- Term of the office: The term of office shall be for a period of three (3) years, commencing from the official date of appointment.
- In accordance with the provisions of Section 166 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, Council is required to constitute an audit committee. Applications are hereby invited from suitable qualified candidate to apply to be appointed as a member of the Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality's Audit Committee.
- Council invites suitable qualified persons to submit their CV's and motivation for their appointment to serve in the municipality's audit committee. Candidate should possess the following qualities and competencies:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- An appropriate, recognized Undergraduate Qualification (NQF Level 7) or Postgraduate Qualification (NQF Level 8) in any of the following fields: Internal Auditing/Accounting/Financial Management
- Risk Management/ Performance Management
- Legal Services/Law
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in the ICT sector.
- Added Advantage: Prior experience serving as a member of an institutional oversight committee (e.g., Audit Committee, Risk Committee) will be a distinct advantage.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership & Character: Proven leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and strong analytical reasoning abilities.
- Candidates must demonstrate absolute independence, uncompromised integrity, and a willingness to dedicate the necessary time and energy to committee duties.
- COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT: Demonstrated ability to conduct Audit Committee affairs efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with institutional governance standards.
- LOCAL GOVERNMENT KNOWLEDGE: A profound understanding of the statutory challenges, issues, and legislative frameworks affecting local government.
- SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE: Prior experience, skills, or advanced expertise in any of the following fields will serve as a distinct advantage:
- Financial Management & Human Resource Management
- Labour Relations & Corporate Governance
- Risk Management & Performance Management
- Legal Services & Compliance Monitoring
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
- In accordance with Section 166 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), the Audit Committee will execute the following functions:
- Strategic Advisory: Advise the Municipal Council, political office-bearers, the Accounting Officer, and management on matters relating to internal financial control, internal audits, risk management, accounting policies, and adequacy of reporting.
- Financial Statement Review: Review the annual financial statements of the municipality to provide Council with an authoritative, credible, and objective view of the institution's true financial position, efficiency, and compliance with applicable legislation.
- Auditor-General Liaison: Review and report to Council on all issues, findings, and remedial action plans raised by the Auditor-General (AGSA) in their audit reports.
CLOSING DATE: 16 November 2026