The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or equivalent coupled with three years’ administrative experience in a financial environment and a valid driver’s licence (Code 08). Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: RSA Constitution; Public Finance Management Act; Division of Revenue Act; Municipal Systems Act; Municipal Structures Act; Municipal Property Rates Act and other relevant Local Government prescripts; Public Service Act and regulations; Labour Relations; Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Public Finance Management Act; Knowledge of financial 148 systems; Policy analysis and development; Awareness and understanding of municipal environment; Financial Management skills; Analytical skills; Interpersonal relations; Strategic Planning skills; Organizational skills; Management skills; Project management skills; Good communication skills (verbal & written); and Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Duties
The successful candidate will be required to monitor compliance at municipalities on financial matters in-line with legislative prescripts (MFMA, Treasury Regulations) with the following responsibilities: Validate the reliability of all data/information reported in the progress reports and build capacity; Coordinate the submission of financial progress reports from the districts, local municipalities, and the Metro to relevant stakeholders; Monitor compliance, evaluate and report on processes in municipalities; Monitor and support audit processes; Provide input in the development of policies, strategies, procedures, and processes.
