Assistant Director: Local Government Revenue and Expenditure - Group 1 and 2 (3 Posts Available), Ref No. PT 11/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to provide support for the improved financial management of municipalities, including compliance with general reporting requirements, monitoring expenditure efficiency and revenue streams including improving data integrity within municipalities, supporting interventions and managing the provision of financial assistance provided to selected municipalities.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year Advanced Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Financial Management, Financial Accounting or Management Accounting; A minimum of 3 years experience in an Accounting or Financial Management environment.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Budget analysis and co-ordination; Finance department in Public Sector; Financial background specifically in Local Government; Must be willing to travel locally on a regular basis; 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.

Key Performance Areas    

• Assess municipal budgets in respect of revenue and expenditure management; Compile monthly, quarterly and bi-annual in-year monitoring assessments; Assess MFMA implementation against framework; Provide technical assistance and research to municipalities; Facilitate training and other support to municipalities; Assist with the arrangement of Municipal IGR Functions; Conduct and facilitate municipal visits.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Budget process and procedures; Implementation of mSCOA in municipalities; Financial norms and standards as well as Acts such as MFMA, PFMA, DoRA, Regulations and Circulars (local and provincial).

Skills needed:

• Written and verbal communication; Report writing; Strategic planning; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Attention to detail and good interpretation of numbers.