SOUTH AFRICAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SALGA) VACANCIES

​CHIEF OFFICER: MUNICIPAL FINANCE, FISCAL POLICY & ECONOMIC GROWTH
(5 Year Fixed-Term Contract)
Based in National Office (Pretoria) Ref: 25/05/01
Cluster: Municipal Finance, Fiscal Policy & Economic Growth
Remuneration package: A competitive salary package with benefits
 
Our promise to our employees is to give them an opportunity to grow their careers through experiences and connections that inspire them to make an impact 
 
ROLE OVERVIEW 
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will provide strategic leadership and ensure integration of the following cluster solution portfolio to ongoing and critical challenges in the Local Government Sector. Positively influence fiscal policy and other legislation to ensure financial resilience and sustainability of municipal institutions. Provide a range of services to support financial sustainability, audit performance, revenue enhancement, funding & financing of infrastructure & capacity building in municipalities. A range of advisory and support solutions to strengthen regional and local economic development, economic growth and trade & investment promotion. Offer strategic and technical leadership in the development of solutions aimed at enhancing the creation and delivery of services within the sectors of energy, electricity, water and sanitation. Lead in advocacy and lobbying national and provisional government to provide meaningful technical and financial support to local government. 

​THE CANDIDATE PROFILE 
 A proven track record of transformative and ground-breaking successes in relevant previous roles 
 Innovative thought leader 
 Strong political acumen with gravitas and persuasive influence in a complex, multi-sphere stakeholder environment; 
 Strong analytical ability towards opportunity identification and problem-solving 
 Ability to manage in a multidisciplinary environment 
 Strong innovator & well-rounded implementer and driver of multi-disciplinary programmes that has an intended transformation dimension 
 Good international experience and exposure to internal implementation protocols of local government policies, accords and realities 
 Culture fit: SALGA desires an individual who will share and buy-in, in our core values, mission and vision, demonstrating a commitment to our 's ethos beyond just doing the job 
 
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 
 Relevant Post-graduate qualification in Municipal Finance, Finance Development Studies, Political Science or equivalent at a Masters level. An MBA or Doctoral Degree would be an added advantage 
 At least 10 years’ experience at an executive management level within a medium sized organization of which 5 years must have been in the Local Government Sector 
 Previous Executive Management experience in a multidisciplinary unit and in developing and implementing strategy 
 Sound track record in effectively managing complex and sensitive political and stakeholder engagements at all levels 
 Proven experience and positive track record of leading strategy, programmes and project execution 
 
KEY PORTFOLIO AND PERFORMANCE FOCUS AREAS 
 Financial Resilience and Economic Development Portfolio: Oversee and lead SALGA’s participation in policy development processes that impact on municipal finances and the broader fiscal framework . Ensure that priorities and policies determined at a national level are articulated down to local government in areas such as Financial resilience and revenue enhancement. Lead and strategically plan lobbying and advocating programs to effectively represent local government at an intergovernmental level through the development of SALGA positions on key policies affecting financial resilience and revenue enhancement capabilities in municipalities.
Oversee the identification of best practices in financial management and promote these in municipalities to enhance performance. Oversee and lead SALGA programs to support municipalities in improving financial sustainability & viability, audit outcomes financial management and SCM practices Oversee the monitoring of municipal, expenditure; revenue and debt management.
 Economic Development & Investment Portfolio: Oversee and lead SALGA’s participation in policy development processes that impact on economic development and Trade and Investment. Ensure that priorities and policies determined at a national level are articulated down to local government in areas such as regional and local economic development. Lead and strategically plan lobbying and advocating programs to effectively represent local government at an intergovernmental level through the development of SALGA positions on key policies affecting the sectors included Economic Development and Investment. Oversee the identification of best practices in financial management and economic development (Including trade and investment) and promote these in municipalities to enhance performance. Oversee and lead SALGA programs to support municipalities in improving regional and local economic development and growth to stimulate and promote investment. 
 Trading Services Portfolio: Oversee the development of solution-oriented programs to address service delivery challenges common with municipal infrastructure services (including Energy, Water and Sanitation, 5th utility). Lead and strategically plan lobbying and advocating programs to effectively represent local government at an intergovernmental level through the development of SALGA positions on key policies affecting the sectors included in Trading Services. Lead the coordination and support from partners and stakeholders. Ensure the facilitation of knowledge sharing from lessons learned through innovations within municipalities. Ensure the identification of funding and training opportunities to support Municipal Service Delivery 
 Business Integration and Coordination: Oversee the integration of Finance and Economic Development portfolio. Lead, shape and influence the development and integration of solution oriented and integrated lobbying and advocacy programmes and capacity building and support programmes to address the growing challenges experienced in municipalities. Work closely with the Metro Key Accounts management function to develop and provide a solution-oriented product and service portfolio targeted at the unique needs of metros 
 Strategic and Business Planning: Actively participate and support the CEO with the development of the SALGA strategy through an integrated SALGA planning process, develop and implement Cluster Strategy and business plan in line with the overall strategy and business plan of SALGA such that the mandate of the function is achieved. Develop, review and implement programmes, policies, Systems, procedures and mechanisms to ensure that the Resilience, Sustainability and Spatial Transformation Cluster is integrated and effective. 
 Financial and Budget Management: Prepare, control and monitor the annual and monthly cluster budget so that expenditure is in line with SALGA’s financial requirements. Fulfil revenue generation requirements SALGA has of all Executives 
 People Management and Promoting a High Performance Culture: Lead, manage and equip staff in the cluster so that they achieve their work objectives and work within an environment conducive to achieving required results. Uphold sound leadership and people management practices and ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Drive and support organisational priorities by developing and implementing systems and processes to mobilise staff and apply current capacity where it is required, through effective consultation with peers. In line with the SALGA organisational culture, role model and educate staff on the importance of alignment of personal and organisational values for improved performance. Support the CEO in building a high-performance culture in SALGA and in the Cluster. Promote and implement the performance management and recognition and reward processes in SALGA to drive high performance on an ongoing basis. 
 Corporate Governance and Risk Management: Ensure SALGA compliance with national, provincial and Local Government Legislative frameworks applicable to the SALGA business. Uphold sound corporate governance principles in the day-to-day operation of the cluster. Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures. Identify and mitigate organisational and operational risks identified in the cluster. Ensure that systems, processes and programmes are developed and implemented to facilitate, coordinate and ensure legislative compliance and good governance in terms of the Resilience, Sustainability and Spatial Transformation Cluster. Participate in the SALGA Combined Assurance Forum 
 IGR, Strategic and Stakeholder Relations: Within the scope of area of accountability lead SALGA representation of the LG Sector/ mobilise and capacitate internal and external resources to represent the LG Sector at various IGR and other fora. This is to protect the rights of the Local Government Sector; and to proactively disrupt the system where it is not assisting the local government sector to deliver on its mandate. Lead and monitor Cluster IGR involvement and support the improvement of political relationships in relevant fora. Support Portfolio Executives in leveraging stakeholder relationships for the good of LG sector in the respective professional discipline in a politically astute manner 
 Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting: Direct and shape the development of a SALGA wide M&E framework and mechanism to determine baseline of performance and impact. Compile consolidated M&E reports for the Resilience, Sustainability and Spatial Transformation Cluster. Monitor and report on the progress of the business plan and take necessary action to ensure that the goals and targets of the Cluster is met within time, quality and budget requirements.
 MOE Advisory Services Portfolio: Ensure the establishment of an MOE Advisory Services portfolio and capability in SALGA. Monitor MOE performance and challenges to identify trends and areas where MOEs can be supported for improved performance. Oversee the development of solution-oriented programs to address specific challenges experienced in MOE
 
 
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates must apply on the link below: 
 
Closing Date: 30 May 2025 
 
(NOTE: Communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. SALGA reserves the right not to proceed with the appointment for any of the vacant position. All appointments will be made in line with the SALGA’S Employment Equity Plan.
 
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