Chief Financial Officer at Endumeni Municipality

Requirements

• Matric

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree/B - Tech in fields of Accounting, Finance or Economics, or relevant equivalent qualification (registered on National Qualification Framework at NQF level 7 with minimum of 360 credits) Certificate in MFMP/CPMD as prescribed by National Treasury, Government Gazette No 29967 dated 15 June 2007 or attainment of this competency requirement within 18 months in terms of the Treasury Regulations failing which, the employment contract will terminate automatically within one month after applicable period 
• A valid SA Motor Driver's Licence and own appropriate transport:black_circle: No criminal record
• Minimum of five (5) years at middle management in Local Government Finances, Municipal Budget and Annual Financial Statements.

Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of Municipal Finance Management Act, Municipal System Act, Municipal Structures Act, Municipal Property Rates Act, Labour Relations Act, Skills Development Levies Act and other Municipal laws. Proven ability to communicate and negotiate in all levels Knowledge and commitment to clean audit Understanding of computerized Financia Systems, Spreadsheets, Databases and Word Processing and fluent in both English and IsiZulu:black_circle: Knowledge of applicable accounting standards. Ability to prepare Annual Financial Statements Good understanding of the Institutional governance and performance Management:black_circle: Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, (Act No. 5 of 2000). Demonstrate high level of problem solving and people management capabilities Compliance with the MFMA:black_circle: Good and strong leadership skills are essential

Key Performance Areas
Successful candidate will be -

• Required to sign an employment contract, Performance agreement and to disclose any financial interests.
• Subject to background screening, security vetting and will be subjected to competency assessment.
• Provide strategic direction to the financial planning and budgeting process within the municipality and ensure that the strategic plan is considered with the MTREF, MFMA and Treasury Regulations. Manage revenue, debt collection, financial risk, budget and Treasury

Added Advantage

• to ensure that the Municipality Complies with all legislations pertaining to Financial Management Advise the Accounting Officer and Council in terms of the MFMA and all legislations pertaining to finance Ensure the development and implementation of programmes and strategies that will ensure effective and sustainable financial performance 
• Financial reporting on all financial matters to Council and other government institutions as required by MFMA, DORA and MSCOA:black_circle: Ensure sound management of the staff of the finance department Assist the Mayor with the preparation of budgets and drafting of financial policies and all other matters as prescribed in the MFMA and Property Rates Act and other legislations having an impact local government
• Relevant Post Graduate Degree
• Registration with the relevant professional body
• At least 5 years sound and solid financial management experience in a municipal environment
• Experience in auditing and at the similar position within other municipality level

Deadline:30th November,2025