CITY OF UMHLATHUZE MUNICIPALITY VACANCIES

​The City of uMhlathuze is one of the fastest growing municipalities in South Africa, offering the ideal combination of a rewarding career and pleasant working conditions. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply for the following position that is based in Richards Bay – Civic Centre, KwaZulu-Natal.
 
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER: FINANCIAL SERVICES
PERMANENT APPOINTMENT 
• REFS56001/2024
ANNUAL TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE: NEGOTIABLE IN TERMS OF GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NO. 37500 OF 29 MARCH 2014; PLUS PERFORMANCE BONUS. 
 
REQUIREMENTS: • A Grade 12/Matric Certificate • At least an NQF Level 7 in the field of Accounting, Finance or Economics, or Chartered Accountant (SA) • A post graduate NQF Level 8 qualification is essential • A Master’s degree (MBA/MBL) will be an added advantage • 15 years’ experience, of which at least 7 years’ must have been at a senior management level in a municipal environment • Verifiable experience to manage a municipal financial environment, at least a Grade 5 Municipality upwards • Proven ability to engender at least one clean audit managing corroboratively within a municipal environment• Demonstrate ability to manage a financial environment at a Treasury non delegated Municipality • A valid driver’s licence • MFMP or Certificate of Competency against minimum competency levels of 2007 issued in terms of the MFMA under Government Notice No. 493 in Government Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007 • Proven experience in successful institutional transformation in the public or private sector • Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of Powers.
 
KNOWLEDGE: • Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation • Advanced knowledge and understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management• Extensive knowledge of Financial services • Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act,2000 (Act No.5 of 2000) • Knowledge of good governance • Knowledge of Financial related legislation • Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialised support functions.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Lead and direct the Financial Services Department (Budget, Revenue and Supply Chain Management) • Implement an Integrated Development and Strategic goals of the budget and treasury • Implement a Service Delivery Budget Implementation Plan • Prepare and implement the Municipal budget • Prepare Annual Financial Statements and other legislative financial management reports • Perform duties and functions delegated to the Deputy City Manager (Financial Services) by the Municipal Financial Management Act • Manage efficient provision of Municipal services • Establish, operate and maintain support structures, processes and systems • Provide visionary and innovative leadership to diverse workforce, to ensure optimal utilisation of the Council’s resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the IDP and in the fulfilment of its legislative mandate • Provide support and advice to Council and City Manager.

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CLOSING DATE: 16 SEPTEMBER 2024.
 
NB: All applicants must forward an application form (obtainable in Government Gazette, No. 37245) or can be downloaded from our website: www.umhlathuze.gov.za
Applications, accompanied by a detailed CV with copies of qualifications certificates, Identity Document and driver’s licence, should be forwarded to: The City Manager by e-mail to: SM_Vacancies@umhlathuze.gov.za quoting the reference number. Alternatively, applications can be hand delivered during the week to the City of uMhlathuze, Civic Centre (5 Mark Strasse Road, Richards Bay) between 07h30 - 16h00. Candidates must state clearly the position to which appointment is sought. Applicants are requested to furnish telephone number/s at which they may be contacted.
 
For administrative enquiries, contact: Deputy City Manager: Corporate Services, Mr Mpilo Sibiya on (035) 907 5181.
 
The City of uMhlathuze is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. As such, we intend to promote and uphold representativity in the Municipality regarding race, gender and disability.
 
PLEASE NOTE: It would be expected of shortlisted candidates to be subjected to competency assessments and that previous and current employers and references will be contacted. Verification will be done on his/her qualifications, criminal and credit record. The candidate will be required to disclose all financial interests. All applications must be submitted with an official application form, detailed CV, copies of qualifications and Identity Document, the names of three references from current and previous employers. The internal or external application form is available from the Municipal website or the Human Resources Section (Department Corporate Services). Failure to adhere to the above will result in automatic disqualification.
 
Appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract and performance agreement in terms of Section 56 of the Municipal Systems Act. The appointment and Conditions of Employment will be in accordance with the applicable and relevant local government legal framework.
 
Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. 
 
Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
 
MR N.G. ZULU
CITY MANAGER, CITY OF UMHLATHUZE