TSANTSABANE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

 
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• As stipulated in Annexures A and B of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014. 
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy, legislation, institutional governance systems and performance management. 
• Advanced understanding of municipal council operations and delegation of powers.
• Proven track record of good governance, audit and risk management, budget and finance management. 
• Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader. 
• Ability to interact with other people 
• People management, interpersonal skills and stakeholder’s relations 
• Good facilitation and communication skills. 
• Conflict management, risk and change management, mediation skills, diversity and project management 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 
• Responsible for overall management and administration of the budget and Treasury Office 
• Perform all delegations by the Accounting Officer in terms of MFMA, and any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the Accounting Officer of the municipality. 
• Managing, planning. Organising, coordinating, directing and controlling activities of staff at the Budget and Treasury Office as well as Supply Chain Management. 
• Develop, Implement and maintain appropriate mechanisms to timeously respond to the challenges, needs, financial information, the interpretation thereof and rendering of technical advice to Accounting Officer. 
• Advice the Accounting Officer on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to him in terms of the MFMA. 
• Assist the Accounting Officer in the administration of the Municipality’s bank accounts and in the preparation and implementation of the municipality’s budget. 
• Advise Senior Managers and other Senior Officials in the exercise of powers and duties assigned to them in terms of section 78 or delegated to them in terms of section 79 of the MFMA 
• Perform budgeting, accounting and AFS analysis, financial reporting cash management, debt collection and Asset Management. 
• Management of supply chain management, financial management, review and other duties as may in terms of section 79 of the MFMA be delegated by the Accounting Officer to the financial officer. 
• Perform financial reporting as required by the MFMA and other related legislative prescripts 
• Ensure compliance with all Council‘s policies and procedures. 
• Ability to formulate SDBIP in line with MFMA requirements and implement it. 
• The Chief Financial Officer of a municipality is accountable to the Accounting Officer for the performance of duties referred to above. 
• Ensure the effective implementation and compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003, Property Rates Act, Municipal System Act and all other Acts that Govern Local Authorities. 
• Ability to give strategic guidance and advises and personnel performance management 
• Management of service providers assigned responsibilities of the treasury section 
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 
• Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment test. 
• During the complexity of the position, the successful candidate will be subjected to a six-month probation period 
• Background and reference check will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates
• All qualifications will be subjected to verification 

Note: Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
Please Note:  No late or faxed applications will be considered. Candidates are required to complete the prescribed “Annexure C” application form as per Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers Government Notice 21 in Government Gazette 37245 dated 17 January 2014 which is obtainable from the internet at www.gpwonline.co.za, or on the municipal website: www.tsantsabane.gov.za (failure to do so will result in the candidate being disqualified). Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security vetting/screening, verification of qualifications and employment history/reference check and competency assessment and should disclose financial interest. Municipality reserves the right to nullify or cancel an employment contract and recover all costs incurred by the municipality including remuneration, advertisement, etc., should it be discovered that the successful candidate submitted false or insufficient information which resulted to the contravention of the provisions of Municipal Council Policies, Municipal Systems Amendment Act No. 7 of 2011 or any other relevant legislation.
 
If you meet the stated requirements, a detailed CV, certified copies of academic qualifications, Identity Document and Driver’s License (certified copies must not be older than 3 months) should be addressed to Mr. H. Mathobela, Municipal Manager, Tsantsabane Local Municipality, Private Bag X3005, Postmasburg, 8420 or hand delivered at 13 Springbok Street, Archive Office, Municipality, 
 
Enquiries:Mr. IC Nkadimang (Director: Corporate Services) during office hours (07:30 – 16:30) at 053 313 7300/3 
 
Closing Date: 11 April 2019, at 16h30 pm 
 
If no communication has been received from us within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application not successful. The Municipality reserves the right to appoint or not appoint any person.