AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER – RISK, PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND ICT SPECIALIST 1 POSITION Ndlambe Local Municipality invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment as an independent Audit Committee Member with expertise in Risk Management, Performance Management and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Ndlambe Municipality
PORT ALFRED
VACANCY: AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBER – RISK, PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT AND ICT SPECIALIST
1 POSITION
Ndlambe Local Municipality invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for
appointment as an independent Audit Committee Member with expertise in Risk Management,
Performance Management and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
The Audit Committee is established in terms of Section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act,
2003 (Act 56 of 2003) and provides independent advice to Council, the Municipal Manager and
management on governance, risk, internal controls, audit, financial and performance reporting, ICT and
compliance matters.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
? A postgraduate qualification in Risk Management, Auditing, Accounting, Performance
Management, ICT, Information Systems, Public Administration or a related field.
? At least 7 years’ relevant professional experience in risk management, performance
management, ICT, auditing, governance or related fields.
? At least 5 years’ experience serving on audit, risk, oversight or similar governance
committees will be an advantage.
? A professional qualification/designation such as CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, MBA or equivalent
will be an advantage.
? Extensive knowledge of enterprise risk management, performance management, ICT
governance, cybersecurity, internal controls and assurance.
? Good understanding of municipal financial management, performance management
legislation, governance frameworks and public-sector reporting.
? Ability to analyse complex information, exercise independent judgement and provide objective
professional advice.
? Applicants must not serve on more than two local government Audit Committees
simultaneously.
? Preference may be given to suitably qualified applicants residing in the Eastern Cape.
KEY FUNCTIONS
The appointed member will contribute to the Audit Committee’s oversight and advisory responsibilities,
including:
? Risk management and the effectiveness of the Municipality’s control environment;
? Performance management, monitoring and reporting;
? ICT governance, cybersecurity and technology-related risks;
? Internal audit and internal controls;
? Financial and non-financial reporting;
? Corporate governance and legislative compliance;
? Review of Annual Financial Statements and performance information;
? Consideration and monitoring of AGSA findings and management action plans; and
? Any other matters referred to the Audit Committee by Council.
TERM AND REMUNERATION
The appointment will be for three (3) years, subject to applicable legislation and the Municipality’s Audit
Committee Charter.
Remuneration will be in accordance with rates approved by Council and applicable National Treasury
requirements.
APPLICATIONS
Applications must include a detailed CV, covering letter, certified qualifications, certified ID and
details of at least three contactable references.
Applications must be submitted to:
[email protected]
Closing date: 30/09/2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the
closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
NOTICE NUMBER: 186/2026 Adv. R Dumezweni
07/09/2026 MUNICIPAL MANAGER