Job Description

Job Purpose

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage, assist, assess and report on municipal and municipal entity budgets, revenue and expenditure management and introduce remedial steps, effective participation in local government IGR engagement processes; and drive the implementation of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act,2003(Act 56 0f 2003). The successful incumbent must be willing to travel.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Economics, Accounting or Public Finance; A minimum of 3 years experience in accounting, Budget and financial management environment; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

In-year monitoring reports evaluated on the implementation of municipal budgets in order to enhance conformance, accountability, data integrity, sustainability and efficiencies in the municipalities as per section 71 and 72 of the MFMA; Monitor the implementation of the budgeting framework by municipalities and provide technical support to delegated municipalities; Manage and coordinate the IGR within and across Provincial Treasury, other departments and relevant stakeholders to improve conformance and performance in municipalities; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub directorate; People and Financial Management; It will be advantageous to have experience in the following: Dissemination of data and information; Report writing and analysis of financial information; Management experience.

Competencies

Knowledge of the following:

Municipal budget process and procedures; In Year Monitoring process and procedures; Implementation of the mSCOA reform in municipalities; Financial norms and standards as well as Acts such as MFMA, PFMA, DoRA, MBRR and Circulars (local and provincial).

Skills needed:

Data analysis; Literacy; Computer Literacy; Written and verbal communication; Project Management; Accounting, Finance and Audit; Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Policy implementation (Impact on system); Conflict resolution; Monitoring, evaluation and reporting; Presentation; Problem solving; Research.

Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 896 436 per annum (Salary Level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.



By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



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