Careers in Administration

Closing Date

27 September 2024

Reference Number

29/2024/2025

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Chief Financial Officer

Department

Administration

Enquiries

Mrs. Rene Godsson, Director Corporate Services: at

(051) 653 1777 / 083 748 5700

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Eastern Cape

Location - Town / City

Burgersdorp

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

• The South African Citizenship and permanent residency within the Republic of South Africa is an essential requirement

• Grade 12

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF level 7with a minimum of 360 credits.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at a middle management level within a financial management environment.

• Understanding and knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

• A sound knowledge of the Local Government Finance Management Act (MFMA) Act 56 of 2003, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations as well as other legislations, procedures and processes pertaining to Local Government Finance.

• Proven success strategic financial management experience is essential.

• Good knowledge and understanding of institutional governance and performance management system.

• Understanding of council operations and delegation of powers.

• Ability to display and implement the core competencies as stipulated in the regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers.

• Excellent knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act no.5 of 2000) and related legislations],

• A valid code B driving license

ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• Membership of professional body.

• 8 years relevant experience at a senior management level within the public or private sector.

• Proof of clean audit outcomes during the above period

• A post graduate degree in Accounting/ Finance/ Economics or equivalent

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

The incumbent will report directly to the municipal manager and will be expected to assume total responsibility for:

• Strategically leading, managing and performing duties of the directorate by developing and implementing departmental objectives, policies, procedures, systems and controls in order to ensure and efficient and effective financial service function to the municipality

• Managing income, financial accounting and internal control, assets, budget and treasury, supply chain management function

• Ensuring that the Municipality complies with all legislations pertaining to financial management

• Advising the accounting officer on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to the accounting officer in terms of the MFMA

• Advising directors and managers on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to them in terms of the relevant sections of the MFMA • Assisting the accounting officer in the administration of the Municipality’s budget

• Performing such budgeting, accounting, analysis, financial reporting, cash management, debt management, review and other duties as may be delegated in terms of the MFMA by the accounting officer

• Ensuring the development and implementation of programs and strategies that will ensure effective and sustainable financial performance and revenue enhancement

• Ensuring the implementation of Generally Recognised Accounting Practises (GRAP)

• Ensuring sound management of staff within the finance directorate • Overall responsibility and accountability for all income, billing, expenditure, assets, supply chain management and the discharge of council liabilities

• Performing of functions, duties and responsibilities and contained in relevant local government legislations and management of staff towards fulfilling core basic service delivery functions of the directorate

• Exercising of any powers and performing any duties delegated by the Municipal Manager, municipal council or other delegating authorities and legislation within the municipality

• Performing any other function that may be assigned by the municipal council or accounting officer in the capacity as the chief financial officer of the municipality • Assist the Accounting Officer in all other matters including management of the Audit.

Competencies

• Strategic direction and leadership

• People management

• Program and project management • Financial management

• Change leadership

• Governance leadership

In addition to the above the following core competencies that enhance contextualized leadership are also required:

• Moral competence

• Planning and organising

• Analysis and innovation

• Knowledge and information management

• Communication

• Results and quality focus

Remuneration

An all-inclusive remuneration package based on the upper limits for senior managers as published on 30th May 2024 is on offer. Minimum R913,969.00 / Midpoint R1,026,932.00 / Maximum R1,123,501.00 An additional 7% remote allowance will be paid to the employee

Notes

It is important to note that candidates will be subjected to the required assessment processes. Previous and current employers and references will be contacted and candidates must also be willing to have their qualifications, criminal records, driving license and credit record verified