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UMDONI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
UMDONI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
THE J.E.W.E.L OF THE SOUTH COAST
MUNICIPAL NOTICE —102/2020
Applications are herewith invited from suitably qualified persons for appointment in terms of the Municipal Systems Act, Act no 32 of 2000 and Local Government Regulations on the Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers of 17 January 2014, Government Gazette Number 37245 on a five year fixed term contract.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Remuneration: F1846, 307 - R950, 907 - R 1,040,327 per annum (package shall be paid as per the determination of upper limits circular released by the Minister of Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs dated 20 March 2020).
Term of office — 5 years. Location — Scottburgh offices.
Essential and Non-Negotiable Requirements: Knowledge of the specified fields, knowledge of interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures, knowledge of performance management and reporting, knowledge of developmental local government in the South African context, competency in policy conceptualization, analysis and implementation. • Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management / Accounting / Relevant equivalent qualification, • Extensive knowledge of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act of 2003, National Treasury Regulations and all other related legislation, policies and regulations; • Minimum of five (5) years' experience' middle management levels preferably in Local Government; • Compliance with all the requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency levels, Gazette No. 29967 of 15 June 2007; i.e. South African Qualifications Authority Qualification ID No. 48965 for Chief Financial Officers of municipalities, e.g. CPMD, MFMP, etc.
If a newly appointed person is not in possession of this Competency, he/she must complete it within eighteen (18) months from the date of employment, in accordance with Government Notice Number 91 of 3 February 2017, as promulgated in Government Gazette No. 40593; • Ability to compile Municipal Budget and Annual Financial Statements; • Knowledge and understanding of computerised Financial Systems, Spreadsheets, Databases and WordProcessing; • A valid driver's license and own motor vehicle to execute duties; • Knowledge of mSCOA;
Key Performance Areas (KPA's): Perform all delegations by the Accounting Officer in terms of the MFMA, and any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the Accounting Officer; • Ability to compile the Municipal Budget and Annual Financial Statements and control all the municipality's Bank Accounts; • Managing, planning, organising, coordinating, directing and controlling activities of staff at the Budget and Treasury Office, as well as Supply ChainManagement unit; • Contribution to strategic planning and budget alignment and reporting to management team; • Development of MTREF in line with the requirements of the MFMA accommodating all departments/units; • Develop and implement a budget spent management system to monitor the budget to prevent over or under expenditure; Establish functional debt management and billing units to promote financial sustainability of the municipality; • Implementation of the MFMA Implementation Plan and instil compliance with MFMA to uphold the credibility of the municipality by enabling the municipality to obtain unqualified audit report; • Establish and manage a functional Supply Chain Management unit in line with National Treasury Regulations to instil compliance with MFMA Regulations; Establish an updated Asset Register and the corresponding asset management policy and procedure to enforce compliance with and implementation of GRAP; • Implementation of inventory requisition system to monitor inventory and ensure that the annual stock counts are conducted; • Facilitate insurance management by incorporating insurance management system to control claims and develop corresponding policy; • Compilation of all financial policies and procedures to ensure sound and sustainable financial management.
Key Performance Areas (KPA's): Perform all delegations by the Accounting Officer in terms of the MFMA, and any other duties or functions that may be assigned by the Accounting Officer; • Ability to compile the Municipal Budget and Annual Financial Statements and control all the municipality's Bank Accounts; • Managing, planning, organising, coordinating, directing and controlling activities of staff at the Budget and Treasury Office, as well as Supply ChainManagement unit; • Contribution to strategic planning and budget alignment and reporting to management team; • Development of MTREF in line with the requirements of the MFMA accommodating all departments/units; • Develop and implement a budget spent management system to monitor the budget to prevent over or under expenditure; Establish functional debt management and billing units to promote financial sustainability of the municipality; • Implementation of the MFMA Implementation Plan and instil compliance with MFMA to uphold the credibility of the municipality by enabling the municipality to obtain unqualified audit report; • Establish and manage a functional Supply Chain Management unit in line with National Treasury Regulations to instil compliance with MFMA Regulations; Establish an updated Asset Register and the corresponding asset management policy and procedure to enforce compliance with and implementation of GRAP; • Implementation of inventory requisition system to monitor inventory and ensure that the annual stock counts are conducted; • Facilitate insurance management by incorporating insurance management system to control claims and develop corresponding policy; • Compilation of all financial policies and procedures to ensure sound and sustainable financial management.
Additional Requirements: An application must be submitted in an official application form available in our website and must be accompanied by a CV, copies of certified certificates, ID Copy and Driver's License. Our website is www.umdoni.gov.za. The application must include academic qualifications, proven experience and competencies, contactable references, registration with the relevant body (as an added advantage), full details of any dismissal formisconduct and any disciplinary actions whether pending or finalized, with the current or previous employer. Short listed applicants will be screened for criminal records and /or any pending criminal cases and their qualifications will be verified. Candidates who applied should note that, in terms of the Regulations on Appointment and Conditions of Employment of Senior Managers: Chapter 3 Section 10(3)(g) and (h), they need to disclose their financial interest as prescribed and the need to undergo security vetting. As part of the requirements, the recommended candidates will undergo a competency assessment test. Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose information as contemplated in sub-regulation (3) and (4) shall be regarded as breach of the Code of conduct for Municipal Staff as provided in Schedule 2 of the Act and shall be dealt with in terms of the Disciplinary Regulations. An appointed candidate shall berequired to sign an employment contract and performance agreement as prescribed in the Act.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr Vuyiwe Tsako using the email vuyiwet@umdoni.gov.za.
Please note that applications should be addressed to: The Municipal Manager, Umdoni Local Municipality, P.O. Box 19, Scottsburg, 4180. (Attention: Dr VP Tsako)
Please note that fraudulent qualifications or documents will immediately disqualify any application.
Umdoni Local Municipality Is an Employment Equity Employer.
CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2020
DR VUYIWE TSAKO
MUNICIPAL MANAGER