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UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
 
Ugu District Municipality, situated at 28 Connor Street Port Shepstone, within the Province of Kwazulu-Natal, invites applications from suitably qualified dynamic and mature candidates whose background and experience match these challenging positions. The Municipality seeks to appoint a highly-motivated visionary and self-starters to the following positions:
 
BUDGET AND TREASURY OFFICE
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(5-year fixed-term performance-based contract)
(This is a re-advertisement, applicants who had previously applied must re-apply)
TOTAL REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE)
Minimum: R 1 188 638 Midpoint: R 1 415 047 Maximum: R 1 596 747
Appointment to the position of the Chief Financial Officer will be on a fixed-term performance-based contract in terms of Section 54A, 56 and 57 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act, Act 32 of 2000, as amended, read together with the Local Government: Municipal Performance Regulations, 2006 and the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act: Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels of 2007.
 
 
Key Requirements
• A Post Graduate Degree (NQF 8) in Accounting / Finance / Economics or equivalent NQF Level 8 qualification.
• Registration as Chartered Accountant (SA) would be an added advantage.
• Be registered or eligible for registration to Chartered Institute of Government Finance, Audit and Risk Officers
• A minimum of seven (7) years' experience at senior or middle management levels, of which at least two (2) years must be at senior management level.
• A proven record of accomplishment at a Management level in Local Government Finance.
• Extensive and practical experience in the Local Government financial environment.
• Demonstrate practical experience with the implementation of the Municipal Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Management and other related legislation governing Local Government.
• A qualification in the Certificate Programme in Management Development for Municipal Finance (CPMD/MFMP) or attaining the qualification within a reasonable timeframe in terms of Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels of 2007.
• A valid code B driver's license.
 
 
Knowledge
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation.
• Advanced understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management.
• Advanced understanding of Council operations and delegation of powers.
• Good governance.
• Audit and risk management establishment and functionality.
• Budget and finance management.
• Ability to be an innovative and strategic leader.
• Good facilitation and communication skills in at least two official languages.
 
Key Performance Areas
Reporting directly to the Accounting Officer, the incumbent shall be expected to:
• Ensure the implementation of General Accounting Practice (GRAP) Standards.
• Provide strategic leadership in the Budget and Treasury Office of the Municipality.
• Develop and continuously evaluate short- and long-term strategic financial objectives and ensure that internal financial targets and budgets are fully consistent with the Municipality's IDP, SDBIP's and relevant agreements with other sectors of Government.
• Ensure effective and efficient management and control of municipal bank accounts and investment of surplus funds.
• Ensure credibility of finance reporting by providing timely and accurate analysis of budget, financial trends and forecast.
• Meet reporting requirements as required in terms of financial management legislation such as the MFMA, Treasury Regulations and the DORA.
• Monitor financial risks and implement an anti-fraud and corruption strategy in collaboration with risk management.
• Ensure effective functioning of financial budgeting, financial accounting, financial analysis and financial reporting systems.
• Compile budget estimates, monthly forecasts, project planning and produce adjusted cash flows.
• Provide support during the preparation of the Municipality's IDP and SDBIP's to ensure effective and efficient performance.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical and operational information to the Management of the Municipality and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Formulate creative solutions to enhance cost effectiveness in the delivery of services and the administration of the Municipality.
• Liaise with relevant role-players in the financial environment regarding transverse financial matters.
• Manage all resources assigned to the incumbent and provide exemplary leadership towards a culture of Corporate Governance and Ethics.
• Be responsible for Financial Performance Management Reporting, Municipal Supply Chain Management, Internal and External Audit and Accountability.
• Assist the Accounting Officer with other roles and responsibilities delegated to the CFO position in terms of the relevant legislation.
 
 
The following competencies are required in the above position: -
  • Strategic direction and leadership
  • People management
  • Program and project management
  • Financial management
  • Change leadership
  • Government leadership
  • Moral competence
  • Planning and organising
  • Analysis and innovation
  • Knowledge and Information management
  • Communication
  • Results and quality focus
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NB: Ugu District municipality subscribe to the provisions of Employment Equity Act.
 
All applications must be submitted with an application form which can be found on our website (www.uqu.qov.za), accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational qualifications and driver's license to the Municipal Manager for the attention of:
The Manager: Human Resources, Ms NP Gumbi; Ugu District Municipality, P.O. Box 33, Port Shepstone, 4240 or hand-delivered at: 31 Bazley Street, Port Shepstone, 4240. No late, faxed and emailed applications shall be considered.
 
Enquiries: Mr DD Naidoo, Tel. 039-688 5702
 
Closing Date: 16h00, Friday, 16 October 2020
 
Due to the expected high response volume, communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
 
DD NAIDOO
MUNICIPAL MANAGER

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