Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2024/03/15

Reference Number

2024/03

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Chief Audit Executive (Permanent appointment)

Department

Office of the Municipal Manager (Re-advertisement)

Enquiries

Mr. Z. Nikani: Municipal Manager at

053 414 9700 during officer hours (08h00 - 16h00)

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

Hartswater

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

-  Post-graduate Degree in Auditing and/or Accounting.

-  At least five (5) years in internal audit management.

-  Professional designation such as Certified Internal Auditor and other relevant professional designation.  The incumbent should preferably possess membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

-  Knowledge of International Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

-  In-depth knowledge of financial framework and regulations, policies, legal disposition and documentation requirement to adhere to public auditing procedures and standards.

-  Knowledge of municipal administration.

-  Strong organization, analytical and problem-solving skills.

-  Certificate in Municipal Finance or currently enrolled towards this qualification.

-  Good performance management skills, Financial Management and Risk Management.

-  Computer literacy.

-  No criminal record.

-  Valid driver’s licence. 

General Requirements for all positions: (a) Membership of a professional body. (b) Experience of serving on an audit or similar committee and indication of audit committees which currently serving on. (c) Non-government officials. d) Served in any governance structures for the minimum of five (5) years. e) Understanding of the oversight regulatory framework governing public sector in terms of PFMA and Treasury Regulations f) Monitoring and evaluation. 

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

-  Direct communication with the Accounting Officer, Audit Committee, Municipal Council and other appropriate governing authorities.

-  Supervise and manage the activities of internal audit activities which includes amongst others planning, resource management, implementation of operating policies and procedures, review of work, coordination of assurance activities and quality assurance.

-  Develop an Internal Audit Strategic Plan

-  Establish risk-based plans to determine the priorities to the internal audit activities, consistent with the municipality’s goals.

-   Develop Operational Internal Audit Plan.

-  Provide administrative support to the Audit Committee.

-  Ensure compliance with king IV code. 

-  Conduct performance audits in accordance with the performance management system.

-  Perusing through contractual agreements and assesses compliance with laid down financial and procurement policies.

Competencies

-  Strategic leadership and management.

-  Strategic financial management.

-  Good governance and ethics values.

-  A high level of written and verbal communication skills.

-  Proven ability to communicate and negotiate in all spheres and levels of government.

-  Ability to meet deadlines.

-  Attention to detail.

-  Ability to work under pressure.

-  Proven ability to provide strategic and innovative leadership.

-  Strategic thinking and analysis.

Remuneration

Total annual remuneration package of Basic Salary range

R456,432.85–R592,490.31

(plus benefits: Pension, Medical aid scheme, Housing subsidy and 13^th Cheque)

Notes

-    No late or faxed and / or electronic application will be considered;

-    Only hard- copy application will be considered

-    Candidates being will be subjected to security vetting/ screening, verification of qualifications and employment history / reference check and competency assessment and should also disclose financial interests;

-    Phokwane Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, advertisement etc. Should it be discovered that the successful candidates submitted false or insufficient information which resulted to the contravention of the provision of Municipal Council Policies, Municipal System Amendment Act No 7 of 2011 or any other relevant legislation.

-    Canvassing of councillors with the purpose of being appointed is not allowed and proof of such canvassing will lead to disqualification