Assistant Director: Municipal Finance Support

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification coupled with three years’ administrative experience in a financial environment and a valid driver’s licence (Code 8). Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: RSA Constitution; Municipal Finance Management Act; Division of Revenue Act; Municipal Systems Act; Municipal Structures Act; Municipal Property Rates Act and other relevant Local Government prescripts; Public Service Act and Regulations; Labour Relations; Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of financial systems; Policy analysis and development; Awareness and understanding of municipal environment; Financial management skills; analytical skills; Interpersonal relations; Strategic Planning skills; Organizational skills; Management skills; Project management skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) and Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to support municipalities on financial matters in-line with legislative prescripts (MFMA, Treasury Regulations) with the following responsibilities: provide support on financial matters to municipalities, Co-ordinate, develop and implement municipal financial support programs; Co-ordinate Auditor-General and Treasury processes and ensure annual report requirement are met on financial matters at municipalities; Provide input in the development of policies, strategies, procedures, and processes.

How to Apply

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Notes

The new Z83 form must be used effective 1st January 2021 and can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za-vacancies. The Z83 must be completed in full. Application must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only the provisionally shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit supporting documents (certified copies of qualifications, drivers license etc.) All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake to pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be 149 subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Onus is on the applicant to obtain and submit their foreign qualifications verified with SAQA. Non-South African citizens or permanent residency holders must submit proof of citizenship and SAQA together with their applications. The Department will also conduct reference checks with HR of current /previous employer(s) beside the references provided on CV. Candidates will be subjected to security screening and a technical assessment. Under no circumstances will be faxed, emailed and late applications be accepted. The Department discourages applications that are registered and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously. Regrettably, due to excessive budget cuts, the department is not in a position to meet any travel subsistence costs relating to recruitment processes, or relocation and resettlement costs for successful candidates. Should you not hear from the Department within 3 months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. Candidates who do not comply with the above mentioned will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON