Director: Municipal Financial Support

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a Bachelors degree/ NQF Level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or related qualification as recognised by SAQA coupled with at least 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in the financial environment within Local Government environmental sector as well as a SMS Pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) as offered by the National School of Government (NSG) (Certificate submitted prior to appointment) and a valid Drivers licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have: Sound knowledge and understanding 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; Public Service Regulations; Labour Relations Act; 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; Organisational skills; Management skills; Project management skills; Decision making skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written) with Private Sector organisations, Departmental staff, Service 146 providers, Non-governmental organisations, Local councillors, Political office bearers, Ministers, Mayors, Provincial and National departments and general public; Good computer literacy in MS Office (excel, word and powerpoint).

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to support and guide municipalities in achieving sound financial management, regulatory compliance to improve audit outcomes and financial sustainability with the following responsibilities: Manage support to municipalities on financial governance and audit outcomes; Manage quality assurance on municipal valuation rolls in terms of legislation and applicable standards; Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of expert valuation and rating services to municipalities across the province; Manage the development and implementation of municipal financial support programs; Facilitate the development of policies, strategies, procedures and processes; Manage the resources of the Directorate.

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