The ideal candidate must be in possession of a bachelor’s degree/NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management/ Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification coupled with three years’ administrative experience in a financial environment and a valid driver’s licence (Code 8). Essential Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have Knowledge of the: RSA Constitution; Municipal 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 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 support municipalities on financial matters in-line with legislative prescripts (MFMA, Treasury Regulations) with the following responsibilities: provide support on financial matters to municipalities, Co-ordinate, develop and implement municipal financial support programs; Co-ordinate Auditor-General and Treasury processes and ensure annual report requirement are met on financial matters at municipalities; Provide input in the development of policies, strategies, procedures, and processes.
