FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

 

 

 

Frances Baard District Municipality is a dynamic equal opportunity employer where goals are achieved through teamwork and the pursuit of excellence in service delivering. The municipality has the following vacancy: 

 

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

VACANCY: MANAGER INTERNAL AUDIT 

Ref. no: 06/26 

PERMANENT POSITION 

TASK: 16 

Remuneration package: R660 072.00 – R856 716.00 (plus benefits: pension, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, motor vehicle allowance, housing subsidy, 13th cheque). 

 

Job requirements: The applicant must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree or BTech degree in auditing/accounting related qualification. A minimum of 4 – 5 years relevant experience on supervisory level in auditing. A valid code 8 Drivers’ license. Active membership with professional bodies, such as the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). The successful applicant must be willing to travel in and around Frances Baard District Municipal area. Knowledge of the international standards for professional practice of Internal Auditing. Understanding of the local government environment. A valid code 8 Drivers’ license. 

 

Key performance areas: Develop and implement a risk-based internal audit plan. Provide administrative support to the Audit Committee and risk committee. Oversee the unit and work of the auditors for quality and compliance to methodology and IIA standards. Evaluate effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls, risk management and governance processes. Provide assurance services to the Accounting Officer and management. Participate in the audit planning process including the responsibility for assessing the most effective spread of audit activity. Compile project schedule before start of engagement plan. Interpret legislation and audit standards. Perform the audits as scheduled in the approved annual internal audit plan. Compiling internal audit reports in preparation for audit committee meetings. Champion and monitor the implementation of the risk management strategy and plans of the municipality. 

 

 

Appointments will be made according to the municipality’s employment equity policy and affirmative-action practices. The completion of application forms is mandatory, and must be accompanied by detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae and is to be accompanied by originally certified copies of ID and qualifications not older than three months. Applications should be forwarded to the following postal address: THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, PRIVATE BAG X6088, KIMBERLEY 8300 or hand delivered to: 51 DRAKENSBERG AVENUE, CARTERS GLEN, KIMBERLEY. 

 

Application forms are available from the municipal office and/or may be downloaded from the municipal website; www.francesbaard.gov.za. 

Enquiries can be directed to: Mrs. Pulane Matsitse/Mrs. Lesedi Job, Tel: 053-838 0912/911. 

Note: Designated groups, including people living with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply. 

 

Successful candidates will be subjected to a compulsory reference and validation checks. Should you not receive any response from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. The District Municipality reserves the right to make no appointments. 

 

Closing Date: 05 June 2026 

 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER, MS ZM BOGATSU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frances Baard District Municipality is a dynamic equal opportunity employer where goals are achieved through teamwork and the pursuit of excellence in service delivering. The municipality has the following vacancy: 

 

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER 

VACANCY: MANAGER RISK MANAGEMENT 

Ref. no: 05/26 

PERMANENT POSITION 

TASK: 16 

Remuneration package: R660 072.00 – R856 716.00 (plus benefits: pension, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, motor vehicle allowance, housing subsidy, 13th cheque). 

 

Job requirements: The applicant must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree or BTech degree in risk management, auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Economics qualification. A minimum of 4 – 5 years relevant experience on supervisory level in auditing, compliance, or risk-related roles. Proficiency in risk assessment frameworks, data analytics, and strong communication skills. A valid code 8 Drivers’ license. The successful applicant must be willing to travel in and around Frances Baard District Municipal area. 

 

Key performance areas: Executes research, analysis and evaluative applications to facilitate and make available guidance to functional areas and local municipalities on specific risk management processes, procedures, requirements and, options for the re-alignment of functions and responsibilities by evaluating the performance of the process, critically examining the presence of potential risks and profiling the risk level in relation to the severity of the outcome and; monitoring of compliance against approved risk solutions in order to ensure adequate preventative measures are implemented to limit the occurrence of risks threatening accountable corporate and financial governance. Providing a consulting and advisory service to specific functional areas or local municipalities in the region on processes and procedures, by: establishing an understanding of the nature of the risk and interventions required to manage authority and the operations. Defining specific risk and, control and governance criterions for consideration in the drafting, negotiation and agreement of risk plans and the identification of critical and normal risks. Outlining performance measures, process monitoring mechanisms and appropriate quality standards as outputs of risk control programmes and plans. implementing procedure, analyzing records and paper trails, conducting interviews and, testing and/ or verifying information and data. Perusing through contractual agreements and comparing to actual outcomes recorded in financial and administrative reports and checking outcomes against measures of efficiency. Examining process authority and control systems to determine weaknesses or potential loopholes, critically studying trends/ relationships between actions and situations to make inferences or draw conclusions. Assessing the adequacy of risk prevention systems and controls, monitoring effectiveness through analysis of risk occurrences and the ability of specific measures to inhibit actions. Examining options/ alternatives or improvements that require introduction in relation to processes and systems, reviewing the impact of change against current practices to determine the extent of the intervention. Contextualizing the investigation, findings and opinion in relation to the study, explaining the observations and occurrences against financial and governance criterions and quoting legislative parameters that have not been recognized during system design or business process establishment. 

 

Appointments will be made according to the municipality’s employment equity policy and affirmative-action practices. The completion of application forms is mandatory, and must be accompanied by detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae and is to be accompanied by originally certified copies of ID and qualifications not older than three months. Applications should be forwarded to the following postal address: THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, PRIVATE BAG X6088, KIMBERLEY 8300 or hand delivered to: 51 DRAKENSBERG AVENUE, CARTERS GLEN, KIMBERLEY. 

 

Application forms are available from the municipal office and/or may be downloaded from the municipal website; www.francesbaard.gov.za. 

Enquiries can be directed to: Mrs. Pulane Matsitse/Mrs. Lesedi Job, Tel: 053-838 0912/911. 

 

Note: Designated groups, including people living with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply. 

 

Successful candidates will be subjected to a compulsory reference and validation checks. Should you not receive any response from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. The District Municipality reserves the right to make no appointments. 

 

Closing Date: 05 June 2026 MUNICIPAL 

 

MANAGER, MS ZM BOGATSU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frances Baard District Municipality is a dynamic equal opportunity employer where goals are achieved through teamwork and the pursuit of excellence in service delivering. The municipality has the following vacancy: 

 

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DEPARTMENT: INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 

VACANCY: DIRECTOR INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES 

Ref. no: 04/26 

PERMANENT POSITION 

Remuneration package: R1 068 004, Lower: R1 093 963, Mid-point: R1 119 883, upper: R1 146 761, Max: R1 174 283 per annum (all-inclusive package). Remuneration package will be paid as per the applicable notice 53882 of December 2025: total packages payable to municipal managers and managers directly accountable to municipal managers. 

 

Job requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Degree or, BTech Engineering; or equivalent. A post graduate qualification in civil engineering will be an added advantage. Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa will be an added advantage. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc. If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593. Minimum of five years’ experience at middle management level within the engineering environment which should include exposure in engineering infrastructure project management. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

 

Knowledge, skills and competencies: The municipality is seeking a strategic thinker for this role who can demonstrate executive disposition and, conceptual, judgmental and interpretative abilities. There is a high demand at this level for attention and prompt response to community related queries and specific priorities and mandates of council. The incumbent must be able to plan and organise, control resources, communicate, negotiate and, place emphasis on time and service level standards. 

 

Key performance areas: Development of the Directorate’s long and short term programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and to enable effective functioning of the Department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts. To provide an advisory service to the municipality on complex issues relating to civil infrastructure project design and maintenance, housing infrastructure project management and the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme and Municipal Infrastructure Grant Funded Programme. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the area of function of the Department. To maintain oversight and accountability for the development of tender specifications, contract management and project management of complex civil engineering infrastructure projects. Establish reporting systems and processes to manage the administrative and financial reporting requirements for infrastructure projects. Manage specific financial, legislative and governance compliance requirements in relation to the implementation of the Expanded Public Works Programme and Municipal Infrastructure Grant Funded Programme. Manage the complex civil engineering project management process relating to the implementation of Provincial Governments Housing Programme for local areas with thin the District Municipality’s jurisdiction. Create synergies and strategic stakeholder partnerships to foster and continuously improve service delivery standards. 

 

NB: An application form specifically designed for appointment of senior managers must be completed and the top three candidates will be subjected to competency assessments for senior managers. 

 

Appointments will be made according to the municipality’s employment equity policy and affirmative-action practices. The completion of application forms is mandatory, and must be accompanied by detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae and is to be accompanied by originally certified copies of ID and qualifications not older than three months. Applications should be forwarded to the following postal address: THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, PRIVATE BAG X6088, KIMBERLEY 8300 or hand delivered to: 51 DRAKENSBERG AVENUE, CARTERS GLEN, KIMBERLEY. 

 

Application forms are available from the municipal office and/or may be downloaded from the municipal website; www.francesbaard.gov.za. Enquiries can be directed to: Mrs. Pulane Matsitse/Mrs. Lesedi Job, Tel: 053-838 0912/911. 

 

Note: Designated groups, including people living with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply. 

 

Successful candidates will be subjected to a compulsory reference and validation checks. Should you not receive any response from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. The District Municipality reserves the right to make no appointments. 

 

Closing Date: 05 June 2026 

 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER, MS ZM BOGATSU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frances Baard District Municipality is a dynamic equal opportunity employer where goals are achieved through teamwork and the pursuit of excellence in service delivering. The municipality has the following vacancy: 

 

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(Applicants who applied previously must re-apply) 

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

VACANCY: DIRECTOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Ref. no: 03/26 

PERMANENT POSITION 

Remuneration package: R1 068 004, Lower: R1 093 963, Mid-point: R1 119 883, upper: R1 146 761, Max: R1 174 283 per annum (all-inclusive package). Remuneration package will be paid as per the applicable notice 53882 of December 2025: total packages payable to municipal managers and managers directly accountable to municipal managers. 

 

Job requirements: Relevant B Degree in Building Sciences/ Architecture/ Bachelor Degree in Town and Regional Planning or Development Studies; or equivalent. The successful candidate must meet the minimum competency requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Accounting Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc. If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/ she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593. Five years’ experience at middle management. Proven successful Professional experience in Development/ Town and Regional Planning. Project management certificate or diploma; or Registration as a Professional Planner in accordance with the Planning Profession Act, 2002, (Act No. 36 of 2002) will be an added advantage. An advanced level of Computer Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. Valid Code B Driving License. 

 

Knowledge, skills and competencies: The municipality is seeking a strategic thinker for this role coupled with a good knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation; good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management; good knowledge of supply management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000), knowledge of geographic information systems; and knowledge of spatial, town and development planning. There is a high demand at this level for attention and prompt response to community related queries and specific priorities and service delivery mandate of council. The incumbent must be able to plan, organise, control resources, communicate, negotiate and place emphasis on time and service level standards. 

 

Key performance areas: Development of the department’s long and short term programs to support the service delivery priorities of the municipality’s Integrated Development Plan. To oversee the capital and operational budgeting requirements for projects and to enable effective functioning of the department. To initiate and lead research into policy provisions and regulations in accordance with legislative prescripts. To provide an advisory service to the municipality town and regional planning issues, performance management, integrated development planning processes and procedures, performance, Local Economic Development and Tourism strategies. To provide guidance and support to the municipality on matters of legislative compliance, good governance, legal and procedural matters pertaining to the functional area of the directorate. To maintain oversight and accountability for all Town and Land Use Management and, Local Economic Development and Tourism projects, programs and activities of the functions located within the directorate. Facilitate the preparation and adoption of the appropriate planning instruments for the district and local municipalities in accordance with the provincial and national legislation. Drive synergy in the development and implementation of Local Economic Development and Tourism programs in partnership with all key stakeholders. Define the architecture and manage the Geographic Information System platform as an intellectual tool to support decision making with regards to spatial planning, land use management and other developmental planning related information Manage the policy directives, systems, procedures and timelines associated with the preparation, consultation, implementation and review of the Integrated Development plan. 

 

NB: An application form specifically designed for appointment of senior managers must be completed and the top three candidates will be subjected to competency assessments for senior managers. 

 

Appointments will be made according to the municipality’s employment equity policy and affirmative-action practices. The completion of application forms is mandatory, and must be accompanied by detailed and comprehensive curriculum vitae and is to be accompanied by originally certified copies of ID and qualifications not older than three months. Applications should be forwarded to the following postal address: THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER, FRANCES BAARD DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, PRIVATE BAG X6088, KIMBERLEY 8300 or hand delivered to: 51 DRAKENSBERG AVENUE, CARTERS GLEN, KIMBERLEY. 

 

Application forms are available from the municipal office and/or may be downloaded from the municipal website; www.francesbaard.gov.za. 

Enquiries can be directed to: Mrs. Pulane Matsitse/Mrs. Lesedi Job, Tel: 053-838 0912/911. 

 

Note: Designated groups, including people living with disabilities, are particularly encouraged to apply. 

 

Successful candidates will be subjected to a compulsory reference and validation checks. Should you not receive any response from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. The District Municipality reserves the right to make no appointments. 

 

Closing Date: 05 June 2026 

 

MUNICIPAL MANAGER, MS ZM BOGATSU