OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
INVITATION TO SERVE AS THE CHAIRPERSON OF RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the above-mentioned position.
• Requirements: post graduate degree in Risk Management, Accounting or Auditing, Member of Institute of Risk Management South Africa will be an added advantage. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the risk management environment, proven experience as a member of risk management or audit committee. Knowledge and understanding of internal controls, project management, governance, risk management principles, accounting practices and ICT and exposure to risk management legislations. Knowledge of King report on Corporate Governance. Excellent knowledge of the Risk Management Frameworks and Corporate Governance, Local Government Municipal Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Enterpriser Wide Risk Management (EWRM), COSO model, ISO 31000 and Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
Responsibilities: Reviewing and monitoring implementation of Risk Management Policy, Risk Management Strategy, Risk Management Implementation Plan, Fraud Prevention Policy, and Whistle Blowing Policy. Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the ongoing process of risk identification, quantification, analysis, and monitoring throughout the municipality. Evaluate the effectiveness of Risk Mitigating strategies to address material risks for the municipality. Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of measures to address municipal strategic and operational risk registers. Identify Emerging risks which may expose the municipality to sustainability risk and recommend appropriate remedial actions. Ensure that the annual formal risk assessment is timeously performed for both Strategic and Operational risks. Chair all Risk Management committee meetings and present quarterly Risk Management reports to the Municipal Manager and Audit Committee. Ensure Risk Management Committee conduct its activities in terms of the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, MFMA, Treasury Regulations, Risk Committee Charter King III and King IV Report on Corporate Governance. To provide proper and timely reports to the Accounting Officer and Audit Committee on the state of Risk Management.
Term of office and remuneration: Appointment will be for a period of three (3) years. The appointed candidate will be remunerated in accordance with National Treasury Regulations 20.2.2 or as determined by Council.
Applications accompanied by a covering letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae with certified copies of qualifications and ID. Interested candidates may forward their applications for the attention of the Municipal Manager Me. T.P.M, Lebenya, at Private Bag X810, Witsieshoek, 9870 or hand-delivered to Old Parliament Building, 1 Mampoi Road, Phuthaditjhaba.
Please note that faxed and e-mailed applications will not be considered. If you are not invited for an interview within two (2) months of the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
For more information, please contact:
Closing date 28 July 2025 at 12:00
Approved /Not Approved
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Me TPM LEBENYA
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
