Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality Audit Committee Member Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality, a Category B Municipality situated in the Chris Hani District, encompassing the towns of Cradock and Middelburg in the Eastern Cape, is seeking to appoint three qualified individuals to its Audit Committee. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to local governance and financial oversight.

In accordance with Section 166 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, the Municipality requires an Audit Committee to provide essential guidance and oversight. The successful candidates will serve a term of three years, commencing from their official date of appointment.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this vital role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: An appropriate, recognized Undergraduate Qualification (NQF Level 7) or Postgraduate Qualification (NQF Level 8) in one of the following fields:
• Internal Auditing
• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Risk Management
• Performance Management
• Legal Services / Law
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience in Auditing, Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management within the Local Government Environment.
• Advantageous Experience: Prior experience serving as a member of an institutional oversight committee (e.g., Audit Committee, Risk Committee) will be a distinct advantage.
• Key Competencies: Candidates should demonstrate proven leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, strong analytical reasoning abilities, absolute independence, uncompromised integrity, and a willingness to dedicate the necessary time to committee duties. Demonstrated ability to conduct Audit Committee affairs efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with institutional governance standards is also required, along with a profound understanding of the statutory challenges, issues, and legislative frameworks affecting local government.
• Specialized Expertise (Advantageous): Prior experience, skills, or advanced expertise in any of the following fields will be beneficial:
• Financial Management & Human Resource Management
• Labour Relations & Corporate Governance
• Risk Management & Performance Management
• Legal Services & Compliance Monitoring

Key Responsibilities

In accordance with Section 166 of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), the Audit Committee will undertake the following functions:

• Strategic Advisory: Advise the Municipal Council, political office-bearers, the Accounting Officer, and management on matters related to internal financial control, internal audits, risk management, accounting policies, and the adequacy of reporting.
• Financial Statement Review: Review the annual financial statements of the municipality to provide Council with an authoritative, credible, and objective view of the institution's true financial position, efficiency, and compliance with applicable legislation.
• Auditor-General Liaison: Review and report to Council on all issues, findings, and remedial action plans raised by the Auditor-General (AGSA) in their audit reports.

How to Apply

To apply for an Audit Committee Member position, please submit your application via email.

• Email Address: szangwa@iym.gov.za
• Required Documents: Your comprehensive CV and a motivation for your appointment to serve on the municipality’s audit committee.
• Application Deadline: 08 September 2026 at 23:59.