Workplace: EGSC Building, Cnr Cross and Roses Streets, Germiston
Key performance areas:
- Ensure progressive leadership through effective strategic planning, directing and alignment of a functional management frameworks and operational delivery.
- Enforce Compliance to the IIA Standards, National Treasury Internal Audit Framework, MFMA, MSA, etc.
- Improve business organization and risk management by providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, the reliability of financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Prepare Internal Audit Charter for approval by Audit Committee and monitor implementation and compliance thereof.
- Oversee the conducting of internal audits in order to evaluate and improve the quality, adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in selected areas of the CoE.
- Ensure that the CoE meets its financial and operational mandates to the expectations of the stakeholders and communities of the CoE.
- Provide effective governance and financial risk management strategies for the CoE
- Provide for the effective utilization of the CoE resources according to prescribed legislation and guidelines.
- Ensure that good relations with the customers are sustainable and fruitful to the organization
- Influence the development of clear human capability and accountability frameworks within the department in support of people management strategies.
Core Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting / Auditing or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- A certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), RGA, or CA(SA) and /or other relevant professional designation.
- Membership of the IIA.
- Master of Business Admin (MBA/ MBL) and/or CA (SA) will be an added advantage.
- 10+ years’ experience in a similar environment of which 5 should have been at Senior Management level obtained within governance, risk compliance or auditing environment
- Knowledge and experience of the Municipal Finance Management Act and National Treasury Internal Audit Framework
- Knowledge of various legislation applicable to field of work.
- Effective decision-making skills.
- High- level organisational, communication, financial, budgetary and stakeholder management skills
- Performance management skills
- Local government experience
Enquiries: Tel: Natasja Havenga (011) 999 6356.
Note: The successful candidate who does not have the MFMA minimum competency requirements will be required to obtain them within 18 months of appointment, in terms of the National Treasury Requirement.
Appointments will be made on a 5 (five) year fixed term and will be subject to the signing of an employment contract, performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest. Candidates will be subjected to relevant competency assessment as well as security clearance / vetting processes.
Applications will not be considered if the necessary copies of the required qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license (if applicable) and current professional registration (if applicable), are not attached to the application / CV. Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
