Assistant Director: Local Government Revenue and Expenditure, Ref No. PT 11/2025 R1 at Western Cape Provincial Treasury

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    

• None.

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; 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.

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;  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.