Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/12/08

Reference Number

N/A

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Further information can be obtained from:

Mr TJ Gopetse: Director Corporate Services @
Tel: (053) 773 9300 or 0633912066

Job Type

Permanent Position

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

Joe Morolong Municipality in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

Minimum qualification of an appropriate B-Degree in finance /Economic/Accounting or equivalent tertiary qualification or relevant experience.

At least five (5) years Management Experience, preferably in Local Government environment.

Strategic leadership and people management capabilities coupled with assertiveness and self-motivated personal attributes.

Proven ability to communicate and negotiate at all spheres and levels of government.

Extensive knowledge of legislation procedures and processes pertaining to Local Government finance including the provisions of the Municipal Finance Management Act.

Experience of Sebata Financial Systems will be an added advantage.

Recommendation

Advanced knowledge and understanding or relevant policy and legislation, advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management

* Proven ability to communicate and negotiate at all levels of Government

* Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegations of powers

* King III Code

* Good Governance Audit and Risk Management established and functionality including budget and finance management.

Knowledge and understanding of the Municipal Standard Charts of Account (MSCOA).

Key Performance Areas

The successful candidate will report directly to the Municipal Manager and will be responsible and accountable for.

Overall management of the Budget and Treasury Office.

Providing support and advice to the Municipal Manager and Council.

Attending council and committee meetings.

Compile and implement the Municipal Budget.

Prepare Annual Financial Statements in accordance with Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP) and other mandatory financial management reports.

Control of municipal bank accounts. Monitor other department’s budgets.

Implement the departmental Service Delivery and Budget

Implementation Plan (SDBIP)

Competencies

Strategic direction and leadership

* People Management

* Program and Project Management

* Financial Management

* Change Management

* Governance Leadership.

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: (R884,772 – R994,126 – R1,087,610) in line with Government notice No. 48789 of 2023 on Total Remuneration Packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Managers.

Notes

The prospective candidate will be expected to sign an employment contract, performance agreement and disclose financial interest.  

The Advertisement of the position is in line with the Local Government: Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers and Upper Limits of Total Remuneration Package Payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable Municipal Managers. The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract, performance agreement and also disclose their financial interests. Shortlisted candidates will undergo security vetting, including inter alia competency assessments, the verification of curriculam vitae, all qualification and criminal records. 

If you do not hear from us within three weeks after closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Joe Morolong Local Municipality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer