Advert – Audit Committe needed at Port St. Johns Local Municipality

Minimum requirements:

• A grade 12/Matric qualification
• Candidates must be in possession of a relevant three-year degree/qualification in Accounting / Auditing / Financial Management / Risk Management/ Performance Management / Governance/ Administration / Law/Legal field or Information and Communications Technology
• Code EB Driver’s licenses
• Must have experience of serving eight (8) audit committees
• Members must possess experience in serving in Audit Committees or similar oversight role for a minimum of 2 years

Other recommended abilities

• Due to the nature of the appointments and per the guidelines of MFMA Circular 65, applicants should demonstrate:
• Leadership qualities
• Integrity, independence and dedication
• Adequate understanding of Local Government and/or public sector environment.
• Good communication skills, analytical ability and independent judgement
• Willingness to add value to the Port St Johns Local Municipality.
• Adequate understanding of the external and internal audit function, risk management and corporate governance principles.
• Free of any business interests or other conflicts of interest with Port St Johns
• Local Municipality and Port St Johns Development Agency.
• Membership in good standing with a professional body shall serve as an advantage.
• Legislative sector, public and private sector experience, good governance & financial management experience, understanding the role of the Legislature, its operations, experience in risk management practices, understanding internal controls, understanding GRAP reporting, understand the role of internal and external auditors and understand performance management system.