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The OVERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY hereby invites suitable qualified individuals to serve on the Audit and Performance Audit Committee as required in terms of Section 14 of the Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, 2001 and section 16

Requirements: A tertiary qualification and/or professional designation in one or more of the following: Financial Management and Accounting, Internal audit, Performance and Risk Management, LLB and IT Governance. More than eight (8) years’ experience within Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Assurance related Services.

In addition, highly regarded skills, experience and attributes would be an added advantage: understanding of public sector business and control, good understanding of Performance Management Systems, Corporate Governance including King V, COSO model and Public Sector Risk Management Framework. Audit and Performance Audit Committee experience. Possess the following qualities Independence, Integrity, Objectivity, Willingness to dedicate time and vigour to council responsibilities. Members may not serve on more than three (3) Audit Committees simultaneously.

Duties: The Audit and Performance Audit Committee duties are listed in Section 166 of the Municipal Finance Management Act No. 56 of 2003, inter alia include the following: Rendering advise to the Municipal Council, Political Office-Bearers, the Accounting Officer and Management staff on matters relating to internal audit, performance management, risk management, accounting policies and financial reporting, compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act No, 56 of 2003 and any other applicable legislation.

Remuneration and duration of appointment: Appointed member will be compensated at rates approved by National Treasury in terms of Treasury Regulation 20.2.2-2025. The appointment is for a period of three (3) years, after which the term may be extended for another three (3) years at the sole discretion of Council. Preference will be given to candidates from the Western Cape geographic area especially from the Overberg area.

Applications must be accompanied with a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) that is 5 pages or less and a covering letter. Certified copies of qualifications must accompany your application. Applications must be emailed to scupido@odm.org.za.

CLOSING DATE: 5 June 2026

For enquiries, please contact the Senior Manager Internal Audit, Ms S Cupido at (028) 425 1157.

EBEN PHILLIPS
MUNICIPAL MANAGER (Acting)

20 May 2026