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​UMFOLOZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
ADVERT FOR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
5 YEARS FIXED-TERM PERFORMANCE CONTRACT
Category 1 Local Municipality - R815 063 (Minimum), R905 626 (Midpoint), R996 188 (Maximum)
CENTRE: uMfolozi Main Offices
 
 
REQUIREMENTS: A recognised three years bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics or a relevant qualification registered on the national qualifications framework at a NQF Level 7 with a minimum of 360 credits or related fields in line with the Local government: Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, 2007 (as amended by the Municipal Amendment Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, 2018). Minimum 5 years experience at middle management level. Code EB Driver's Licence. Compliance with all the requirements as contained in the Municipal Regulations on Minimum Competency Levels, Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007. A certificate in Municipal Financial Management Programme (MFMP) or Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) is essential 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, failing which, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after the applicable period.
 
 
COMPETENCIES: Strategic Leadership and management • Strategic Financial Management • Operational Financial Management • Governance, Ethics and values in financial management • Financial and performance reporting • Risk and change management • Project Management • Legislation, policy and implementation • Stakeholder relations • Supply Chain Management • Audit and assurance.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage and control all financial functions of the municipality, which includes, inter alia, the administration of the budget • Advising the municipal manager on the exercise of powers and duties assigned to the municipal manager in terms of the MFMA • Assisting the accounting officer in the administration of the municipality's bank account and in the preparation and implementation of the municipality's budget • Advising senior managers and other senior officials in the exercise of powers and duties assigned or delegated to them in terms of sections 78 or 79 of the MFMA. Perform duties such as budgeting, accounting, analysis, financial reporting, cash management, debt management, supply chain management, financial management as well as review other duties as may be delegated to him/her by the accounting officer in terms of section 79 of the MFMA • Develop a medium-term financial framework within which Council can operate • Provide framework for financial accountability and ensure it is applied effectively • Manage and control the auxiliary support services so that there are efficient and effective financial systems in place.

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NOTE: Qualification and SA citizenship checks will be conducted on all short-listed candidates. Successful candidates will be subjected to competency, (psychometric) assessments, security clearance and other additional checks. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The successful candidate will be required to sign an employment contract before commencement of duty, a performance agreement and disclosure of financial interest.
 
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made on the Application Form for Employment which may can be obtained from the Municipality or downloaded from the municipal website www.umfolozi.gov.za.  
 
Completed application forms, comprehensive CV and certified copies of certificates, Identity Document and Drivers Licence should be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, uMfolozi Local Municipality, P.O Box 96, Kwa-Mbonambi, 3915.
 
CLOSING DATE: 3 December 2020
 
GENERAL: Please note that applications received by fax or email transmission will not be accepted. The Municipality reserves the right to make any appointment. Should you not be contacted within thirty (30) days from the closing date, your application shall be deemed to have been unsuccessful.
 
Enquiries may be directed to the Manager: Human Resources, Ms. B.N Dlamini on 035-5801421 during office hours.
 
Mr KE GAMEDE
MUNICIPAL MANAGER