Deputy Director Financial Services at Beaufort West Municipality

Job Purpose:

• To support the Chief Financial Officer by providing strategic, operational, and administrative leadership in the management of the Municipality's financial affairs, ensuring sound financial governance, legislative compliance, effective revenue and expenditure management, the compilation of annual financial statements, the coordination and management of internal and external audit processes, accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and the sustainable utilization of municipal resources to achieve the Municipality's service delivery and developmental objectives.

Requirements:

• A relevant 3 year tertiary qualification, preferably a National Diploma or B Com with financial accounting as a major subject.
• Computer literacy: MS Office

Experience:

• 8 years or more relevant experience covering all aspects of the relevant financial process and the Management of financial information or having gained specialist experience in a finance discipline.
• Knowledge and Scope of Work:
• Provides expert financial advice. Responsible for managing financial information according to prescribed norms and standards;
• May supervise and manage team responsible for the financial information; and Extensive understanding and knowledge of the application of applicable local government legislation (e.g. MSA, MFMA, and others as applicable.

Key Performance Areas:

• Annual Financial Statements and Financial Reporting
• External Audit Coordination
• Financial Analysis and Sustainability Monitoring
• Budgeting and Expenditure Management
• Asset Management
• Risk Management and Internal Control
• Supply Chain and Financial Compliance
• mSCOA Compliance and Financial Systems
• Performance Management
• Staff Leadership and Supervision
• Financial Strategy and Governance Support
• Perform any other related duties as instructed by supervisor

Deadline:3rd July,2026