Assistant Director: Property Payments at Department Of Public Works And Infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National Diploma in Finance or Accounting or related. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other transcripts. Supervisory experience in payments of accounts. Computer literacy. (Knowledge of financial and payment systems will be an added advantage). Relevant years of experience in payment of municipal accounts, rates and taxes. Report writing and good communication skills, verbal and written. Organising and problem-solving abilities. Good financial, interpersonal, analytical and budgeting skills. Ability to negotiate and manage stakeholders’ i.e. municipalities, client’s department, landlords and private individuals. Ability to work under pressure. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with office requirements and willing to travel. 

DUTIES :

• Responsible to supervise the expenditure on properties through supervising payment of rates and taxes, municipal services, lease rentals and other property related payment in the region. Implement long-term strategies to contain municipal services expenditure. Ensure a sound property expenditure management system, including minimization of accounts payable to avoid fruitless, wasteful, irregular and unauthorized expenditure. Assist in the compilation of the sub-directorate’s budget. Ensure that an accurate asset register is in place and maintained regularly for use in processing expenditure for all state-owned properties. Ensure that all financial transactions for four stages of the life cycle of the property are recorded and monitored on PMIS. Responsible for implementing strategies to ensure good audit reports. Supervise staff and manage their performance according to the Performance Management System.