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INKOMATI-USUTHU CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (IUCMA)
Suite 801, 8th Floor, The MAXSA Building, 13 Streak Street, Mbombela
Private Bag X11214, Mbombela, 1200
Tel 013 753 9000 - Fax 013 753 2786
 
IUCMA Job Re-Advertisement
 
Closing Date: 2 September 2020
 
The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency is a water resources management institution established in terms of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) to perform sustainable and equitable integrated water resource management within the Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area (WMA) in Mpumalanga. 
 
Highly motivated and creative individuals who want to join this exciting and rapidly growing institution qualifying on the minimum requirements stated below are invited to apply for the following vacancy: 
 
This is a re-advertisement and all applicants that have previously applied must not re-apply as their previously submitted applications will still be considered. 
 
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (NELSPRUIT, HEAD OFFICE) - (Re-Advertisement) 
Remuneration Package within salary band E1 (Ref no 02/20/21) 
 
 
Requirements: The candidate must possess a degree in Accounting/ Financial Management. Qualified Charted Accountant (CA) will be an added advantage. Eight (8) to ten (10) years’ experience in finance, revenue, and supply chain management of which five (5) years should be in Management or Senior Management level. Must have a valid driver’s license. 
 
Knowledge, skills and competencies required: Knowledge of Financial Management, PFMA and related legislations, Payroll, Procurement and Supply Chain Management. Integrity, Accuracy, and Attention to detail, Analytical, Accountancy, Decision making skills, Multi-tasking skills. The ability to work under pressure and to liaise effectively at all levels. Conflict Resolution, Strategic capability and leadership, people management and empowerment, service delivery and innovation, negotiation and communications skills (verbal & written), Report writing, Financial Management, programme and project management, problem solving and analysis, change management and diversity, knowledge management, client orientation and customer focus, honesty and integrity, stakeholder management, Corporate Governance, Objectivity in the management of the Agency’s affairs and the ability to interact at both strategic and operational levels. A clear understanding of transformation and public service administration processes. Willingness to work after hours when necessary. 
 

Key performance Areas: Ensure the Management of financial policies and procedures are in place and adhered to, and in compliant to the PFMA, Treasury regulations and all other relevant Acts and related legislations. Provision of sound financial management to enable the institution to enable it to make informed decision. Provide strategic advice to the institution with respect to financial Management. Oversee the budgeting and expenditure monitoring processes. Ensure full compliance to the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and all other relevant Acts and related legislations. Ensure that Annual financial statements are accurately prepared and submitted timeously to the Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation/ National Treasury and External Auditors as required by PFMA. Ensure the management of institutional budget. Ensure proper management of Assets including asset verification process. Development and reviewal of risk models and the mitigation of risk by suitable policies/ procedures, proper segregation of duties and development of appropriate internal control procedures. Perform any necessary transactions including journals for provisions for inclusion into the management accounts. Oversee the management of the generation of management accounts on a quarterly basis. Address any budget variances in conjunction with Line Management. Provide all necessary deliverables for the external audit. Ensure the Compilation and submission of quarterly and annual financial statements. Provide sound Supply Chain Management to enable the institution to make informed decision. Oversee that the appropriate Supply Chain Management, which is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost effective. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of Demand Management, Acquisition Management and Logistics Management Plans. Improve performance and efficacy of the institutional procurement system by ensuring that it is aligned with the National Procurement Framework, Procurement Architecture and Regulations, further that it is responsive to National legislations. Oversee the Development of Procurement plan and Demand Plan Templates. Oversee the Development of procurement strategies for IUCMA. Lead the development of pricing strategies and forecasting revenue from water users. Build sound relationships with water users for sound revenue collections. Generate revenue reports and financial statements for management review. Lead the development of internal controls to support revenue management activities. Review and recommend improvements to existing revenue management functions. Provide strategic advice to the institution in respect to financial management. Advise on strategic financial skills and project management principles. Liaise with relevant institutions and supplier stakeholders on transverse financial issues.
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The Inkomati-Usuthu CMA is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment or withdraw the position. It is the institutions’ intention to promote equity through the filling of vacancies anticipating meeting all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race; gender and disability status is required. 
 
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/ asset record check, qualification verification and previous employment verification). The successful candidate will be appointed on a probation of six (6) months and then permanent should all conditions of the probation be satisfied. As these posts are not scarce skills positions, preference will be given to South African citizens. Correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates only. 
 
Only Candidates qualifying on the above minimum requirements should apply as follows: Post or Hand Deliver a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) with at least 3 contactable references, certified copies of qualifications, ID and Driver’s License (not older than 3 months certification) to: Human Resource Division, Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency, Private Bag x11214, Nelspruit 1200 OR 8th Floor, MAXSA Building, Corner Streak and Ferreira Street, Nelspruit. Alternatively, applications (ONE DOCUMENT/ATTACHMENT) can be emailed to recruitment@iucma.co.za. 
 
All candidates must complete a compulsory IUCMA JOB APPLICATION FORM obtainable from the IUCMA website or at the IUCMA Receptions in Nelspruit, Bushbuckridge and Piet Retief. 
 
Enquiries: Dr. J Molwantwa or Mr. C Sewela on 013 753 9000 
 
Closing date: 2 September 2020 at 16:00 
 
If you have not received a response from this institution within three months or any period determined by the institution subject to the recruitment volume after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.