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EPHRAIM MOGALE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
APPLICATIONS AND/OR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE AUDIT AND PERFORMANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF 03 YEARS. 
 
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 
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In accordance with the provisions of Section 166 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (No 56 of 2003), each Municipality is required to constitute an Audit Committee that will serve as an independent advisory body which must advise the Municipal Council, the Accounting Officer and the Management of the Municipality. 
Applications and nominations are hereby invited from Members of the public to serve as Audit and Performance Committee Members of Ephraim Mogale Municipality. 
The Municipality requires Five (5) Members from the public to serve on the Committee. Persons who meet the basic requirements listed below may apply directly or be nominated for consideration. 
 
 
COMPETENCIES:
Expertise in either of the following areas: 
 Accounting & Finance 
 Internal and External Auditing 
 Performance Management 
 Risk Management 
 Legal services 
 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 
 Corporate Governance 
 Professional membership of a recognized profession will be an added advantage. 
 Experience in serving as an Audit Committee Member or governance structure in a Government institution will be another advantage. 
 The members will be remunerated in terms of the approved municipal policy that is in line with Treasury Regulations. 
 Proven experience in serving as an Audit Committee Member in a local government institution. 
 Interest in local community affairs and the ability to contribute to transparent administration and good governance. 
 Sound knowledge and understanding of local government issues and national development imperatives. 
 
 
Possess the following qualities: 
 Independence 
 Integrity 
 Objectivity 
 Willingness to dedicate time and vigour to Council responsibilities 
 Excellent communication skills 
 
KEY FUNCTIONS: 
Persons interested and who are eminently qualified will be expected to render amongst others advisory services in the following areas: 
 Internal Audit 
 Risk Management 
 Performance Management 
 Internal Financial Controls 
 Accounting Policies 
 Adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information 
 Effective governance 
 Review of the annual financial statements 
 Report of the Auditor-General 
 Investigations into financial affairs of the Municipality 
 Ensure the monitoring of the implementation of a combined assurance from all the assurance providers
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Interested persons may not have any business or contractual dealings with Ephraim Mogale Municipality. This is to ensure that the Audit Committee members remain independent from any Municipal activities during the period of appointment on the Audit Committee.
 
TERM OF OFFICE: 
 The term of office will be 3 years subject to renewal at the discretion of the Municipality. 
 The incumbent will be expected to conclude a contract of appointment with the Municipal Manager. 
 
REMUNERATION:
Members who are appointed will be remunerated for attending meetings in accordance with the prescripts and guidelines of the National Treasury. 
 
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO 
Please forward your applications including your CVs, copies of academic qualifications and professional membership (if applicable) for the attention of Mr K.L Phasha to: Ephraim Mogale Municipality P.O. Box 111, Marble hall, 0450 or alternatively hand-deliver to: Ephraim Mogale Municipality, 13 Ficus street Marble hall 0450. By e-mailed to amahlangu@emogalelm.gov.za,  rmkhwanazi@emogalelm.gov.za. 
More information can be obtained from (013) 261-8400; (013) 261 8425 or (013) 261-8431 during office hours or alternatively email rkekane@emogalelm.go.za,  lmasombuka@emogalelm.go.za. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Human Resources Division 013 261 8400; 013 261 8425; 013 261 8431 
 
Closing date: 17 July 2020 
 
K.L PHASHA 
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER