DEPARTMENT : Budget & Treasury (Re-advertisement)
POSITION : Chief Financial Officer
LEVEL : Manager Directly Reporting to the Municipal Manager
REFERENCE : 28/22
CENTRE : Hartswater, Northern Cape
- Annual Total Remuneration Package:
Total annual remuneration package of R 859 002 (minimum) to R1 055 932 (maximum). A Remote Allowance not exceeding 4 % of the Total Annual Remuneration Package may also be payable.
- Appointment status:
Permanent appointment
- Years of experience:
Five (5) years relevant experience, at middle management or senior management in local government environment and must have proven institutional transformation records in the public or private sector.
- Minimum Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting / Finance / Auditing or Cost and Management Accounting qualification, registered on the National Qualifications Framework;
- Compliance with all the requirement as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency level, Gazette 46640 of 17 August 2022, i.e South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No 48965 for Accounting Officer of Municipalities. e.g CPMD / MFMP, etc. If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he / she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 03 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No 46640;
- Computer skills covering all applications;
- Knowledge and experience of financial management systems;
- Registration with relevant professional body will be an advantage;
- Advanced and understanding of relevant policy and legislation;
- Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management;
- Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers;
- Understanding of Good governance;
- Knowledge and understanding of Audit and Risk management systems and operations thereof;
- Ability and record of transformational leadership in improving operations and audit outcomes of the Institution;
- Advance knowledge and skills of municipal finance management, budgeting and reporting;
- Good knowledge of supply chain management legislations & regulations;
- Advance knowledge and operations of the MFMA (including MFMA Regulations), GRAP, GAMAP, DORA, Treasury regulations;
- Ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels of government and with all relevant stakeholders;
- A valid driver’s license.
- Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical aptitude.
- Risk assessment skills.
- Innovation management.
- Leadership skills.
- Strategic mindset.
- Communication and collaboration.
- Responsibilities:
Provides strategic financial management direction, advice and leadership to the Budget and Treasury Directorate and the Local Municipality. Ensure the provision of an effective financial management service by implementing and maintaining an effective financial management service in line with applicable policies, procedure, standards, practices, anti- corruption measures. Render an effective accounting service within the municipality. Ensure planning that is consistent with the MTEF, MFMA and Treasury Regulations. Develop and maintain effective revenue collection system that are consistent with the applicable legislation. Ensure an effective system of expenditure management. Support and advice the Accounting Officer and other senior managers in the execution of their functions on finance related matters. Oversee and lead the budgeting process in compliance with National Treasury guidelines. Preparation of statutory reports including Annual Financial Statements and Annual Report. Compile and manage the Municipality’s Annual Capital and Operating Budget. Provision of management consultancy to other line managers on financial management & budgeting.
Phokwane Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
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