. Uphold the audit and assurance processes.
4. Analyse municipal plans and provide strategic advice and direction on the allocation of the budget to planned service delivery priorities.
5. Lead and manage financial and performance reporting processes to support accountability.
6. Oversee the effective and efficient preparation and implementation of the municipality's annual budget.
7. Oversee the supply chain management process.

It will further assist the attendees in identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks – both threats and opportunities - that could impact an organisation's achievement of its objectives.

Kindly register and participate in this forthcoming program scheduled as follows:
• Venue: Southern Sun ICC, East London
• Dates: 13th – 15th November 2024
• Time: 09h00 – 17h00
• Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Xbz7sweQyA
• Registration Fee: R5397(excl. VAT) Virtual
R7197 (excl. VAT ) Face to Face
• The training will be delivered on the hybrid model

Additionally, upon completing the training, you will receive 24 CPD points and 12 credits. We look forward to your participation in this exciting and informative three-day training.

Take advantage of this opportunity to advance your skills and drive your career forward.
Register Now: https://forms.office.com/r/Xbz7sweQyA

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Join us for the Combined Assurance Webinar
📅 Happening on Thursday, 10 October 2024
🕔 17:00 – 19:00
✨ SAIGA Member Discounted Rate: R150 | R250 for non-members
🎓 Earn 2 CPD Points!
Combined assurance helps departments understand what related teams are working on to minimize unnecessary overlap. That can save time, money and overall make it easier to digest internal audit findings.

During this course we will:
Understanding combined assurance
o The roles of management, internal assurance providers and external
assurance providers
o Implications for the Audit Committee
o The role of Internal Audit -Guidance/rom the /¢ing report
o Drafting the combined assurance plan or determining the objectives of the
combined assurance plan
o Identify and specify the sources of assurance over risks
o Steps to start a successful program
o Participants will be able to:
o Provide a basis or identifying any areas of potential assurance gaps
o Establish a baseline for their own organizations
o Define Objectives and Expected Benefits
o Understand how to approach Other Assurance Providers
o Communicate With, Educate, and Obtain Sponsorship of Key Stakeholders
There will be significant benefits to be gained as your combined assurance approach increases in maturity, from more efficient data collection and reporting to reduced duplication of efforts and a common view of risks and issues across the organization.

Enhance your knowledge and register today!
https://lnkd.in/d7i44pNG

Heritage Our Foundation, Our Future 🌍

On this Heritage Day, PSAAA proudly reflects on the rich cultural diversity that strengthens South Africa’s public sector. Our unique heritage inspires us to foster excellence and drive innovation in public sector auditing and accounting.
Together, let’s build a future grounded in unity and continuous learning.
Happy Heritage Day, South Africa!

Exciting Opportunity to Join the PSAAA Board of Directors!

Are you a leader in the public sector audit or accounting space? The Public Sector Accountancy and Audit Academy (PSAAA) is looking to appoint two new board members to help shape the future of public sector accountancy in South Africa.

Key Requirements:
• Proven leadership in education, public sector auditing or governance.
• Passion for corporate governance and strategic oversight.

This is your chance to influence and support the Academy’s mission while collaborating with industry experts.

Apply Now: Submit your application by 1 Oct 2024 to [email protected]
For more information, visit www.publicsectoracademy.co.za

Join us for the Combined Assurance Webinar
📅 Happening on Thursday, 26th September
🕔 17:00 – 19:00
✨ SAIGA Member Discounted Rate: R150 | R250 for non-members
🎓 Earn 2 CPD Points!
Combined assurance helps departments understand what related teams are working on to minimize unnecessary overlap. That can save time, money and overall make it easier to digest internal audit findings.

During this course we will:
Understanding combined assurance
o The roles of management, internal assurance providers and external
assurance providers
o Implications for the Audit Committee
o The role of Internal Audit -Guidance/rom the /¢ing report
o Drafting the combined assurance plan or determining the objectives of the
combined assurance plan
o Identify and specify the sources of assurance over risks
o Steps to start a successful program
o Participants will be able to:
o Provide a basis or identifying any areas of potential assurance gaps
o Establish a baseline for their own organizations
o Define Objectives and Expected Benefits
o Understand how to approach Other Assurance Providers
o Communicate With, Educate, and Obtain Sponsorship of Key Stakeholders
There will be significant benefits to be gained as your combined assurance approach increases in maturity, from more efficient data collection and reporting to reduced duplication of efforts and a common view of risks and issues across the organization.

Enhance your knowledge and register today!
https://saiga.glueup.com/event/the-power-of-combined-assurance-for-auditors-webinar-120840/