MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant Tertiary Qualification at Postgraduate level in the following fields:
Legal;
Finance
Administration & Governance (i.e. Internal Audit, Risk Management, IT, Human
Resources, Planning);
Performance Management;
Project Management;
Engineering
Environmental Management
Agriculture and Local Economic Development
Membership with recognized professional bodies;
Minimum of 5 years' experience at a management level;
Qualification as a Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor will serve as added advantage.
Extensive experience as a member of the Audit Committee in the local government and/or public sector will serve as added advantage
Extensive experience in financial management, forensic auditing and performance auditing will serve as added advantage.
COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS:
Ability to communicate effectively, to lead and participate in the discussions.
The necessary professional acumen, strong leadership and personal qualities in business and community.
A good understanding of the audit committee position in the governance structures, its role and responsibilities.
The ability and capability to conduct the Audit Committee affairs efficiently and effectively, have a sound knowledge of issues affecting Local Government, with proven expertise/skills and experience.
The utmost integrity, objectivity and the ability to contribute to a transparent administration and good governance.
A thorough understanding of service delivery priorities and the operations of a municipal and local economic development institution.
A good understanding and expertise in the treatment of allegations and investigations;
Sound knowledge and understanding local government is essential.
The ability to address current challenges in a changing municipal environment.
The ability to build relations and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including Council, its
Sub-Committees, Management and Staff, Internal and external Auditors, National & Provincial
Treasury and Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise the Municipal Council, the Political Office-bearers, the board of directors, the
Accounting Officer and management staff of the municipality & municipal entity on various matters as listed in section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act.
Review the Annual Financial Statements to provide the Council of the municipality and themboard of the entity, with an authoritative and credible view of the financial position of the
municipality, its efficiency and effectiveness and its overall level of compliance with applicable legislation.
Respond to Council on any issues raised by the Auditor-General.
Perform all other duties as required by section 166 of the Local Government Municipal Finance
Management Act of 2003 and Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations of 2001.
Review the municipality's performance management system and make recommendations to the council.
The closing date for submission of application forms and supporting
documents is Friday the 06th of February 2026 @ 16h00