CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCY CIRCULAR 055/2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 
• 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. 
• You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy. 
• 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. 
 
DISCLAIMER
• 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. 
• 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. 
• However, registering your CV and/or receipt and acknowledgement of any kind shall not be an indication that your application will be successful and/or lead to employment. 
• The City of Johannesburg shall not be liable for any damage, loss or liability of whatsoever nature arising from your use of the job opportunity section of this website. 
• The City of Johannesburg reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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ASSISTANCE DIRECTOR: FINANCE 
Department: Economic Development 
Branch: Finance 
Designation: Assistance Director: Finance 
Remuneration: R47 428.59 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits) 
Location: 66 Jorissen Place, Braamfontein 
Minimum Requirements: 
• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus BCom degree in Finance or Municipal Management or relevant NQF level 7 qualification. 
• 6 - 8 years’ financial accounting experience with detailed knowledge of SA GAAP; 
• Knowledge of GRAP /GAMAP will be n added advantage; 
• Qualification and experience in terms of minimum competencies prescribed by National Treasury would be an added advantage; 
• Preparation of annual financial statements in line with SA GAAP requirements; 
• Preparation of monthly management accounts; 
• Management of the external audit process; 
• High levels of technical knowledge on financial systems, process and procedures. 
 
Primary Function:
Provide a comprehensive and effective financial reporting service in compliance with MFMA and the Generally Recognized Accounting Principles to the department of Economic Developments Management and Stakeholders through the Finance and Procurement Directorates implementation of approved policies and procedures dictating financial reporting and recording requirements. Provide input into longer term objective setting and financial planning. Manage and execute accounting procedures associated with budget such that their finances are managed and reported accurately. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
• Support the Deputy Director Finance in rendering the Finance and Procurement sub directorate to function efficiently and effectively in his /her absence. 
• Identify the short to medium objectives of the directorate expenditure and income control functionalities; 
• Manage and control the allocation of expenditure to correct votes / line -items; 
• Manage and report on the implementation of specific procedures, systems and controls associated with key functional area embodies in the Finance and Procurement directorate; 
• Manage application and sequences associated with recording, authorization and execution of expenditure transactions; 
• Implement and coordinate the close -off procedures as well as the preparation of documents leading to the compilation of the department’s Annual Financial Statements; 
• Coordinate the managing of Inter-and intra-company transaction. 
 
Leading Competencies: 
• Ability to work with Executive and Senior Management of the City, Municipal Entities and other stakeholders; 
• Strategic direction and leadership; 
• People management; 
• Program and Project management; 
• Financial management; 
• Change management; and 
• Governance leadership. 
 
Core Competencies: 
• Attention to detail and logical thinking; 
• Proactive; Flexibility; 
• Integrity; Batho Pele Principles; 
• Professionalism; 
• Work under Pressure; 
• Work Independently; and 
• Confidentiality. 
 
All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. 
 
Please take note that only online applications will be considered. Please apply by using the following link below: 
https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1kGvJ6r_RS6eoTsyRmc3QEwew554  
APPLY ONLINE VIA THIS LINK: www.joburg.org.za  
ENQUIRIES ONLY: 
Contact Person: Rirhandzu Maluleke 
Tel No: (011) 703 5513 
 
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER 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.