Invitation To Serve On The Audit Committee at Ilembe District Municipality

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