Sub-Accountant: Risk & Compliance _ MN3975/25

REQUIREMENTS

-Grade 12. - Relevant National Diploma in Internal Auditing, Risk Management, Accounting or Relevant Equivalent NQF 6 qualifications. – B - Degree NQF 7 would be an added advantage. - Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint). – Valid driver’s licence. - Excellent communication, interpersonal, investigation skills, proven analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, leadership, conceptual, presentation, conflict management, attention to detail and negotiation skills). - Project management and financial management skills. - Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies. -The ability to work under pressure, think strategically and creatively. Proficiency in drafting policies, identifying gaps in controls, and recommending systems and controls. - 2 to 3 years’ relevant experience in the field of audit & risk & insurance within a local government environment.

DUTIES

-Assist in identifying, assessing and documenting of all risk related documents across the municipality. -Ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are in place. -Developing and implementing of the risk management framework and implementation plan. -Monitor risk exposure and prepare reports for HOD’s and different committees. –Assist with promoting a risk culture through workshops, induction, risk awareness and ongoing collaboration with departments. -assist with the drafting of items to Council. -Administrative support related to monitoring and reporting of compliance to the MFMA requirements. -Assist to coordination and facilitation of the audit process, including planning and communication with internal and external auditors. -Support departments in preparing and submitting required audit documentation and ensure timely responses to audit queries. -Monitoring the audit progress, follow up on responses to audit findings, and tracking the implementation of audit recommendations to promote continuous audit readiness. -Compilation of OPCA implementation plan. -Updating progress, monitoring and reporting on the addressing of the findings raised by the Auditor-General on a weekly basis to management.  -coordinate and monitor all insurance management related activities for the municipality: - compilation and maintenance of an insurance claims register; liaise with insurer/insurance broker, public, attorneys and departments on a daily basis with regards to submitting and providing claims information; compilation of a litigation insurance claim register for auditors and financial statements purpose. -Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as instructed by management from time to time.

SALARY          R390 120.00 p.a. – R430 908.00 p.a. (Level 06 of a Grade 04 Municipality)

Total Cost to company inclusive of benefits R588 473.60 p.a.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

CLOSING DATE: 29 AUGUST 2025 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, 7569, 7557. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening checks (verification of qualifications, criminal record checks and security vetting). 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 we envisage to receive, 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.