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CHRIS HANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
 
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Chris Hani District Municipality is a Category C Municipality comprising of six local municipalities, Enoch Mgijima LM, Inxuba Yethemba LM, Dr AB. Xuma LM, Intsika Yethu LM, Emalahleni LM and Sakhisizwe LM in the Northern Eastern Part of the Eastern Cape Province. The Municipality is looking for the services of committed suitably qualified, experienced, and highly experienced, and highly motivated individuals to fill the following position. 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 
DURATION: PERMANENT BASIS: (In line with the Municipal Systems act as amended) 
REMUNERATION: All Inclusive Remuneration Package in line with the provisions of government gazette number 50737 dated 30th May 2024, on Upper limits of total remuneration packages payable to Municipal Managers and Managers Directly Accountable to Municipal Manager. 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
  • Matric
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or BTech Degree in Accounting/ Financial Management or relevant qualification at NQF level 7 or most preferable accredited Chartered Accountant (SA) 
  • A post graduate qualification in the above field will be an added advantage. 
  • A minimum of Five (5) to seven (7) years relevant experience of which five (5) years to be at senior management level in financial environment in Local Government. 
  • Valid driver’s licence 
  • Attainment of required minimum competencies for Chief Financial Officers in terms of Government Gazette No. 29967 on Minimum Competencies will be added advantage. 
  • Applications must be submitted on an APPROVED Chris Hani District Municipality Application Form (Signed & Dated) obtainable from www.chrishanidm.gov.za
 
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 
  • Critical competencies that drive the strategic intent & direction. 
  • Core competencies that drive the execution of critical competencies. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to) 
  • Provide strategic financial management direction, advice and leadership to budget & Treasury Management, revenue management, asset management, expenditure and financial report and the District Municipality. 
  • Fulfilling the role of Chief Financial Officer as prescribed by Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 and its regulations. 
  • Provide Strategic leadership and management on performance relate matters, governance, ethics and values in financial management. 
  • Provide an effective financial management services through development, implementation and maintenance of financial policies, procedures, best practices and electronic financial management systems. 
  • Preparing & implement the financial planning & budgeting process of the municipality and ensure compliance with legislation and regulations. 
  • Provide an effective Supply Chain Management, Expenditure Management and Revenue collection processes and systems. 
  • Prepare & Submit regular reports to internal and external stakeholders within the period stipulated and legislated time frames. 
  • Provide support to Local Municipalities within the District. 
 
Enquiries may be directed to the Municipal Manager: Mr. G Mashiyi at 045 808 4610




​PLEASE NOTE: 
  1. Preference will be given to suitable qualified person in line with the employment equity act and approved employment equity plan of the district municipality. 
  2. It is compulsory to submit your application letter accompanied by a comprehensive CV, certified copies of your qualifications, certified identity document and certified copy of your valid driver’s license when required. 
  3. No faxed CV’s or e-mail applications will be accepted. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by the Municipality. If the candidate / applicant is found canvassing any of the panelists he / she automatically disqualify him/herself. 
  4. Appointment will be subjected to compulsory pre-employment screening in the form of determining the validity of qualifications, current and previous employment reference check, criminal checks and competency assessment. 
  5. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted 30 days after the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful. 
  6. Closing date of the advertisement is the 10 JULY 2025 
 
Applications must be forwarded to: 
The Chris Hani District Municipality, Human Resources Section 
Private Bag X 7121, 
Queenstown, 5320 or hand deliver to 15 Bells Road, Queenstown 
 
G. MASHIYI 
MUNICIPAL MANAGER




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