FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION FOR CONSIDERATION
The following fields of specialization will be considered:

• Accounting and Financial Management
• Legal
• Public Administration and Governance
• Internal Audit and Risk Management
• Information and Communications Technology
• Planning, Human Resources, and Performance Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A grade 12/Matric qualification
• A post-graduate qualification (NQF level 8) in line with the fields of specialization above (NQF level qualifications above level 8 will serve as an advantage)
• Code EB Driver’s licenses
• Minimum 5 years management experience in employment or service in any of the fields of specialization
• Experience in local government will serve as an advantage
• Experience in serving in Audit Committees or similar oversight role for a minimum of 3 years

OTHER RECOMMENDED ABILITIES IN TERMS OF MFMA CIRCULAR 65
Due to the nature of the appointments and in accordance with 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 Sundays River Valley 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 SRVM.
• Membership in good standing with a professional body shall serve as an advantage

LEADERSHIP AND ROLES
Qualifying members eligible for appointment will, at the discretion of Council, be appointed in the following roles:

• Chairperson of the Audit committee.
• Chairperson of Risk Management Committee
• Chairperson of Performance Assessments panel (where necessary)
• Councillors and person in the employment of the municipality are not allowed to be members of an audit committee. The appointed members shall enter in a contract with the municipality according to the approved terms of reference.

TERM OF OFFICE AND REMUNERATION

• The successful candidates will be appointed for period not exceeding three years from the date of appointment. Remuneration will be in accordance with the fees and rates approved by Council.
• Members of the Audit Committee shall be expected to perform their functions as per the
• Sundays River Valley Local Municipality Audit Committee Charter