FEZILE DABI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

 
Skills and competencies: • Strategic leadership and management, Strategic Financial Management. • Governance,  ethics and values in the Public Sector. • Ability to manage departmental finances and submit necessary reports on a  monthly basis. • Ability to interact with other people. • Report writing and presentation skills. • People management and  interpersonal skills. • Stakeholder's relations. • In-depth knowledge of current trends in innovations and practices to  be able to analyze and evaluate the feasibility of options and alternatives in the delivery of quality services that comply with statutory provisions. • Strategic capacity and leadership. • Analytical thinking. • Policy conceptualization and  implementation. • Conflict management, Risk and Change Management, Mediation skills, Diversity management and  Project management.
 
Key performance areas: • Contributing towards formulation of different sector plans and strategies in support of District  Economy; • Responsible for determining and defining research areas, priorities and research scope; • Responsible  for establishment and maintenance of socio-economic database for the District; • reviewing and updating the District  Profile annually; • Providing inputs into the District and local municipalities' Integrated Development Plans including LED  strategies; • Writing research reports on economic activities; • Liaising with other independent institution on a wide  range of economic issues. • Establish the Arts & Culture forum within District. • Compile sports development plan with  KPAs to assist local municipalities and communities; • Promote tourism through marketing of FDDM; • Facilitate the  promotion tourism and agricultural activities; • Promote early childhood activities and other social development issues.
 
 
 
 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 
Remuneration package per annum: R 857,571 (Minimum) R 980,082 (Midpoint)  R 1,102,590 (Maximum)
(As determined by notice No: 42023 of 2018 on upper limits for senior managers  for a Category 3 Municipality)
 
The post Is subject to a fixed term Contract of Employment of four years (4 years).The successful candidate will be  expected to sign an employment contract before or on assumption of duty, a performance agreement within 60 days and  complete the disclosure of financial interest form. The incumbent will be stationed at Fezile Dabi District Municipality in  Sasolburg.
 
Higher Education Requirement: • NQF Level 6 in fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics
OR
Certificate in Municipal Financial Management (SAQA Qualification ID No. 48965)
 
Work-Related Experience: • Minimum of 5 years at middle management levels.• An advanced level of Computer  Literacy and proven ability to manage financial accounting systems. • Knowledge of GRAP (Generally Recognised  Accounting Practices). • Knowledge in preparation of strategic plans, business plans and budget compilation. • An  excellent knowledge in the implementation and maintenance of sound financial management systems. • The ability to  work under pressure. • Knowledge and understanding of MS Word and PowerPoint. • Valid Code B Driving License.
 
Skills and Competencies required: • Strategic leadership and management, Strategic Financial Management. •  Governance, ethics and values in the public sector. • Ability to manage departmental finances and submit necessary  reports on a monthly basis. • Ability to interact with other people. • Report writing and presentation skills. • People  management and interpersonal skills. • Stakeholder's relations. • In-depth knowledge of current trends in innovations  and practices to be able to analyze and evaluate the feasibility of options and alternatives in the delivery of quality  services that comply with statutory provisions. • Strategic capacity and leadership. • Analytical thinking. • Policy  conceptualization and implementation. • Conflict management, Risk and Change management, Mediation skills, Diversity  management and Project management.
 
Key performance areas:  • Responsible and accountable for overall management of the Financial Services Department.•  Governance management and control • Advise the Accounting Officer and Senior Management on the exercise of powers  and duties assigned to the Accounting Officer in terms of MFMA •Supervision and executing powers over the recording  of financial transactions to ensure that all financial transactions are accounted for. • Ensure implementation of GRAP  standards • Prepare Annual Financial Statement • Compiling the budget as per Treasury requirements • Supervision  and control over financial aspects of capital projects (Financing, loan approvals, borrowing powers) • Maintenance of  the asset register •Ensure the development and implementation of strategies that have measurable positive impact on  financial performance • Overall responsibility and accountability for all income, expenditure, assets and discharge of allliabilities of the municipality.

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1. Interested persons should fill the application form available at the Fezile Dabi District Municipality Offices and website  www.feziledabi.gov.za. The detailed CVs must be attached to the application form together with certified copies of  relevant certificates including ID and submitted to: The Municipal Manager , Fezile Dabi District Municipality, John  Vorster Road, PO Box 10, Sasolburg, 1947.  It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated  by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach the proof thereof. 
2.Candidates will be subjected to  thorough evaluations, including a 2-day competency based assessment and that previous and current employers and  references will be contacted. Verification will be done on the applicant's qualifications and criminal record. 
3.Faxed,  emailed, incomplete and late applications will not be considered. Canvassing will automatically disqualify a candidate.
 
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.
 
For enquiries please contact Municipal Manager (Ms. L Molibeli): Tel 016 970 8600/8607
 
Closing date: 30 September 2019
 
L MOLIBELI
MUNICIPAL MANAGER
 
Council reserves the right to make no appointment