Chief Director: Municipal Funding And Revenue Support

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification in Public Administration / Management / Economics / Development Studies or equivalent qualification (NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA). At least 5 years’ experience at senior management level 8 in a relevant field. Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. The Nyukela Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme is to be completed before appointment to the post. A valid driver’s license. Intensive travelling. Additional Requirements (Advantage) Municipal Finance. Core Competencies: Strategic capacity and leadership. People management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial management. Change management. Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem-solving and analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication (verbal and written). Technical Competencies: Extensive knowledge in: Local government legislation, policies and systems. Municipal Property Rates Act and provisions of related legislation. Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Systems Act, Municipal Finance Management Act, and related municipal finance legislation. Municipal and Public Finance. Policy development. The link between infrastructure development and economic development. Intergovernmental fiscal relations. Local economic development. Poverty eradication and job creation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will perform the following duties: Provide strategic direction in the development and implementation of revenue enhancement programmes for municipalities, including the development of a credible indigent register, and administer the Local Government Equitable Share (LGES). Support the management/administration of the Municipal Systems Improvement Programme (MSIP). Provide guidance on municipal tariffs levied by municipalities, cost of supply for the provision of water and electricity by municipalities, and municipal service partnerships. Direct, manage, monitor and advise municipalities on property rating aspects of the Municipal Property Rates Act, as well as the oversight role of provinces. Direct, manage, monitor and advise municipalities on property valuations of the Municipal Property Rates Act as well as the oversight role of provinces.

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