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Pitso Zwane

Chairperson of the Digital Governance Committe at SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants
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Pitso Zwane, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial management, holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning from the University of the Free State and is a Certified Fraud Examiner, with expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, and governance, serving as a Chairperson of the Digital Governance Committee at SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants.
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Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA
Languages
  • Tsonga Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Zulu Professional working proficiency
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Sotho, Southern Full professional proficiency
Skills
  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxations
  • Corporate Law
  • Municipal Budgeting
  • Budget Process
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Pitso Zwane, a seasoned professional with a strong background in financial management, is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning from the University of the Free State and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). With expertise in auditing, information systems, and financial management, Pitso has worked for various organizations, including the National Treasury of South Africa, Gauteng Provincial Treasury, and Emfuleni Local Municipality. His experience spans over 15 years, with a focus on municipal budgeting, financial management, and fraud prevention.

Credentials

  • CISA Cert Prep: 1 Auditing Information Systems for IS Auditors
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISA Cert Prep: 2 Information Technology Governance and Management for IS Auditors
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISA Cert Prep: 3 Information Technology Life Cycle for IS Auditors
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISA Cert Prep: 5 Information Asset Protection for IS Auditors
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • CISA Cert Prep: The Basics
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Communicating with Confidence
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management
    Project Management Institute
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • How to Win Arguments
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Nano Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions with Tiffany Uman
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Prepare for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Exam
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • The 10 Essentials of Influence and Persuasion
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2024
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
    Apr, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • ACFE Associate
    ACFE
    Feb, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Business Advisor (SA)
    SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Independent Reviewer
    SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants
    May, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Tax Practitioner
    SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Accountant (SA) Membership
    SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants
    Apr, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • GRAP Standards
    National Treasury and National School Government
    Feb, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • IMFO Junior member
    CIGFARO
    Jan, 2011
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • SAIPA - South African Institute of Professional Accountants
    • South Africa
    • Accounting
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chairperson of the Digital Governance Committe
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Strategic direction and oversight over the digital transformation path (support management in revolutionising the profession and positioning SAIPA as a Front-Runner in tech innovation) Review and recommend strategies to enabled members to transit from Compliance Focused towards Value Added Services to their clients Review and recommend strategies to transform from Tech Enabled space to Digitally Transformed space Be the eyes 👀 and ears of the Board of Directors on Digital Governance matters aimed at ensuring strategic goals of Institution are achieved

    • Digital Governance Committee of SAIPA Board
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      Cybersecurity IoTDigitisation Artificial Intelligence Information Systems ITC Governance Automation and Innovation

    • Board Member
      • Nov 2022 - Present

  • National Treasury of South Africa
    • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
    • Senior Economist: LG Budget Analysis
      • Jun 2022 - Present
      • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

      Key Results Areas Budget Preparation and Support Budget Implementation and Monitoring Intergovernmental Coordination Financial Management Reforms Stakeholder Engagement

  • Gauteng Provincial Treasury
    • South Africa
    • Government Administration
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Deputy Director Capacity Building & IGR
      • Feb 2017 - Jun 2022

      Capacity Building and Training Manage and oversee the Capacity Building and Training for effective implementation of financial legislation. Facilitate the review of finance organizational structures in line with the relevant mandatory legislative requirement. Plan, coordinate and facilitate skills and competency assessments for municipal finance officials within the province. Introduce Capacity Building initiatives to address skills and competency gaps. Support, monitor and report on the Internships Programmes within the Province. Monitor and report on the implementation of the Minimum Competency Levels Regulation and supporting programmes offered by National and Provincial government. Participate in necessary collaborative efforts with other capacity-building providers and national training networks.Intergovermental Realtions (IGR) Assist to plan and prepare the provincial IGR Forums, i.e. MEC/MMCs Forum, CFOs Forum, Interns Forum, MFMA inductions and workshops.Actively participate at IGR forums.

    • Budget Analyst
      • May 2013 - Jan 2017

      The role includes inter alia:To assist municipalities with the preparation and development of their annual budgets.To analyse tabled budgets, provide municipalities with feedback and monitor the implementation of adopted budgets. To contribute to the implementation of municipal budget formats and associated regulations.To assist municipalities in development of SDBIPs and alignment of the SDBIPs with the medium term budgets and the IDPs. To write in year reports to influence decision making. To participate at National Treasury benchmarking meetings. To conduct budget workshops and trainings.

  • Emfuleni Local Municipality
    • Corner Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark
    • Financial Reporting Intern
      • Oct 2010 - Apr 2013
      • Corner Frikkie Meyer Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark

      My responsibilities include:Compute monthly VAT201 calculation, recon and file via e-filling. Extract and analyse financial information from the Venus System.Prepare and capture general journals for General Ledger adjustments. Assist with the maintenance of the general ledger control framework and advise related units and officials to utilize the correct budget votes. Assist to ensure that the clearing suspense account is zero at all times. Assist in the preparation of the quarterly, mid-yearly and annual financial statements and to develop relevant, timely and accurate management reports.Assist in maintaining an effective system of internal controls and in preparing responses to audit queries and action plans. Assist in conducting risk identification, analysis, evaluation and action plans.Assist in improving the asset management function within municipality.Prepare and take minutes of the audit steering committee meetings and the operation clean audit (OPCA) meetings. Assist in preparing recons for municipal grants as per DORA and MFMA circulars.Assist with supply chain management (SCM) processes and implementation. Assist with budget planning, compliance, implementation and monitoring in BTO office. Attend IMFO GRAP standards training and workshops.

Education

  • 2023 - 2023
    University of the Free State
    Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning, Asset Types & Investment Planning, Principles of Portfolio Planning & Management
  • 2022 - 2022
    FASSET (AFRICATA Academy)
    Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examination, Financial Fraud Investigation, Detection and Deterrence
  • 2022 - 2022
    Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)
    Certified Fraud Examiner - Passed all four exams, Financial Transactions & Fraud Schemes, Fraud Preventions & Deterrence, Law, and Investigations
  • 2020 - 2020
    W Consulting
    Independent Review Course, Accountancy
  • 2017 - 2018
    Milpark Education
    National Certificate in Public Admin, Business Administration and Management, General
  • 2016 - 2017
    University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
    Municipal Financial Management, Accounting and Finance
  • 2016 - 2017
    South African Institute of Professional Accountants
    Professional Evaluation (Board Exam), Accounting and Finance
  • 2006 - 2009
    North West University
    Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance
  • 2000 - 2004
    Jet Nteo SS
    High School, Maths and Science

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