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  • Posted: Feb 12, 2026
    Deadline: Feb 24, 2026
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  • Phumelela Municipality is a local municipality within the Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality, in the Free State province of South Africa. Phumelela means "to succeed" in isiZulu.


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    Internal Auditor

    ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • B.Com Degree in Internal Auditing, Auditing, Accounting and Risk
    • Management/Bachelor of Accounting Science in Internal Auditing
    • Internal Audit Technician (IAT) and Professional Internal Auditor (PIA); etc. professional designations will be an added advantage.
    • Registered with a professional body, i.e. membership with IIASA, IRMSA; etc. will be an added advantage.
    • Municipal Finance Management Program (MFMP) will also be and added advantage.
    • A Valid Driver’s license;
    • High level Computer Literacy – Office applications with Advanced Excel;
    • Ability to provide credibility to financial affairs of the municipality and to ascertain compliance with relevant legislative prescripts and standards;
    • Must have experience in conducting audits in its entirety (cradle to grave) with minimal supervision;
    • Detailed knowledge and understanding of Internal Control, Risk
    • Management and Corporate Governance, Municipal Finance Management
    • Act and Treasury Regulations, COSO Inter Control model.
    • Good investigative, research, analysis techniques. Assertiveness in dealing with audit report findings; and
    • Good communication and presentation skills

    EXPERIENCE

    • Extensive knowledge in the field of Auditing, Accounting, Risk and
    • Performance Management, Anti-corruption, Fraud and at least 3+ years in the position within a local government environment.

    The Incumbent is expected to, inter alia;-

    • Identify strategic, operational and compliance risks and auditing for the Municipality;
    • Conducting follow up audit reviews for Internal Audit as well as Auditor
    • General findings. This includes preparing audit test schedules and performing detailed testing to determine if findings have been addressed;
    • Receiving instructions/ details from the Manager: Risk & Internal Audit and formulating a conclusion in respect of conducting preliminary investigations, including identifying activities within the auditee’s environment, internal control and accounting/ financial system analysis, inherent and control risks associated with the audit, and formulating a conclusion in respect of the preliminary investigations;
    • Determining critical risk areas and audit criteria from the preliminary survey and the level of tests to be performed prior to preparing an audit program/ plan; Reviewing financial statements to provide credibility to the financial affairs of the Municipality through analyzing financial statements to ascertain compliance with relevant legislative prescripts and standards encompassed in the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA);
    • Observing and detecting findings through audit tests performed and/ or reviewing the findings observed by the audit team and determining or assisting in listing the root causes of and reason/s for problems/ errors/deficiencies and reporting the resulting impact on the Internal Audit Unit’s activities;
    • Executing fieldwork; drafting and completing audit working papers;discussing audit findings with the auditee/client, and clearing audit review notes promptly;
    • Preparing the draft audit reports which include, major findings, causes, impact, and recommendations, and communicating the findings and
    • recommendations of the draft audit report with the auditee to reach consensus and clarity;
    • Advising and consulting with the Department’s Officials independently or in conjunction with the Manager at various functional levels to guide them on specific aspects of controls and/ or the audits being conducted in their areas of responsibility;
    • Undertaking special investigations as may be determined by Council, conducting the necessary investigations, and providing Council with a report and expressing an opinion on the matter investigated;
    • Conducting preliminary investigations to confirm that a violation has occurred;
    • Conducting interviews with potential witnesses/ involved parties to obtain relevant documents and testimony from involved parties;
    • Compiling preliminary investigation reports with conclusions based on facts, attaching relevant collated annexures, and submitting to the Head: Internal
    • Audit for perusal and/ or decision to conduct further investigations.

    Closing date for application: 24 February 2026

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    PMU Coordinator

    Requirements: 

    • Bachelor/BTech degree in Civil Engineering.
    • Must have certificate in Project management,
    • knowledge of Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG),
    • Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP),
    • Project Management and Civil Engineering Design Packages.
    • Monitor Existing Municipal Infrastructure,
    • A valid driver’s licence.
    • Registration with a professional body will be an added advantage.
    • Good communication and presentation skills.
    • Computer literacy in MS Software packages viz. Word, Excel, Project etc.

    Responsibilities:

    • Delivering Technical support and evaluating proposed projects in alignment with
    • respective Municipal IDPs and the regional and provincial growth and Development plans.
    • Project Labour-intensive projects in line with the EPWP framework and the related reporting requirements.
    • Ensure compliance with all legal aspects and conditions as required by the various spheres of Government.
    • Conduct site visits/progress meetings to ensure compliance with Business plan conditions, specifications and designs.
    • Preparing monthly payment schedule documents.
    • Maintain project performance data on a national database (MIS).
    • Supporting and assisting with all legislative issues as required by MIG.
    • Process-related correspondence and assistance in report generation.
    • Ensure compliance with OH&S and other related legislative framework. Link with the
    • Municipal procurement unit, information technology data audits.
    • Coordinating opening and hand over ceremonies of complete project.
    • Assist with the preparation and implementing MIG capacity-building business plans in alignment with the Municipal Business Plan, MIG orientation workshops etc.
    • Assist with facilitating community liaison linkages to ensure full community participating at all stages of a projects life cycle.
    • Assist with the conducting bi-annual social economic impact assessments on selected projects as required by the MIG Units.
    • Assist with the co-ordination of project based capacity building in terms of Job creation with the focusing introducing labour based on construction methodology and development of SMMEs where technically feasible.
    • Assist with other related Municipal Infrastructure programmes.
    • Manage cash flow and committed project expenditure for MIG projects.
    • Approval of designs and contractor management.
    • Verify payment certificate and prepare monthly payments schedule documents for
    • MIG and own funded projects. 

    Closing date for application: 24 February 2026

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    Technical Officer X 2 (Warden X1 & Memel X1)

    Minimum Requirements

    • Grade 12,
    • BTech in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering
    • A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in municipal infrastructure
    • Written and Verbal communication skills
    • Computer literate
    • Valid driver’s license- code 10
    • Salary: R 292 991.88 per annum plus benefits
    • Technical knowledge - The successful candidate must demonstrate proficiency, acquired through proven work experience, preferably in all technical aspects, including maintenance of pumps and treatment works, and electrical works.

    Responsibilities / Duties

    • Oversee the maintenance and development of municipal infrastructure, including roads, stormwater drainage, electricity, water, and sanitation.
    • Coordinate and supervise infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed,
    • Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safety regulations,
    • Prepare reports and maintenance plans for the municipality.
    • Engage with stakeholders, including government departments and the community, on service delivery matters.
    • Service delivery innovation

    Closing date: 24 February 2025

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