Member of the Audit, Performance, Integrity & Risk Management Commitee at Midvaal Local Municipality

BASIC REQUIREMENTS / PREREQUISITES

• Applicants should be 18 years or older. Preference will be given to Midvaal Residents, ratepayers and/or local interest, Sedibeng or within Gauteng.
• Prior experience in serving as a member of an Audit, Performance, Integrity & Risk Management Committee will be an added advantage. Relevant skills in terms of oversight responsibilities as per the legislative requirements will serve as an advantage.
• Preference will be given to candidates that hold professional membership with CA(SA), CIA, CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA, IRMSA, or admitted as attorneys and who has senior management experience in one or more of the following areas: Financial management and reporting; Internal or external auditing; Risk management; Performance management systems; Governance, compliance, or legal advisory services.

CORE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE

• Financial or accounting knowledge/literacy. Financial, performance and integrated reporting experience and ability to analyse complex financial reports. Understanding of municipal reporting. Understanding of service delivery priorities, including. Understanding of internal financial controls.
• Understanding of the external and internal audit roles and processes (robust knowledge of the audit function). Understanding of the role of the Accounting Authority/ Accounting Officer/ Council and other governance roleplayers. Risk management experience/ knowledge.
• Knowledge of or competence in sustainability issues. Information technology. Governance experience including cyber security, knowledge of ICT systems and emerging technologies. Governance knowledge and experience. Strong business acumen. Management skills (ability to work constructively and communicate effectively with management). Understanding of the performance management system.
• Understanding of the treatment of allegations and investigations. Understanding of the relevant legislative requirements relating to the organisation/industry and sector. A robust knowledge of the organisation, its operations and industry to assess financial reports effectively.
• Previous experience in the same sector/industry as that of the business (at least majority of the members). Other relevant technical or specialist experience pertinent to the issues of the organisation’s business (Technical/Engineering)

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Committee is expected to, inter alia, advise Council on matters relating to: Internal financial control and internal audits. Ethics & Risk Management. Accounting policies.
• Adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information. Performance management & evaluation. Effective governance.
• Compliance with applicable legislation. The review of Annual Financial Statements. Issues raised by the Auditor-General. Any other issues referred to by the municipality

CLOSING DATE: 23 FEBRUARY 2026