LEPELLE NORTHERN WATER (LNW)

 
KEY OUTPUTS: The Risk & Audit Committee is expected to perform its functions as contemplated in the Water Services Act and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), provide objective advice and recommendations to the Board regarding sufficiency, quality, and results of assurance on the adequacy and functioning of LNW's risk management, control and governance framework and processes (including accountability and auditing systems) • Provide advice and recommendations as may be requested by the Board on specific emerging priorities, concerns, risks, opportunities and/or accountability reporting • The Committee will further review the effectiveness of the Internal Audit activity and provide direction, the work of external auditors and the entity's financial statements • The Committee discharges all the responsibilities as contained in a charter in line with the Water Services Act and PFMA • The committee meets on a quarterly basis.
 
 
 
 
 
INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF RISK & AUDIT COMMITTEE (REF CS/02/2020)
 
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION: The term of office of the appointed candidate shall be four (4) years. The remuneration shall be determined in line with the Minister of Human Settlement, Water & Sanitation's determination, and National Treasury Guidelines.
 
REQUIREMENTS: • Applicants must be in a possession of a postgraduate qualification in Internal Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management or Information Communication Technology • Possession of a CA(SA), CIA, CISA, or CFE qualification is compulsory plus three years' working experience • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), extensive leadership and experience in serving on an Audit Committee, preference will be given to applicants who are serving as professionals in other government departments, public entities, private sector, academic institutions or as retired professionals • Applicants should have a working knowledge of the skills in the Water Sector in South Africa • Possess high-level business management skills, senior level experience in the governance of complex organisations.
 
KEY OUTPUTS: The Risk & Audit Committee is expected to perform its functions as contemplated in the Water Services Act and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), provide objective advice and recommendations to the Board regarding sufficiency, quality, and results of assurance on the adequacy and functioning of LNW's risk management, control and governance framework and processes (including accountability and auditing systems) • Provide advice and recommendations as may be requested by the Board on specific emerging priorities, concerns, risks, opportunities and/or accountability reporting • The Committee will further review the effectiveness of the Internal Audit activity and provide direction, the work of external auditors and the entity's financial statements • The Committee discharges all the responsibilities as contained in a charter in line with the Water Services Act and PFMA • The committee meets on a quarterly basis.
 
 
 
 
 
CO-OPTED MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (REF. CS/03/2020)
 
TERM OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION: The term of office of the appointed candidate shall be four (4) years. The remuneration shall be determined in line with the Minister of Human Settlement, Water & Sanitation's determination, and National Treasury Guidelines.
 
REQUIREMENTS: • Applicants must be in possession of a postgraduate qualification in Accounting or Auditing • Possession of a professional qualification is compulsory (i.e. CA(SA), PA(SA), CIA) and three years' working experience • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), extensive leadership and experience in serving on an Audit Committee, preference will be given to applicants who are serving as professionals in other government departments, public entities, private sector, academic institutions or as retired professionals • Applicants should have a working knowledge of the skills in the Water Sector in South Africa • Possess high-level business management skills, senior level experience in the governance of complex organisations.
 
KEY OUTPUTS: The Finance Committee is expected to perform its functions as contemplated in the Water Services Act and Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) • Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of LNW's financial management system and recommends its approval by the Board • Review and evaluate LNW's budget and capital projects implementation plan • Evaluate investment levels and approve financial viability of all major capital projects and acquisition of infrastructure towards achievement of strategic goals and monitor financial performance against the budget etc. • The Committee discharges all the responsibilities as contained in a charter in line with the Water Services Act and PFMA • The committee meets on a quarterly basis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
RISK OFFICER (REF: HRM/12/20)
• Location: Head Office 
• Minimum salary: R567 369,95 per annum on a C-Upper Paterson Broadband (All-inclusive)
 
Minimum Job Requirements: • A 3-year Diploma or Degree in Risk Management or Auditing plus 4 years' experience in Risk Management /Auditing environment of which 2 years should have been at supervisory level • A valid driver licence is a pre-requisite • Registration with the relevant professional body will be advantageous.
 
Competencies: • Ability to communicate at different levels with good planning, organising and report writing and analytical skills • Must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Barn Owl, SAP, IDEA, etc.) • Must have the ability to work under pressure and under minimal supervision • Ability to work under pressure and beyond normal working hours.
 
Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for: • Implementation of ERM Framework and supporting policies and procedures in line with the organisation's vision, mission and strategic objectives • Quality and integrity of risk registers as well as aligned ERM process • Populated and communicated risk dashboards to management (monthly and quarterly) • Scheme specific risk registers developed and maintained • Concluded business impact analysis per site • Support related responsibilities attended to (i.e. attending departmental meetings on behalf of the unit etc.) • Developed key success factors • Collated information from organisational committees / forums for risk identification purposes • Effective opportunities identified per risk • Timeous completion and reporting on any other unit related responsibilities • Ensures compliance with all LNW's policies and procedures requirements, code of ethics and confidentiality.

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CLOSING DATE: 21 AUGUST 2020.
 
An application letter together with a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and a driver's licence must be addressed to: Human Resource Manager, Lepelle Northern Water, Private Bag x9522, Polokwane, 0700. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered at No. 1 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane.
 
Lepelle Northern Water is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in its recruitment and employment practices. The business necessitates the recruitment and appointment of suitably qualified person who can add value and make contributions to the effective and efficient operations of our water schemes.
 
IMPORTANT: Appointments will be made in accordance with Lepelle Northern Water's Employment Equity Policy. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to employment reference checks, qualifications verifications and criminal records checks. People with Disability, Indians and Coloureds are encouraged to apply.
 
NB: Should you not receive correspondence from Lepelle Northern Water within 2 months after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.
 
Applications without certified copies of qualifications will not be considered. Lepelle Northern Water reserves the right not to make appointment to the posts advertised.