01 Nov
Western Cape Government
Cape Town
Job details
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Pay
- R444 036 a year
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Full job description
Job Purpose
Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to improve financial management, general reporting requirements, monitoring expenditure efficiency and revenue streams including data integrity within municipalities and managing the provision of financial assistance provided to selected municipalities. The successful incumbent must be willing to travel regularly. This post is based in Cape Town, CBD.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Accounting,
Finance or Economics; A minimum of 3 years experience in a financial environment; A valid code B (or higher) driving license.
Note: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities but have reasonable access to transport may also apply.
Recommendation
A financial background specifically in Local Government; Experience in budget analysis and co-ordination; Finance experience in a Public Sector department. Practical knowledge of the implementation of mSCOA in municipalities;
Key Performance Areas
Assess municipal budgets in respect of revenue and expenditure management; Compile monthly, quarterly and bi-annual in-year monitoring assessments; Assess Municipal Financial Management Act implementation against framework; Provide technical assistance and research to municipalities; Facilitate training and other support to municipalities; Assist with the arrangement of Municipal Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) functions; Conduct and facilitate municipal visits.
Competencies
Proven working knowledge of the following: Budget process and procedures; Financial norms and standards as well as Acts such as MFMA, PFMA, DoRA, Regulations and Circulars (local and provincial); Attention to detail and good interpretation of numbers; The following skills: Good report writing; Strategic planning; Communication (written and verbal) skills.
Remuneration
R 444 036 per annum (Salary Level 9)
Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position,
kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.
Attachments (if applicable)
▶️ Assistant Director (Local Government Revenue and Expenditure Analyst), Ref No. PT 41/2024
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