Job Description

Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to optimise liquidity requirements, maximise returns within acceptable level of risk and manage the liabilities of provincial departments.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Finance, Accounting or Economics; A minimum of 3 years management experience of investment management, cash management, money /capital markets and liabilities management within a municipal 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; Willingness to travel as required.
Recommendation
Experience in a finance department in Public Sector.
Key Performance Areas
Overseeing the municipal cash flow management and budget processes within the WC Provincial Treasury Department for municipalities; Overseeing and managing municipal borrowing requests including financial viability assessments of municipal borrowing requests; Ensuring compliance with MFMA prescripts regarding cash management; Development of policy framework to guide municipal cash management; Human Resource Management; Conduct and oversee municipal visits regarding cash management.
Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Budget process and procedures; Financial norms and standards as well as Acts such as MFMA, DoRA, Regulations.
Skills needed: Strategic planning; Vision: Takes a long-term view and acts as a catalyst for organisational change; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision into action; Deals effectively with pressure, maintains focus, remains optimistic and meet deadlines; Attention to detail and good interpretation of numbers, graphs and financial reporting; Written and verbal communication.
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.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.