HARRY GWALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY June

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER

INDEPENDENT RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON

(2 YEAR CONTRACT)

In terms of Section 38 of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999) (the “PFMA’’),
The Offi ce of the Municipal Manager of Harry Gwala District Municipality with its seat in Ixopo invites
suitable qualifi ed candidates to submit their Curriculum Vitae and motivations to serve as an Independent
Chairperson of Risk Management Committee.

Terms of offi ce and Remuneration: The term of offi ce of the appointed candidate will be for a period of
two-years. Persons appointed to the Risk Management Committee will be remunerated at rates determined
by the National Treasury, Regulation 3.1.6. Schedules in this regard are issued annually with specifi c
hourly or daily rates. All other refundable expenses are based on the Municipality’s related policies in
line with the National Treasury guidelines or as determined by the Municipal Council from time to time.

Minimum requirements: • A post graduate qualifi cation in Risk Management/Internal Auditing or
related qualifi cation • Membership with the Institute of Risk Management South Africa • Professional
accreditation in Risk Management/Internal Auditing or Forensic Auditing • The ideal candidate should
have plus 10 – 15 years’ management experience gained at a Strategic Management/Risk Management/
Auditing/Financial or Anti-Fraud and Corruption environment (preferably in the public service). Previous
experience of serving in the Risk Management Committee and/or Audit Committee will be an added
advantage. The ideal candidate must be an independent external person, with excellent knowledge of the
COSO Enterprise Risk Management-Integrated Framework, King IV on Corporate Governance, Municipal
Finance Management Act, Municipal Systems Act and Municipal Structures Act.

Duties: The primary objective of the Risk Management Committee is to assist the Accounting Offi cer to
discharge his duties in respect of risk management with an ultimate aim of achieving the Municipalities’s
objectives. The incumbent’s duties will be to: • Review the Risk Management Policy and Strategy and
recommend for approval by the Accounting Offi cer • Review and assess the integrity of the risk control
systems and ensure that the risk policies and strategies are effectively managed • Set out the nature,
role, responsibilities, and authority of the risk management/risk offi cer function within the institution
and outline the scope of risk management work • Monitor the management of signifi cant risks to the
institution, including emerging and prospective impacts • Review any legal matters, together with the
legal advisor, that could have signifi cant impact on the institution • Review management and internal
audit reports detailing the adequacy and overall effectiveness of the institution’s risk management function
and its implementation by management, and reports on internal control and any recommendations, and
confi rm that appropriate action has been taken • Review risk identifi cation and assessment methodologies
to obtain reasonable assurance of the completeness and accuracy of the risk register • Review and
approve the risk tolerance for the institution • Evaluate the effectiveness of mitigating strategies to address
the material risks of the Institution • Report to the Accounting Offi cer any material changes to the risk
profi le of the Institution. • Review and approve any risk disclosures in the Annual Financial Statements

• Monitor the reporting of risk management with particular emphasis on signifi cant risks or exposures
  and the appropriateness of the steps management has taken to reduce the risk to an acceptable level
• Monitor progress on action plans developed as part of the risk management process • Review reports
  of signifi cant incidents and major frauds (both potential and actual) including the evaluation of the
  effectiveness of the response in investigating any loss and preventing future occurrences. * Signifi cant
  incidents are defi ned as any event which results in or has the potential to result in serious personal injury
  (to the public, staff or third parties) or serious physical damage to property, plant equipment, fi xtures,
  or stock * Signifi cant frauds are defi ned as any fraud which results in or has the potential to result in the
  loss of assets with a value exceeding 10% of the institution budget allocation • Reporting to the audit
  committee and municipal council on the effectiveness of risk management • Develop goals, objectives,
  and key performance indicators for the effectiveness of the risk management activity for approval by
  the Accounting Offi cer • Set out the nature, role, responsibility, and authority of the risk management
  function within the Institution for approval by the Accounting Offi cer and oversee the performance of
  the risk management function • Provide proper and timely reports to the Accounting Offi cer on the
  state of risk management, together with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the Committee’s
  recommendations to address such issue, and Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee
  as specifi ed in the terms of reference (The Risk Management Committee Charter)

INVITATION TO SERVE AS AUDIT COMMITTEE
MEMBERS (02 POSTS)

(3 YEAR CONTRACT)

Harry Gwala District Municipality hereby invites suitable qualifi ed professionals and experienced persons
to serve as members of the Audit Committee as contemplated in Section 166 of the Municipal Finance
Management Act (MFMA) No. 56 of 2003, Local Government Municipal Planning and Performance
Management Regulation of 2001, this appointment will be for a period of three (3) years with a renewal
option subject to the discretion of the Municipal Council for a period not longer than three years based on
the performance of the candidate in the audit committee meetings and adding value to the municipality.
Applications are invited from various fi elds of professions that will add value to the Municipality. The
appointment contract will be supported by the Audit and Performance Committee Charter. Remuneration
will be paid in accordance with Audit and Performance Committee Charter and National Treasury
guidelines.

Requirements: • A relevant Master’s degree or Postgraduate degree in the following fi elds: Internal
Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Performance Management, Legal; Engineering and Information
Communication Technology. Candidate should preferably possess at least one of the following certifi cations:
certifi cation in Risk Management assurance, certifi ed Internal Auditor, Chartered Accountant, Advocate,
certifi ed Information Systems Auditor, and registered Engineer. Extensive experience in serving in Audit
Committees within public sector and membership with recognized professional bodies is essential.

Duties: • Advise the Municipal Council, the political offi ce-bearers, the accounting offi cer and management
staff of the municipality • Manage the functional performance of Internal Audit quarterly by reviewing
municipality’s audit activities to ensure the adherence to the approved plan and promote effective use of
resources • Review the Annual Financial Statements to provide the Council of the municipality with an
authoritative and credible view of the fi nancial position of the municipality, its effi ciency and effectiveness
and its overall level of compliance with applicable legislation • Respond to the Council on any issues
raised by the Auditor-General • Report to Council quarterly in a format as outlined in the internal audit
framework as published by Treasury • Perform duties as required by section 166 of the Local Government
Municipal Finance Management Act of 2003 and Municipal Planning and Performance Management
Regulations 2001.

Competencies and skills: The members of the committee should at least meet the following competency
requirements: • A sound knowledge of issues affecting Local Government, expertise/skills and experience
in the following fi elds, Financial and Management Accounting, Performance Management, Auditing,
Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Internal Controls, legal, engineering and Knowledge of
Municipal Legislations • Ability to communicate effectively, to lead and participate in the discussions,
the necessary professional acumen, strong leadership and personal qualities in business and community,
a good understanding of the audit committee position in the governance structures, its role and
responsibilities, the ability and capability to conduct the Audit Committee affairs effi ciently and effectively

• Have a sound knowledge of issues affecting Local Government, with proven expertise/skills and
  experience, the utmost integrity, objectivity and the ability to contribute to a transparent administration
  and good governance, a thorough understanding of service delivery priorities and the operations of
  a municipal and local economic development institution, a good understanding and expertise in the
  treatment of allegations and investigations, sound knowledge and understanding local government is
  essential • The ability to address current challenges in a changing municipal environment, the ability
  to build relations and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including Council, Management and
  Staff, Internal and external Auditors, National and Provincial Treasury and Department of Cooperative
  Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA).

NB: Interested persons should not have any business or contractual dealings with the municipality or its
entity. Vetting will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are encouraged to use the Municipality’s application form accessible from the Municipal
website: www.harrygwala.gov.za Application form together with your detailed Curriculum Vitae,
certifi ed copies of your qualifi cations, ID and valid driver’s licence should be sent to: The Municipal
Manager: Harry Gwala District Municipality, Private Bag X501, Ixopo, 3276, or hand delivered to:
40 Main Street, Ixopo, 3276.

Enquiries are to be directed to: Executive Director: Corporate Services, on tel: (039) 834 8705

The closing date for submission of application forms and supporting documents is 07 June 2026. Late and
incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.

The Municipal Council reserves the right not to make any appointment following the placement of this
advertisement. Should you not be contacted by the Municipality within three (3) months after the closing
date, kindly consider that your application was unsuccessful.

We wish you all the best with your applications