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GREATER TZANEEN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
GROTER TZANEEN MUNISIPALITEIT
MASI PALA WA TZANEEN • MASEPALA WA TZANEEN
 
RISK AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT UNIT
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
POST: Risk and Compliance Management Committee Chairperson
PERIOD: Three-year contract
REMUNERATION: in accordance with rates as determined by National Treasury guide or as determined by municipal Council.
 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A post graduate qualification in Accounting/ Risk Management or Auditing or relevant three-year tertiary qualification in Accounting/, Risk Management and Auditing. A professional recognised body for appointment as a chairperson of Risk and Compliance Management Committee of Greater Tzaneen Municipality. Certified Risk Management Practitioner/Professional (CRM Prac./Prof.) will be an added advantage. Candidates should have management experience in governance, Risk Management and Internal Controls environment with the minimum of 5 years' exposure serving in the oversight committees.
 
KNOWLEDGE: Applicants must have an extensive exposure in Risk Management, Governance, External and Internal Audit, legal and compliance, audit. Applicants should be independent and knowledgeable on their position as Chairperson of Risk and Compliance Committee. The person should keep abreast with the developments of Risk and Compliance related matters. Knowledge of public sector risk management framework, ICT, accounting practices, compliance management principles, internal control, policies, MFMA, Treasury Circulars and Regulations, Risk Committee Charter, King Code on corporate governance.
 
 
SKILLS: Analytical ability and good communication, courage to challenge answers and asking relevant question, willing to dedicate time to serve in the interest of the public. Encourage transparency and openness, professional approach, high level of integrity and independent judgement, ability to offer new perspective. 
 
Duties: Fulfil oversight with regard to Risk Management and Compliance, internal controls, governance, legal and regulatory compliance, external and internal audit, fraud and irregularities. Help build trust and confidence in how the municipality is managed. Assist the Accounting Officer in the effective execution of his/her responsibilities. Regulate and discharge all responsibilities as contained in the Risk Management Committee Charter.



Interested persons can forward their application with a cover letter, a detailed CV and certified (copies of qualifications to: The Municipal Manager, Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality, P.O Box 24, Tzaneen, 0850 or hand deliver No 01 Agatha Road, Civic Centre. Administrative enquiries should be directed to Ms. XP Sibisi, email xikombiso@tzaneen.gov.za.
 
The closing date for submission of the application will be 02 October 2020 at 12H00.
 
No late, faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. 
 
Should applicants not hear from the municipality within a period of 30 days from closing of applications should consider their applications as not being successful.
 
S.B Matlala
Municipal Manager