Deputy Director: Municipal Finance & Governance (Financial Planning & Budget): Head Office - Polokwane at Limpopo Provincial Treasury

DUTIES: KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: 

• Monitor and provide support on the preparation of tabled budget in line with MFMA and related circular. Provide support and analyze the table budget including MSCOA data strings from municipalities. 
• Assess and monitor implementation of schedule of key deadlines. Provide written feedback on the assessments. Provide support on the implementation of budget related legislative framework. 
• Monitor and provide support on the preparation of adopted budget in line with MFMA and related circular. Provide support and review the adopted budgets including MSCOA data strings from municipalities. 
• Provide feedback on adopted budget to municipalities. 
• Monitor and support municipalities on mid-year assessments and provide feedback. Provide support and analysis Mid-year budget and performance reports from municipalities. Provide feedback to municipalities on Mid-year analysis and participate in the engagements. 
• Perform a high-level assessment of the adopted adjustment budget and MSCOA data string. Monitor implementation of municipal budget (S71 reports). 
• Provide hands on support to municipalities on Section 71 and MSCOA in-year reports as and when required. Analyze and provide feedback the section 71 reports. 
• Perform roll over assessments. 
• Participate in CFO’s Forum.
• Prerequisites

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of variety of work ranges and procedures such as, Managerial functions. 
• Strategic capabilities and leadership. 
• Programme and project management. Financial management. Human Resource Management. 
• Planning and organizing. 
• Report writing. Research \ analysing. Computer software programs (word, excel and power point). 
• Ability to interpret and apply policies. 
• Analytical and innovative thinking. Research. Workshop presentation and facilitation. Leadership. Organizing.

Person Profile
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management / Accounting or related field as recognized by SAQA. 
• Five (5) years’ experience within the field of which three (3) years’ functional experience at junior managerial level / Assistant Director level in Budget Management or related field. 
• Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities).

Closing Date: 20 February 2026