MEMBER OF THE AUDIT, PERFORMANCE, INTEGRITY & RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - MN 4051/26

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for a fixed term contract as member to the Audit, Performance, Integrity & Risk Management Committee, the contract term shall be for three (3) years, from 01 May 2026 to 30 April 2029, according to the stipulations of Section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003.

A fixed remuneration of R2 809.00 (Two Thousand Eight Hundred and Nine Rand) per day shall be payable. This amount will be calculated based on actual sitting hours at an hourly rate of R351.00, together with an additional eight (8) hours allocated for preparation and research at the same hourly rate of R351.00, in accordance with the Parliamentary Policy on the Remuneration of Non-Official Members of Committees of Enquiry and Audit Committees.

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 role- players. - 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)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS

- General business acumen (i.e. the ability to understand the impact of decisions or actions on the organisation). - High level of integrity. - Strong ethical standards/values in line with those of the organisation. - Necessary available time and personal commitment to the role (dedication). - Healthy and professional scepticism. - Inquisitiveness and independent judgement (ability to think independently, objectivity and have an inquiring mind). - Ability, willingness and courage to ask relevant questions, challenge answers and probe for information until completely satisfied with the answers provided. - Ability to offer new perspectives and constructive suggestions. - Strong interpersonal skills. - Openness and transparency. - Ability to be open to, accept and foster change. - Ability and desire to learn. - Commitment and adherence to continuous professional development (CPD) requirements in terms of his/her specific profession/designation.

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

FREQUENCY OF MEETINGS

Meetings are held quarterly at least (4 normal meetings per annum)

Applicants to note that this is not permanent employment opportunity, but only a fixed term appointment to serve as member of the Committee. In addition, the principles of MFMA Circular 65 apply.  Potential candidates are not allowed to serve as audit committee members on more than three local government audit committees simultaneously. The practice of serving on too many committees impacts negatively on performance of audit committees contributing to their ineffectiveness.

CLOSING DATE: 23 FEBRUARY 2026 AT 12:00

Please note that the municipality does reimburse costs for traveling to and from the interview or any assessments related to the recruitment process for candidates traveling over 400km for job levels 1 to 4. Midvaal Local Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representativeness (race, gender, disability).  Incomplete/Unclear or Illegible CVs and applications without CV’s will be disqualified. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativeness will be given preference. Candidates must apply for this vacancy via the Midvaal Local Municipality website www.midvaal.gov.za. For any queries kindly contact Human Resources (016) 360-7435, 7432, 7557, 7569. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). Successful candidates will enter an agreement with Midvaal and must declare financial interests. Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a letter from SAQA stating the equivalence of the qualifications. Midvaal Local Municipality, values privacy in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Act No.4 of 2013 (POPIA) which is effective from 1 July 2021, personal information will not be disclosed to any third party, unless otherwise prescribed in the Act, following due process(es). Due to the large number of applications, envisaged to be received, applications will not be acknowledged.  If you do not receive any response within three (3) months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

NB: THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO THE ABOVE POSITION/S.