Practical Reforms to Safeguard Public Sector Trust

Dr. Emmanuel Ngcobo, President of CIGFARO, reflects on the institute's pivotal role in a challenged public sector ecosystem, emphasising the need to fully restore governance and citizen confidence across national, provincial, and local levels.

As a professional body focused on public finance, audits, risk, and performance management, CIGFARO stays "in its lane" to avoid disorder, prioritising practical capacity-building programs that tackle ground-level practitioner issues rather than theoretical exercises.

He highlights the vibrancy of provincial branches, evidenced by rising attendance at events, which underscores their relevance and impact.

Using a soccer analogy, Ngcobo likens CIGFARO to goalkeepers - preventing further deterioration while fostering positive change to ensure the public sector doesn't suffer major setbacks.

* Dr Emmanuel Ngcobo, President of the Chartered Institute of Government Finance, Audit & Risk Officers (CIGFARO) from October 2023 to October 2025.