Chief Financial Officer at Mohokare Local Municipality

Remuneration 

• Remuneration package per annum: R 956 012 (Minimum), R 1 074 171 (Midpoint) R 1 175 182 (Maximum) all inclusive (As determined by notice No: 53882 of 18 December 2025 for a Category 2 municipality on upper limits for senior managers.
• NB: The pay scale will be individually determined by competence-based assessment outcome, experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS / CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• A remote allowance of 7% of the total annual remuneration package

Requirements 

• Minimum Competency Requirements for Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014, Local Government: Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers, Local Government System Act, 2000, as amended will apply.
• A Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance /Economics or a relevant qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 7 or a Chartered Accountant (SA).
• Extensive planning and management skills, good interpersonal skills, negotiation skills, conceptual and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of local government-related legislations
• Knowledge and understanding of MS Word and PowerPoint
• A valid driver’s license

Years of Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at Middle Management Level
• Proven track record in managing municipal finance services

ADDED ADVANTAGE 

• A Certificate Programme in Municipal Development (CPMD) or Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP)
• Registered Chartered Accountant;
• Membership of IMFO or equivalent professional bodies

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Sound knowledge and understanding of Local Government - relevant policy and legislation
• Sound knowledge and understanding of institutional governance system and performance management
• Understanding of Council Operations and delegation of powers
• Sound knowledge of Supply Chain Management Regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000
• Good Governance, Labour Relations Act, and other labour related prescripts
• Knowledge of coordination and oversight of all specialized support functions
• Must possess the Minimum Competency Requirements for Senior Managers as promulgated in Government Gazette No 37245 of 17 January 2014, Local Government:
• Regulations on appointment and conditions of employment of senior managers, Local Government System Act, 2000, as amended. Leading Competencies: Strategic Direction and Leadership, People Management, Program and project Management, Financial Management, Change Leadership and Governance Leadership.

Core Competencies: 

• Moral Competence, Planning and Organizing, Analysing and Innovation, Knowledge and Information Management, Communication, Results and Quality Focus.
• Ethical, integrity, honesty, maturity and courtesy Diplomacy and commitment to providing progressive democratic and accountable government ⃰Strategist and excellent corporate planner ⃰Excellent communication (written and verbal) and motivational skills
• Interpersonal skills and Customer focused 
• Advanced negotiation skills 
• Conceptual and Analytical thinker 
• Diversity management skills. 
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Core functions Provide strategic direction to the BTO Directorate.
• Responsible for development organizational policies and procedures.
• Be accountable for the execution of all resolutions of the municipality, as well as be accountable for the general supervision, control and efficiency of the directorate.
• Formulate support and implement the strategic goals of the municipality in order to give effect to the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
• Participate in strategic management of the Municipality by advising the Municipal
• Manager on issues pertaining to BTO Directorate.
• Ensure that municipal Performance Management System is fully implemented in the Directorate
• Render support and consultation to the political structure. Provide financial direction and advice to other directors and for projects and programmes of interest to the municipality.
• Financial planning in terms of providing framework for financial accountability.
• Develop and implement the budgeting process and manage budgeting planning.
• Ensure income and expenditure control management, budgets and financial control activities of the municipality to meet the information needs of management, the municipality, other spheres of government and statutory bodies.
• Compile annual financial statements and apply budgetary control measures.
• Engage in assets and insurance management to ensure that all assets are accounted for and that are adequate cover is available.
• Execute municipality’s financial administration.
• Manage and improve all administrative functions of the Directorate.
• Contribute towards the development of the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) as the strategic document of the institution together with the Service Delivery Budget & Implementation Plan (SDBIP).
• Develop, implement and manage strategic goals, policies, procedures and plans for the directorate and align them with the Municipality’s strategic objectives. Advise the
• Municipal Manager timeously and effectively on matters pertaining to the directorate.
• Provide advice and support to Council and other Office Bearers on all functions of the Directorate.
• Provide visionary and innovative leadership to a diverse workforce, to ensure optimal utilization of the Council’s resources in terms of implementing its strategic objectives articulated in the IDP and in the fulfilment of its statutory mandate.