CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - DIRECTOR: FINANCE

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• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV). 
• Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process. 
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• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date. 
• If you are an internal applicant, your employee number will be required. 
 
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• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer. 
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• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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DIRECTOR: FINANCE 
Department: Group Finance 
Branch: Management Support 
Designation: Director: Finance 
Remuneration: R67 622.85 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: Jorissen Place 
 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Degree in Accounting or Financial related qualification / Chartered Accountant (NQF level 7) 
• Ten (10) years’ managerial experience in the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of financial management reports & balance sheets analysis. 
• Five (5) years’ experience in Public Sector Finance (MMFA or PMFA). 
• Preferences will be given for experience in Financial Management within the Local Government sphere. 
• Experience in budgeting, income, and expenditure management (SCM) Supply Chain Management and asset management. 
• Experience in MS Office applications and Access and Excel. 
• Project Management, Risk Management and Auditing will be an added advantage. 
• Qualification and experience in terms of minimum competencies prescribed by National Treasury. 
 
Primary Function:
Lead, direct and control financial activities within Group Finance through the development and implementation of strategies, policies, procedures within appropriates legislative frameworks. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Develop strategies policies and procedure to be implemented by respective Units within Group Finance. 
• Direct monitor and control procurement for all units within Group Finance department. 
• Provide efficient and effective asset and resources (material and tools) management, monitoring, and control within Group Finance. 
• Direct and lead the development of financial planning and strategy of Group Finance budget. 
• Compile and consolidate reports for Group Head Management Support for submission to the Group Chief Financial Officer and other stakeholders. 
• Dissemination of financial information on policies, procedures, legislation, and guidelines to all relevant stakeholders. 
• Direct and control outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of people and implement sound labour relations within the directorate. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Extensive knowledge about Local Governance Finance. 
• Ability to analyses and interpret financial information. 
• Communication (verbal and written). 
• Problem solving abilities; 
• Report writing; 
• Presentation and strategic orientation. 
• Organizational awareness alignment. 
• Coordinating. 
• An understanding of the application of the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA). 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Attention to detail and logical thinking; 
• Proactive; Flexibility; 
• Integrity; 
• Batho Pele Principles; 
• Professionalism; 
• Work under Pressure; 
• Work Independently and Confidentiality. 
 
 
“City of Johannesburg is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender and disability” 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below:  https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/166LHlsSYRUOG1jgPDTjtNgew554
APPLY ONLINE VIA: www.joburg.org.za
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Ria de Jager 
Tel No: (011) 021 3800 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2022 
 
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted: 
• Credit Record, CV validation and Employment record verification, Criminal check, and Identity validation.