KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

​MUNICIPAL MANAGER

• Audit committee X2
• Performance Audit Committee X1

 
King Cetshwayo District Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably experienced and qualified persons to fill the vacant positions on the following committee:
 
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (X2) OF KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FOR THE PERIOD 2025/2026, 2026/2027 AND 2027/2028 FINANCIAL YEAR (3 YEARS)
 
REQUIREMENTS
Prospective applicants with a mix of the following skills and experience are being targeted:
 NQF Level 8 as a minimum qualification
 At least 3 years’ experience as an Audit Committee/ Performance Audit Committee member/Governance Committee within the Local Government or Municipality or Municipal Entity or other Public/Private entities with some positive audit outcomes.
 Have a sound knowledge of issues affecting Local Government, expertise/ skills and experience in the following fields as an added advantage:
 Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
 Auditing and Accounting
 Risk management
 Performance Management and Performance Evaluation
 Information Technology Management
 Legal
 Project Management
 Corporate Governance
 Internal Controls
 Financial Statements i.e GRAP accounting
 Forensic Investigations
 Engineering
 Knowledge of appropriate legislation, especially the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003, Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 and Performance Management Regulations, 2001
 Registration with a relevant Professional body.
 
AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL IN TERMS OF SECTION 166(2) of the MFMA:
(a) Advise the municipal council, the political office-bearers, the accounting officer and the management staff of the municipality, on matters relating to -
(i) Internal financial control and internal audits;
(ii) Risk management;
(iii) Accounting policies;
(iv) The adequacy, reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and information
(v) Performance management;
(vi) Effective governance;
(vii) Compliance with this Act, the annual Division of Revenue Act and any
(viii) Performance evaluation; and other applicable legislation:
(ix) Any other issues referred to it by the municipality
(b) Review the annual financial statements to provide the council of the municipality, with an authoritative and credible view of the financial position of the municipality. Its efficiency and effectiveness and its overall level of compliance with this Act, the annual Division of Revenue Act and any other applicable legislation;
(c) Respond to the council on any issues raised by the Auditor - General in the audit report;
(d) Carry out such investigations into the financial affairs of the municipality as the council of the municipality may request: and
(e) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
 
The King Cetshwayo District Municipality hereby invites applications from suitably experienced and qualified persons to fill the vacant position on the following committee:
 
PERFORMANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE (X1) OF KING CETSHWAYO DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FOR THE PERIOD 2025/2026, 2026/2027 AND 2027/2028 FINANCIAL YEAR (3 YEARS)
 
REQUIREMENTS
Prospective Applicants with a mix of the following skills and experience are being targeted:
 NQF Level 8 as a minimum qualification
 At least 3 years’ experience as an Audit Committee/ Performance Audit Committee member/Governance Committee within the Local Government or Municipality or Municipal Entity or other Public/Private entities with a positive audit outcome.
 Have a sound knowledge of issues affecting Local Government, expertise/skills and experience in the following fields as an added advantage:
 Human Resources Management and Labour Relations
 Risk management
 Performance Management and Performance Evaluation
 Information Technology Management
 Legal
 Project Management
 Corporate Governance
 Internal Controls
 Engineering
 Knowledge of appropriate legislation, especially the Municipal Finance Management Act, Act 56 of 2003, Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000 and Performance Management Regulations, 2001
 Registration with a relevant Professional body.
 
Performance Audit Committee will be in terms of Chapter (14.4) of the Local Government:
Municipal Planning and Performance Management Performance Regulations:
(i) review the quarterly reports submitted to it in terms of sub regulation (1)(c)(ii)
(ii) review the municipality’s performance management system and make recommendations in this regard to the council of the municipality; and
(iii) at least twice during a financial year submit an audit report to the municipal council.
 
PROPOSED MEETING INTERVALS
The Audit Committee and the Performance Audit Committee will meet at least four times per annum, and as and when necessary for both committees. If circumstances demand, special meetings may be required.
 
REMMUNERATION AND CONTRACT TERMS:
A Professional fee will be paid to the service performed as stipulated in the national Treasury Regulation:” Remuneration of non-official members: Commissions and Committees of Inquiry, and Audit Committees. Successful candidates will receive appointment letters stipulating the professional fees and terms of appointment. Applications received from persons employed in the organ of state will be considered.
However, if successful or appointed they will not qualify to receive remuneration and will only be entitled to reimbursement of travel or data costs (In case of Virtual meetings). The contract shall commence upon signing of the contract on the 01 July 2025.

​PLEASE NOTE:
 Failure to submit the required document will result in disqualification of the application.
 All shortlisted applicants may be subjected to security vetting
 Faxed applications will NOT BE accepted.
 
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
 Applicants will apply to serve on the audit committee and not for employment, either full-time or part-time with the Municipality.
 Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
 Should you not hear from the Municipality within 3 (Three) months of the closing date of the advert, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
 Please indicate clearly which committee your application should be allocated to.
Preference will be given to persons with experience in Audit Committee/Performance Audit Committee, with CA/CIA qualification, Legal Profession, Information Technology Management Expertise, Risk Management and Municipal Governance Experience, and also to candidates who permanently reside within the servicing area of the King Cetshwayo District Municipality.
 
CLOSING DATE: 20 JUNE 2025
 
Applications, clearly indicating: To serve on the audit committee or performance Audit Committee of King Cetshwayo District Municipality consisting of a COMPREHENSIVE CV IN ENGLISH, together with certified copies of the relevant qualifications, ID/Passport and driver’s license should be addressed to Mr P.P. Sibiya, The Municipal Manager, King Cetshwayo District Municipality, Private Bag x1025, Richards, Bay 3900 Deposited at the Corporate Services Department Reception Ground Floor at the King Cetshwayo House, corner of Krugerrand & Barbados Bay Road, Richards Bay CBD by no later than 20 June 2025.
 
Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted or considered.
 
Telephone enquiry should be directed to the Municipal Manager, Mr. Philani Sibiya on Tel: (035) 799 2501 or Email: rheedersc@kingcetshwayo.gov.za
 
The Municipality subscribes to an Affirmative Action Programme, which is non-racist, non-sexist, non-discriminatory and based on merit.
 
MR. PP SIBIYA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER