EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT: VACANT POSITION

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLE QUALIFIED

CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER

POSITION : Risk Management Chairperson
SALARY : Chairperson shall be remunerated according to the tariffs
approved by Mnquma Local Municipality
DURATION : Two (02) Year Employment Contract
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• CA/MBA/MBIJ/CIA or other relevant qualification in Legal Accounting, Auditing
and Financial Management.
• 10-15 years’ management experience in Accounting or Auditing field.
• Excellent knowledge of the Risk Management and Corporate Governance, Local
Government Municipal Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations,
Enterprise Wide Risk Management (EWRM), COSO model and Public Sector
Risk Management Framework.
• Experience in serving on oversight committees.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal controls, major accounting and public
sector reporting issues.
• Knowledge and understanding of and exposure to legislation/ policies (MFMA/
GRAP/GAAP/ National Treasury Regulation and practices notes relevant to the
agency).
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of internal and external audit.
• Knowledge and experience in IT will be added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Extensive knowledge of the Local Government Sector will be an added advantage.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Review and recommend approval of the Risk Management Policy, Risk
Management Strategy, Risk Management Implementation Plan, Combined
Assurance Plan and Risk Management Committee Charter.
• Review and recommend approval of the institution’s risk appetite and tolerance,
ensuring that limits are supported by a rigorous analysis and expert judgement
of:
• the institution’s ability to withstand significant shocks; and
• the institution’s ability to recover financially and operationally from significant
shocks.
• Prepare and present Risk Management reports to the Audit Committee.
• Assisting in reviewing risk management action plans to be instituted and ensuring
compliance with such plans.
• Providing reports to the Municipal Manager on a quarterly basis and other
oversight committees.
• Evaluate the extent and effectiveness of integration of risk management within
the institution.
• Assess implementation of the risk management policy and strategy (including
plans).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the mitigating strategies implemented to address
the material risk of the institution.
• Review the material findings and recommendations by assurance providers
on the system of risk management and monitor the implementation of such
recommendations.
• Interact with the Audit Committee to share information relating to material risks
of the institution.
• Review the institution’s risk identification and assessment methodologies.
Please note:
Interested candidates must please forward their comprehensive Application
Letters, CV, certified ID copies and qualifications copies not older than three (03)
months for the attention of Adv. S. Caga, Director Corporate Services; P O Box 36,
Butterworth, 4960 or hand deliver at office No 1 Corner King and Mthatha Street.
Faxed and emailed applications will not be considered.
For enquiries you can call the HR Office @ 047 050 1120 during office hours.
Closing date: 12 August 2022
Candidates will be required to undergo screening test where applicable Short-
listed. candidates may be required to submit their pay slips to limit the delays in
appointment.
Mnquma Municipality is committed to the provisions of the Employment Equity
Act No 55 1998 for the advancement of previously disadvantaged and disabled
persons, females and the disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and if you are not contacted
within 30 days after the closing date you may regard your application as
unsuccessful. The municipality reserves the right to withdraw any of the
advertised posts at any time depending on the need.
Issued by:
S. MAHLASELA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER