Audit and Performance Committee Member at Cape Winelands District Municipality

Requirements:

• A relevant degree in financial management, accounting, auditing, law, performance management, risk management, information technology or any other related degree, and experience related to the qualification. Financial management expertise and experience would be advantageous.
• In addition, the following skills, experience and attributes would be added advantages: Analytical reasoning ability, good interpersonal and communication skills, sound knowledge of local government business and control, and good understanding of performance management systems and corporate governance, including King IV, the COSO model and the Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
• Exposure to serving on audit committees/oversight committees (a member may not serve on more than three (3) audit committees/oversight committees).
• Remuneration: Any remuneration or fees that are due to the member shall be in accordance with the rates as prescribed by Council.

Duties:

• The high-level duties of the Audit and Performance Committee are as listed in terms of section166 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No. 56 of 2003), which include but are not limited to the following:
• Rendering advice to the municipal Council, the Accounting Officer, political office-bearers and management staff on matters relating to internal audit; performance management; risk management; internal financial controls and reporting; accounting policies; effective governance; review of the annual financial statements; and other related work in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Compliance with local government-related legislation.
• Performance evaluation.
• Execution of duties as stipulated in the Audit and Performance Committee Charter.
• Member will be required to attend Audit and Performance Committee meetings at least once per quarter during normal office hours.
• Term of office: The successful candidate will be appointed for a 3-year period. However, re-appointment not exceeding two terms is possible.

Closing date for applications: 24 October 2025 a