Job Requirements
Senior Certificate and a recognized Advanced Diploma/ Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 07) in Financial Management/Management Accounting / Financial Accounting/Auditing or any other relevant qualification. A minimum of 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in financial management. Pre Entry SMS or Nyukela Certificate is required prior to appointment. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Planning and organising. Report writing. Decision making. Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Good people management. Analytical thinking and problem- solving skills. Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation. Interpersonal and writing skills. Knowledge of financial systems. Knowledge of local government and policy frameworks as well as other related frameworks and regulations. Knowledge of Public Service Prescripts. Computer literacy.
Duties
Monitor and follow up on reported unauthorised, irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure by municipalities. Assess annual financial statements for municipalities in the province, compile a section 131 report and submit to legislature, provide capacity building to municipalities on financial matters. Provide financial management support to identified municipalities. Monitor the implementation of Municipal Property Rates Act. Monitor the implementation of upper limits, monitor the implementation of anti-corruption measures, Monitor the implementation of Municipal Finance Management Act. Manage discretionary interventions (Section 106 of the Municipal Systems Act and 139 of the Constitution). Coordinate and administer Audit outcomes. Monitor the implementation of Anti-Corruption measures. General effective management of the Directorate and performance management of employees.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive SMS remuneration package)
Location
Mbombela (Head Office)
How to Apply
Mr PP Mokwena Tel No: (013) 766 6225 and Ms. NI Mashego Tel No: (013) 766 6543
Applications must be email to: Coghstarecruitment@mpg.gov.za OR, couriered OR Hand delivered to: Rhino Building extension 2 No.7 Government Boulevard, Riverside Park, Mbombela, 1200. FOR ATTENTION : The Director: HRM & D
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
Reference No:
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