Jobs at Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing and or accounting or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications
• Professional designation such as Certified Internal Auditor and other relevant. professional designation. Five (5)
• (5) years relevant experience at middle Management level.
• Have proven successful management experience in Administration/Finance/ Internal Audit
• Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Knowledge of relevant computer packages.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills, excellent communication;
• The need to sign an Employment Contract
• The need to undergo security vetting and undergo competency assessment test
• A Performance Agreement and disclosure of financial interest, and Possession of A valid Driver's license processes and practices.

Type of Knowledge

• Good Knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance system and performance management
• Internal audit standards: a deep understanding of the international standards for the professional practice of internal auditing and other relevant frameworks. Risk management: knowledge of risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and control frameworks.
• Accounting and finance: strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, a and internal controls
• Auditing Techniques: proficiency in various audit methodologies, including IT audit, forensic audits, and performance audit.
• Relevant legislation: familiarity with laws and regulations relevant to the organisation and its industry, such as the Municipal finance Management act or other industry-specific regulations.

Key Performance Areas

• Effectively manage the activities of Internal Audit.
• Develop strategic audit plans for the Municipality.
• Establish risk-based plans to determine the priorities of the Internal Audit activity. consistent with the Municipality's objectives.
• Manage the internal audit resource to ensure that they are appropriate, sufficient and effectively deployed to achieve the approved plan.
• Ensure the the activities of the internal audit shared service is guided, monitored and supervised at each level of operation to ensure that they are consistently performed in accordance with the International Standard for the Professional Practice of Internal audit.
• Co-ordinate the activities of the internal audit shared service with other assurance providers.
• Ensure the effective functioning of the Audit Committee.
• Participate in Council Committees as and when required.
• Report administratively to the Municipal Managers and functionally to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Communicate the result of the quality assurance and improvement program to senior management and the audit committee.
• Manage the compilation of the strategic and annual plan in relation to the IDP, provide advice and opinion regarding the organisation's efficiency and effectiveness in Risk Management, internal control, governance processes and performance management.
• Conduct special investigations at the request of Management and Municipal councils.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics / Development studies or relevant NQF Level 7 qualification.
• Five (5) years' experience at middle management level.
• Have proven successful management experience in administration
• The need to undergo security vetting and undergo competency assessment test The need to sign an Employment Contract
• A Performance Agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Possession of a valid Driver's license and no criminal record.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• The ability to contribute to service delivery systems of a complex nature and to manage the achievement of municipal strategies and goals.
• To formulate and influence short, medium and long-term service delivery plans on Municipal strategies and goals.
• To provide supportive leadership to the Accounting Officer and Senior Management team.
• To develop a and maintain strategic alliance with various stakeholders To support and implement good governance in the area of responsibility
• To undertake risk, change and guide the management of such.
• To support and contribute to the formulation of policy and by-laws by the municipal council
• To implement, manage and oversee the implementation of legislation and policy within the area of responsibility
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation

Key Competencies

• Strategic capability
• Organisational and presentation skills. Partnership and stakeholder relations Knowledge of performance management Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• People management and empowerment Problem solving skills
• Finance management
• Service delivery and innovation Knowledge of intergovernmental relations Government leadership
• Programme and project management

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

• Interact with local municipalities, stakeholders and government departments on all economic development
• Interact with local and international donors/ funders and investment to market economic opportunities within the district
• Develop and implement a district programme to align economic development with PGDS
• Participate in the development and monitoring of the implementation of all policies regarding economic development, including SMME development Trade and investment promotion Trade
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation
• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management
• Knowledge of geographical information systems and
• Knowledge of spatial, town and development planning

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science/Public Administration/Law; or Equivalent NQF 7 qualifications;
• Five (5) years' relevant experience at middle management
• The need to undergo security vetting and undergo competency assessment test Registration with the South African Council for social services professionals ( SACSSP) or similar recognised relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• Experience in local government will be an added advantage The need to sign an Employment Contract
• A Performance Agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Possession of A valid Driver's license and no criminal record.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• The ability to contribute to service delivery systems of a complex nature and to manage the achievement of municipal strategies and goals.
• To formulate and influence short, medium and long-term service delivery plans on Municipal strategies and goals.
• To provide supportive leadership to the Accounting Officer and Senior Management team.
• To develop and maintain strategic alliance with various stakeholders
• To support and implement good governance in the area of responsibility
• To undertake risk, change and guide the management of such.
• To support and contribute to the formulation of policy and by laws by the municipal council
• To implement, manage and oversee the implementation of legislation and policy within the area of responsibility
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation

Key Competencies

• Strategic capability
• Organisational and presentation skills
• Partnership and stakeholder relations
• Knowledge of performance management
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• People management and empowerment
• Problem solving skills
• Finance management
• Service delivery and innovation
• Knowledge of intergovernmental relations Government leadership
• Programme and project management

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities

• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation Good knowledge and understanding of council operations and understanding of institutional government systems and performance management Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers, as well as municipal health service management, cemetery management, public safety. disaster risk management and fire services, parks and recreation management Provide strategic direction and monitor the implementation of strategic objectives the department
• Ensure cost-effective management of the departments budget and timely implementation of f council resolutions related to the department
• Oversee the development and review of relevant policies and strategies on matters relating to the department
• Ensure that the activities of the department are aligned to the IDP and facilitate performance management of the department.