GEORGE NEWS - George Municipality welcomed delegates from across the Western Cape for the Provincial Municipal Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) forums on 19 and 20 September.
It was attended by heads of internal audit (CAE) and risk management officials (CRO) in the province.
The forums aim to promote the implementation of internal audit and risk management in Western Cape municipalities, while also facilitating and sharing best practices and support.
Established to provide centres for learning, the forums' agenda is guided by the most prevalent issues burdening these disciplines.
The forums have become the voice of the local government CROs and CAEs at professional bodies such as the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa, the Public Sector Audit Committee Forum, the Institute of Risk Management South Africa and National Forums.
From left are Zimasa Bulo (Senior Internal Auditor); Heybré Ellis (Manager: Internal Audit); JP Rossouw (Chief Audit Executive); Jomeila Apollis (Internal Audit Intern); Kloper Mabunda (Internal Auditor). Absent from the Photo Natacha Martins and Xolisile Sotushe (Internal Audit Interns).
The opening was conducted by the chairperson of the CAE Forum, JP Rossouw, who is also the CAE of the George Municipality. The keynote address was given by George Municipal Manager Dr Michele Gratz, who shared her insights and expertise on "What Executive Stakeholders expect from a future-fit Internal Audit Function".
This address left a lasting impact on the audience and set the tone for the forums, contributing significantly to the discussions.
Various speakers addressed burning issues in the audit and risk disciplines. The day was marked by interactive discussions and knowledge-sharing initiatives, including agile auditing, combined assurance, cyber security and energy resilience.
Some of the delegates who attended the forums.
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