SALARY : R733,257 – R863,748 per annum (Level 11) (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Dr RSM District (1 Post)
Mmabatho – Ngaka Modiri Molema District and Dr Kenneth Kaunda District (2
Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : As a minimum a National Diploma or Advance Certificate in Finance/
Economics/ Accounting/ Budget or equivalent NQF 6 qualifications. Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting or Financial Management will be an added advantage.
Six (6) years relevant experience in a Municipal Budget environment of which
(3) years must be on a junior management level. Driver’s License. Skills/
Competencies: Appropriate experience/knowledge in financial management in
the local government sector. Practical demonstration of knowledge and skills
of the Municipal Finance Management Act and relevant supporting regulations.
Advanced excel and PowerPoint presentation skills. Provision of credible
research, analysis and report writing. Project, financial and people
management. Sound analytical and problem-solving skills. Good
communication and interpersonal skills. Creative and innovative. Ability to work
independently and in a team. Sound Report writing and computer skills.
Implement effective actions and processes to ensure that deadlines are met.
Supervise, train, and guide all personnel reporting to you. Ability to work under
pressure. Proven leadership qualities with strong strategic and operational
management thinking.
DUTIES : Monitor implementation of budget framework and regulations by delegated
municipalities and provide technical support to delegated municipalities.
Provide guidance on the preparation of the budgets for compliance with the
MFMA, Municipal Budget Reporting Regulations (MBRR), relevant NT
circulars and on best practices (incl. advice to Council on its oversight role over
the budget process). Facilitation of technical support and training via interactive
working sessions/ site visits and report on outcome of the site visits. Conduct
research on subject matter pertaining to designated municipalities, as and
when required. Providing guidance to ensure alignment of municipal budgets
to Provincial and National objectives. Evaluate the budgets and budget
supporting documents for designated municipalities and provide advice/written
comments to the municipality in terms of credibility, relevance, and
sustainability. Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of municipal
budgets. Perform strategic and operational planning. Manage stakeholder
relationships. Oversee the administrative support functions. Perform people
management functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Linda Nengovhela Tel No: (018) 388 2142
