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METROPOLITAN TRADING COMPANY (MTC)
 
FIXED TERM CONTRACT
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 001/2020
 
1. Interested applicants are invited to apply for the positions listed in the
advertisement / circular.
2. The Metropolitan Trading Company reserves the right not to make an
appointment.
3. Applications, which have not been responded to within 6 weeks of closing date,
should be regarded as unsuccessful.
4. Appointments will be made in accordance with The MTC Employment Equity
Policy and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
5. The Metropolitan Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer.
6. Finalization of the appointments to be within 4 months from the closing date of
the advertisement.
 
CLOSING DATE:21 MARCH 2020
 
MARIA NCUBE
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT EXECUTIVE
 
 
FIXED TERM CONTRACT
 
Department: Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC)
Position: Chief Financial Officer
Salary Range: Market Related Salary
Division or Cluster: Department of Economic Development
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Workplace: Braampark
 
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF METROPOLITAN TRADING COMPANY:
Metropolitan Trading Company (MTC) is an entity owned by the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (the City) tasked with operating Johannesburg Broadband Network (JBN).
 
The aim of the JBN is to ensure the availability of affordable broadband connectivity
throughout the City, which will support socio-economic development through accelerated growth, expanded productivity leading to enhanced quality of life for all. JBN is also aimed to lower the City's own operating costs whilst increasing access to telecommunications services for residents in the City. This will stimulate economic development in the City, reduce ICT costs and provide available broadband access to the industry.
 
 
The primary objectives of MTC are:
• To increase the competitiveness of existing businesses within the City.
• Increase the usage and penetration of high- speed broadband connectivity.
• Facilitate the growth and development of new and existing Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) businesses.
• Improve the marketability of the City as an investment destination.
• Increase and accelerate access to the benefits of internet-based communication to
achieve digital inclusion.
• Reduce the operating costs to the City and improve service delivery.
MTC is currently embarking on a recruitment process for the purposes of capacitating its resources to enable seamless operations.
 
Educational Requirements and Experience
• Chartered Accountant (SA), Certificate in Municipal Financial Management.
• Minimum of Seven (7) years at Senior Management.
• Ability to develop financial strategy and financial operating model
• Experience in ensuring financial viability and sustainability
• Sound financial management expertise
• Proven skills in financial reporting
• Familiarity with all relevant legislation that govern the entity, in particular MFMA and
National Treasury regulations
• Familiarity with managing risks
• Ability to manage all supply chain activities in accordance with policies and processes
• Proven experience in audit and assurance.
 
Short Detailed Job Description:
• Identify, lead and direct strategies relating to long term financial sustainability of the
Organization
• Lead and direct strategies that relate to supply chain management practices
• Identify innovative solutions for funding of the Organization and where appropriate, capital projects
• Implement, monitor and review financial controls and internal controls as they relate to the finance division.
• Implement and review relevant, current financial structures.
• Manage all aspects of financial management
• Produce the annual financial statements and other financial reports as required.
• Manage governance, risk and compliance
• Design and execute financial structures, systems, policies and processes to effectively achieve the strategic objectives
• Provide audit oversight and engage with Auditor General regarding audit findings
• Capacitate staff to deliver the financial objectives.


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For further information, relating to Job Description and Specification, interested
applicants can contact:
Contact Person: Nomsa Ntezo
Tel No: (011) 032 – 0250
 
A comprehensive CV, certified copies of your Qualifications and certified ID copy
should be emailed to: hrexec1@mtc.joburg.org.za
 
CLOSING DATE 21 MARCH 2020
 
VACANCY CIRCULAR: 001/2020