Chief Financial Officer (REF: FIN 1)

Closing Date: 24 October 2024
Salary: R 1 050 411 – R 1 196 881 – R 1 358 462

Requirements: At least a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or a relevant qualification Registered on the National Qualifications Framework at an NQF level 7 • SA Citizenship • Minimum of 5 (five) years relevant experience at Senior management level.

Compliance with the National Treasury Regulations on the Required Minimum Competency Level in Unit Standards for Senior Managers(Where an applicant does not have the required Minimum Competencies as required by the MFMA, the applicant must obtain the required modules within 18 months of appointment)• Sound knowledge of and exposure to local government operations and municipal financial management • Solid knowledge and understanding of the relevant policies and legislation and a good understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • In-depth knowledge of local government legislation and the statutory requirements pertaining to the post • A high degree of aptitude for strategic/operational planning and management, decision-making, leadership, innovation and motivation • Must be able to formulate engineering master planning, project management and implementation • Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement policy Framework Act, 2000 • Excellent management and computer skills • Excellent facilitation and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape • South African citizenship • A valid Code B driver’s license.

Competencies: The following competencies, as described in Government Notice No 21, Government Gazette No 37245 of 2014, are essential: Leadership: Strategic direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Core Competencies: Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and quality focus.

Key Performance Areas: • Report directly to the Municipal Manager • Manage the Directorate Financial Services • Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies and procedures in alignment to the municipality’s strategic objectives • Effectively and efficiently manage the Directorate • Liaise and interact with individuals, role-players and agencies at senior level in all three spheres of government •Manage the provisioning of Financial Income: Revenue (Debtors, Credit Control) Section; Manage the provisioning Financial Administration Section; Manage the provisioning and control of Supply Chain Management Section;  Manage the provisioning and control of Expenditure Section; • Support and advise the Municipal Manager and Council • Provide strategic management and leadership for the directorate • Manage and improve departmental administrative functions • Develop and implement council policies and strategies • Compile and manage the directorate’s budget • Ensure legislative compliance of relevance to the directorate • Manage all related grants allocated to the municipality • Ensure community participation on matters of governance

Added advantage: Registration with a relevant, recognised professional body.