Careers in Administration

Closing Date

21/10/2024 at 16:00

Reference Number

4.3.R

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Chief Financial officer

Department

N/A

Enquiries

Acting Corporate Services Director: veligoodman1@gmail.com

or

Ms. J. M Olyn from the Human Resources Department at 053-050-5584.

Job Type

Permanent appointment

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Northern Cape

Location - Town / City

Petrusville

Job Purpose

Renosterberg Local Municipality, a Category A Municipality with its seat in Petrusville hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are committed, self-driven, motivated, service delivery oriented and high-performance professional/practitioners for the position of MUNICIPAL MANAGER.

Minimum Requirements

·       B. Com Degree in the fields Accounting, Finance or Economics or equivalent. A postgraduate degree would be an added advantage.

·       Compliance with the minimum competency levels as prescribed by the Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 is essential as amended by Government Notice 1146 dated 26 October 2018.

·       Candidates who are not in possession of the Municipal Finance Management Act minimum competency certificate will be given an opportunity to obtain such certificate within 18 months if appointed.

·       A minimum of five (5) years experience at middle management level, preferably in Local Government or a similar environment.

·       Extensive knowledge of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act of 2003, National Treasury Regulations and all other related legislation, policies and regulations

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

·       Perform all delegations by the Accounting Officer in terms of the MFMA, and any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the Accounting Officer;

·       Compile the Municipal Budget and Annual Financial Statements and control all the municipality’s Bank Accounts;

·       Managing, planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling activities of staff at the Budget and Treasury Office, as well as Supply Chain Management unit;

·       Contribution to strategic planning and budget alignment and reporting to the management team;

·       Development of MTREF in line with the requirements of the MFMA accommodating all departments /units;

·       Develop and implement a budget spent management system to monitor the budget to prevent over or under expenditure;

·       Provide consolidated monthly management reports;

·       Establish functional debt management and billing units to promote financial sustainability of the municipality;

·       Implementation of the MFMA Implementation Plan and install compliance with MFMA to uphold the credibility of the municipality by enabling the municipality to obtain an unqualified audit report;

·       Compilation of all financial policies and procedures to ensure sound and sustainable financial management;

·       Manage relationships with external stakeholders including the office of the AG, Treasury, SARS, creditors and Banks;

·       Ensure adequate infrastructure capability and office administration;

Build and maintain business intelligence and content management capability.

Competencies

Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant Local government policies and legislation, institutional governance systems, Performance management systems, Council operations, Delegation of powers, Audit and Risk management establishment and functionality, Budget and Financial management.

Remuneration

All-inclusive remuneration package between (Minimum) R 880 228.00 (Midpoint) R 978 031.00 (Maximum) R1 075 833.00 as per Government Gazette no. 37245 of 17 January 2014.

Notes

Qualifications and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subjected to competency, psychometric assessments, security clearance and other additional checks. This advertisement is subject to Local Government: Regulations on the appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers dated 17 January 2014. Applications not accompanied by the required documentation will not be considered.

Council reserves the right not to continue with the recruitment process for any valid reason.

Renosterberg Local Municipality is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and employment equity, especially in terms of race, gender and disability. Applicants from these designated groups are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the closing date may safely assume that their applications were not successful. The Council nevertheless appreciates the interest shown by applicants.

Applications must disclose:

·       CV

·       Academic qualifications, proven experience and competencies (certified copies of qualifications and to be attached) and ID.

·       Contactable references,

·       Full details of dismissal for any misconduct if applicable.

·  Any disciplinary procedures instituted at previous employment and any other relevant documentation to support the candidate’s application.