Controller at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualifications and experience required:

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Computer literacy in MS Office applications.
• Up to three years’ relevant experience.
• Preferably an Associate Member of the Institute of Municipal Finance Officers.

Key attributes and competencies:

The incumbent will be required to have the ability to:

• control, calculate and validate documents,
• communicate and improve payroll information system,
• investigate errors and discrepancies,
• calculate input data and verify the accuracy of information,
• identify and report on payroll computer equipment,
• investigate queries/complaints related to salaries,
• coordinate the updating of changes affecting salaries.

Job purpose:

• Coordinating and implementing the processing and payments of salaries and wages, through the implementation of laid down remuneration policies and procedures dictating employee’s remuneration, payroll production, and executing authorised benefits and allowances associated with Council’s Conditions of Services.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.