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SALDANHA BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES
SALDANHA BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
APPLICATIONS AND/OR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY.
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
In accordance with the provisions of Section 166 of the reporting and information 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 Committee Members of the Saldanha Bay Municipality. The Municipality requires members of the public to serve on the Committee. Persons who meet the basic requirements listed below may apply directly or be nominated for consideration.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Expertise in either of the following areas:
- Financial Management, Accounting and Auditing
- Risk Management
- Information Technology
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
Councillors are not allowed to be members of an audit committee.
FUNCTIONS:
Persons interested and who are eminently qualified will be expected to render amongst others advisory services in the following areas:
- Internal and External 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
- Compliance with applicable requirements
- Supply Chain Management
- Process control processes and/or technical advice on infrastructure type projects.
APPLICATIONS AND/OR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE SALDANHA BAY MUNICIPALITY.
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
In accordance with the provisions of Section 166 of the reporting and information 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 Committee Members of the Saldanha Bay Municipality. The Municipality requires members of the public to serve on the Committee. Persons who meet the basic requirements listed below may apply directly or be nominated for consideration.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Expertise in either of the following areas:
- Financial Management, Accounting and Auditing
- Risk Management
- Information Technology
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
Councillors are not allowed to be members of an audit committee.
FUNCTIONS:
Persons interested and who are eminently qualified will be expected to render amongst others advisory services in the following areas:
- Internal and External 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
- Compliance with applicable requirements
- Supply Chain Management
- Process control processes and/or technical advice on infrastructure type projects.
Interested persons may not have any business or contractual dealings with the Saldahna Bay 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. Interested persons and/or applicants must be South African citizens.
TERM OF OFFICE: 3 years
REMUNERATION: as determined by National Treasury.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, 23 November 2023
A detailed curriculum vitae, accompanied by a covering letter, stating the post for which application is being made, is to be forwarded to the Municipal Manager, Saldanha Bay Municipality, Private Bag X12, Vredenburg, 7380. Further information is available from Mzikabawo Msolo on 022 701 6805.
Please note: 1) No faxes and e-mails will be accepted. 2) All applications must be accompanied by certified copies of qualifications and driver’s licences. 3) all applications will be assessed in terms of Circular 65, Municipal Audit Committee Charter and Internal Audit Charter, and International Professional Practise Framework.